Stories - Life Stories
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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.
Meeting and building a relationship with partner Owen through Native community events
Life Magazine's founding during the recovery from the Great Depression
Photographing the America's Cup and proving sailing's broad appeal
The V-Girls movement and its global reach through art and activism
Involvement in Life's Great Dinners food photography series
Reception of In a Different Voice and its connection to the women's movement
Be Noble cannabis brand's origins, mission, and expansion
First meeting with Jonas Mekas and memories of their lasting friendship
Parks' interdisciplinary approach and deep collaboration with photographic subjects
The making and cultural impact of the 9 to 5 film
Personal and artistic connections to the Schomburg Center in Harlem
“I now think wisdom is the art of receptivity. It’s the ability to bring out your story and to process your story.”
David Brooks
Fascination with Beat Generation philosophy and its leaderless structure
Gordon Parks' photography of everyday Black life and personal charm
Writing the first chapter book and meeting editor Dick Jackson at Bradbury Press
Jim's love of reading and early interest in writing
Stevenson's preacher-like cadence and its rhetorical influence
Obligation to return and heal one's community through writing and service
The famous orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally
Favorite films and the challenge of cataloging father's vast body of work
Controversial cover stories that sparked reader cancellations and public outrage
