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.
George Maciunas and Jonas Mekas's roles in founding the SoHo art community
Visiting father's Japanese concentration camp and memories of the conditions
Navigating ideological tensions as a Vietnamese refugee and atheist
Glenn's return to space aboard the Space Shuttle in 1998
Reclaiming identity and the significance of Black names
King's visits to close out citizenship education workshops on nonviolence
Shared historical perspective but differing views on their respective roles in it
Obama's memoir, its literary aspirations, and its political impact
Optimism about the library's future and the reading room's lasting appeal
Student activism and selective buying campaigns leading up to the Children's Crusade
“I now think wisdom is the art of receptivity. It’s the ability to bring out your story and to process your story.”
David Brooks
Selling the company, a Paris hiatus, and making a comeback in fashion
Learning of King's assassination while serving food at a gathering
Memories of Jonas Mekas's passing and the loss of artistic mentors
Sarah Palin's role and presence on the 2008 presidential campaign ticket
Violence and hostility encountered during the march in Cicero, Illinois
Observing father's leadership style as Crown Prince in training
Ongoing barriers facing women and minorities in science and academia
Missouri authorities' attempts to suppress the scale of Ferguson protests
The concept of the Imperial Presidency and the dangers of unchecked executive power
Younger brother's involvement in confrontations and responsibility to protect him