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.
Family's ethic of service across generations and careers
The Washington Post's elevated status and culture of exceptional writing talent
Ongoing barriers facing women and minorities in science and academia
Personal definition of feminism and equal opportunity for all
Early awareness of the women's movement and its impact on the military
Challenges of working with the public in a busy library setting
Using sports knowledge to build rapport in male-dominated professional settings
First encounter with Jonas Mekas through work at Light Cone
Legal journey leading to arguing Roe v. Wade before the Supreme Court
Balancing family responsibilities and a demanding scientific career
The direct line from slavery to racial bias in mass incarceration
“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
Future vision for expanding services and reinforcing national identity of the library
Origins of the tattoo removal program at Homeboy Industries
Gordon Parks' literary influences and portrayal of the urban Black experience
Perceived risks of leaving Google for Facebook
The role of photography and visual culture in the Civil Rights Movement
Navigating identity as an African American woman in elite academia
Bradlee's charisma, vitality, and irreverent sense of humor
Pathway from English literature studies to documentary filmmaking
Jonas Mekas's legacy and hopes for Anthology Film Archives' future expansion