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.
Introduction to feminism through tenant organizing and the D.C. Rape Crisis Center
Bryan Stevenson's vision behind the lynching memorial and museum in Montgomery
Johnson's response to the Watts riots and the challenge of rising expectations
Decision to share Holocaust experiences publicly after daughter's request
Women filmmakers' inclusion and the intersection of queer cinema with avant-garde film
McCain's trips abroad to engage senators in world affairs and military service
Uncovering the roots of domestic violence and barriers facing immigrant women
Environmental changes in California and support for local farmers
Father's legacy and call for civic engagement and social justice
Gordon Parks' personality, relationships with women, and warm personal style
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
King's concerns about Vietnam's domestic consequences and Cold War misunderstandings
Bradlee's personal qualities and impact on those around him
Lincoln's rough upbringing, physical strength, and passion for reading as formative influences
Leaving school to become a full-time activist in Boston
Gordon Parks' humanity and ability to connect across social boundaries
Gordon Parks's documentation of poverty's long-term impact on Black families
Powerful memories and reflections on Obama's historic presidency and its impact
Obama's phone call to McCain following his brain cancer diagnosis
The multiracial nature of the Civil Rights Movement and current social divisions
Advocating for a new show to spotlight healthcare workers during the pandemic