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.
First meeting with Jim Foley and his early work in Afghanistan
Ben Bradlee's personality, charm, and shared values with Lehrer
Early realization that gender barriers existed in conducting
Collaboration with young aspiring models inspired by iconic images
Avant-garde film's influence on modern media and short-form video
Middle-class Black community's criticism of Shaft and Parks' response
Founding the Bryan A. Stevenson School of Excellence for underrepresented youth
Frederick Douglass's role in the abolitionist movement and reclaiming American ideals
The importance of free and open access to books and libraries
Mother's journey from factory work to becoming a fashion designer
“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
Reflecting on the role of storytelling in human existence and community
Rejecting single labels and embracing storytelling across all formats
Frederick Douglass's writings and speeches on the dangers of slavery
Reflections on the prestige of Life magazine for photographers
Life Magazine's photo essay layout philosophy and its influence on storytelling
Writing process and the decision to avoid thinking about audience
Gordon Parks's "Atmosphere of Crime" series and critique of mainstream media narratives
Crafting Obama's speech on race in response to the Jeremiah Wright controversy
Founding and naming of Ms. Magazine, including meetings with John and Yoko
Larry Burrows' courage, concentration, and artistry as a war photographer
