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.
Private dinner with King to discuss black power and the Vietnam War
Winning the presidency and preparing for the transition to the White House
Witnessing John's outburst at his wife over being late
Early Watergate coverage and Bradlee's instincts about the story's significance
Capturing the iconic photograph of Robert F. Kennedy after the shooting
Lasting emotional impact of Kennedy's assassination on those who witnessed it
Beginning of the collaboration on Berkshire Hathaway's annual reports
Watching the French reporter's interview of John after being shot down
SNCC's tactical approach to nonviolence and the shift toward Black power
The pipeline challenge and barriers to women reaching CEO roles
Eating at Tom's Restaurant before it became famous from Seinfeld
“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
Tribute to mother at Clinton nomination ceremony and early Clinton connections
Arab world grievances and the roots of political extremism and terrorism
Attending Jonas Mekas events and his connection to Agnes B
Breast cancer research funding gains and remaining gaps in direction
The Obama family as a model for all American families
Confidence in EJI's continued growth and momentum after the museum opening
Serving in the Arizona State Senate and becoming Majority Leader
Writing a children's book about a hedgehog while in captivity
Highlights of John McCain's first Senate campaign in Arizona