Stories - Life Stories
Stories 1773 Interviews 59
Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Emmett Till's murder and its role in galvanizing Civil Rights activism
Bella Abzug's character, political courage, and barrier-breaking legacy
Mother's plan to hide her among corpses during the liberation of Auschwitz
Father's final years, caregiving, and fond shared memories
John McCain's account of the USS Forrestal fire and its aftermath
Economic decline, job loss, and community organizing on Chicago's far south side
Continuation of My Brother's Keeper work after leaving the White House
Gordon Parks' photography humanizing Black Americans and challenging racial stereotypes
Mother's sudden death from a stroke and the family's response
Mother's careful reintroduction of food after liberation and its lessons
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Factors contributing to rising isolation and distrust in American society
The difficult responsibility of letting go of managers and friends
Inspiring young people by recognizing and sharing their gifts through storytelling
Susie Buffett's influence on Warren Buffett's ethical character and values
Lincoln's upbringing and early moral formation around slavery
Using The Vagina Monologues as a fundraising tool to combat gender-based violence globally
Robert Caston's release after 40 years at Angola Prison and ongoing advocacy
Gordon Parks' philosophy of proximity and its connection to personal experience
McCain personally reassuring a young boy affected by negative campaign attacks
Mother's musical influence and emotional support during childhood
