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.
Rational and strategic case for nonviolence over armed resistance in Black America
Jonas Mekas's legacy as a poet, artist, and community builder
FBI surveillance tactics and phone tapping of civil rights activists
Challenging harmful narratives through honest imagery of Black life
Sharing the details of husband Jay's illness and death to help others
Awkward social experiences and owning a hearse in high school
Bradlee's vision for improving every section of the paper and understanding the whole operation
Mother's careful reintroduction of food after liberation and its lessons
Growing visibility of women in technology and the impact of the Internet
Military and abolitionist arguments for freeing and arming enslaved people
“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
Overview of first, second, and third wave feminism and its key figures
Sarah Adkins' tragic loss and transformation into a community weaver
Challenges of meeting growing demand for computers and library materials
Sentencing of 27 years to life and the emotional impact on family
Photography's role in shaping perceptions of African American identity and dignity
Finding purpose and connection through illness and the City of Joy in Congo
Mother's death discovered upon returning from first trip to Israel
Staged wildlife photography capturing a leopard attacking a baboon in the Kalahari
Reflecting on the Confederate flag and noose during the January 6 insurrection
Trying out for cheerleading to get closer to the action on the court
