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.
Decision to go public versus staying silent during Jim's captivity
John F. Kennedy's significant personal and intellectual growth during his presidency
Involvement in the Equal Rights Amendment and women's constitutional rights
Themes of death and repression in "Six Feet Under"
The cultural landscape of 1950s America and its discontents
Unexpected fellowships leading to a career in higher education
Memories of watching Shaft and its impact on the Black community
Obama's departure from DCP to attend Harvard Law School
Maternal grandparents' immigration to California and Asian exclusion from citizenship
Approach to memorial design and addressing issues of racism and tolerance
Possible futures for the Middle East and the role of outside powers
“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
Monroe's political vision and effort to preserve national consensus
World Freedom Press's use of Jim and John's capture for publicity
Legacy as a humanitarian photographer who documented marginalized communities
Reflecting on Obama's election and distinguishing success from greatness
Reagan's assassination attempt and its effect on his public standing
Responding to a deceptively edited video and the resulting media firestorm
Jim's close bond with his nieces and nephews
Advice from a veteran union organizer about keeping an open mind
Origins of the Poor People's Campaign and Robert Kennedy's role
