Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
301 stories released to date
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Connecting with anti-death penalty advocates while on death rowRonald Kitchen -
Learning self-education, teaching criminal law on death row, and organizing activism against police tortureStanley Howard
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Interactions with prison guards and the chaotic environment of prison lifeBleu Inkk Watkins
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Post-incarceration organizing and development of Reentry SistersLinda Small
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Experiences and changes in prison after facing life imprisonmentDebbie Kilroy
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Building community and advocacy skills through college programs and global women's experiencesBleu Inkk Watkins
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Support from families and activists for the Death Row Ten and the impact on their advocacy effortsRonald Kitchen
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Feelings and actions after losing first appeals and discovering new evidenceStanley Howard
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The role and activities of the morning crew in the law programRonald Kitchen
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Coping with inmate executions and personal feelings of helplessnessRonald Kitchen
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Connecting over a shared knowledge of politics and congressional hearingsRenaldo Hudson
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Details of the appeals process and experiences with police and legal representation in a capital caseStanley Howard
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Experience with the juvenile justice system and lack of formal educationDebbie Kilroy
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Challenges faced while providing support and resources in prisonsBleu Inkk Watkins
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Formation and impact of the Renaldo Hudson Mercy CommitteeRenaldo Hudson
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Realizing and applying prison organizing skills to life outsideRobin Turner
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Growing up in Cabrini-Green and experiencing trauma within the familySharon Turner
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Forming unlikely alliances and advocating for reconciliation and accountabilityRenaldo Hudson
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Navigating and addressing issues of racism, colonialism, colorism, transphobia, and homophobia in the workplaceRobin Turner
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Retaliation from the government after filing a human rights complaint against the prison systemDebbie Kilroy
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Learning to be a "good girl" and discovering personal identity later in lifeKatrina Butler
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Initiating and leading ministry activities in prisonKatrina Butler
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The importance of family and community values instilled during upbringingKatrina Butler
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Mentorship and education through Cleveland State UniversityRobin Turner
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Experiences and unexpected connections on death rowRonald Kitchen
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Organizing inside-outside strategies with the Campaign to End the Death Penalty and Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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Valuing relationships and people over material possessionsDebbie Kilroy
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The reciprocal nature of mentoring and supportBleu Inkk Watkins
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Experiencing the shift toward active executions on death row and its impactRenaldo Hudson
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Chronology of the creation and interruption of the Change media project due to master's degree commitmentsRobin Turner
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Challenges faced by women in maximum security and the impact on health care accessLinda Small
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Overcoming fear of public speaking and becoming a teacher's aide in prisonKatrina Butler
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Expectations and reality of prison lifeSharon Turner
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Mentorship and solidarity as learned from the interviewee's momRonald Kitchen
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A cherished childhood memory and personal reflectionKatrina Butler
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Coping with the uncertainty and psychological strain of living on death rowRonald Kitchen
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Building and growing Reentry Sisters while navigating personal reentry challenges and systemic barriersLinda Small
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Experience of police torture and coerced confessionRonald Kitchen
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Experiences with sexism and racism in the construction industrySharon Turner
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Addressing issues of abuse faced by black women in prison and advocating for changeKatrina Butler
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Expressing gratitude for shared maternal support and its impact on accomplishmentsRonald Kitchen
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Mentors encountered through educational initiatives at Colby CollegeLinda Small
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Impact and expansion of the Change program for women leaving prisonRobin Turner
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Bittersweet emotions surrounding the pardon and commutations of Death Row inmatesAlice Kim
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Efforts to gain media coverage and tell his story from death rowRenaldo Hudson
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Learning about and joining the Women Transcending Collective Leadership InstituteRobin Turner
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The importance of providing emotional support and encouragement to family and friendsRobin Turner
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Becoming the primary caretaker for a sick parent during adolescenceKatrina Butler
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