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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Personal impact and emotional toll of clemency hearings leading to mass commutationsRenaldo Hudson
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Advocating for inmates' rights and challenging prison policies on personal care itemsBleu Inkk Watkins
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Advocacy for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and girlsDebbie Kilroy
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Adjusting to prison life and finding roles to avoid troubleBleu Inkk Watkins
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Facing the death penalty and reflections on trial and executionRonald Kitchen
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Experiences facing punitive measures for speaking out during prison orientation in GeorgiaSharon Turner
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Challenges of growing up in a predominantly white, lower middle-class communityLinda Small
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Awakening to mission of supporting formerly incarcerated Black women and overcoming stigmaRobin Turner
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Introduction and early life growing up in historical Brisbane, AustraliaDebbie Kilroy
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Mixed emotions upon commutation from death to life without parole, reflecting on personal expectations and subsequent effortsRenaldo Hudson
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Retaliation and subtle tactics used against community organizers in prisonLinda Small
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Feelings of betrayal on death row and disengaging from toxic individualsRonald Kitchen
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Mentorship and support from a network of women around the worldDebbie Kilroy
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Personal experiences with trauma and resilience in the context of victim advocacyRenaldo Hudson
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Meeting Andrea James and advocating for voter rights and women's incarceration in MaineLinda Small
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Collaborations and partnerships pursued during incarcerationLinda Small
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Challenges and turning points in transitioning from incarceration to entrepreneurshipKatrina Butler
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Facing unjust convictions and navigating the flawed judicial processStanley Howard
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Starting a re-entry program for formerly incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Describing the trial and conviction process leading to death rowStanley Howard
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Advice for younger self and managing anxiety in activismAlice Kim
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A childhood memory of caring for a neighbor as an act of kindnessDebbie Kilroy
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Sources of inspiration for community work during early life and time in prisonRobin Turner
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Advice for young people working toward abolition of the death penaltyRenaldo Hudson
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Discussing the legal and ethical implications of Murray Hooper’s death sentence in different statesRenaldo Hudson
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Experiences leading to political activism while incarceratedSharon Turner
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Finding mentors through an unexpected academic courseKatrina Butler
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Arrest and allegations leading to incarcerationRonald Kitchen
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The role of mock trials in forming the Death Row Ten and revealing systemic issuesRonald Kitchen
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Childhood aspirations and changing perspectives on becoming a police officerBleu Inkk Watkins
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Empowering women to reform the criminal justice systemLinda Small
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Mentors and influencers in prisonBleu Inkk Watkins
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Influential women mentors and their impactRobin Turner
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Experiences growing up in the projects and their influence on educational and life goalsRobin Turner
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Allegations of judicial bias and misconduct during trialStanley Howard
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Organizing and successfully performing a spiritual dance team amidst internal challenges and conflictKatrina Butler
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Challenges and resilience of Sisters Inside amid government oppositionDebbie Kilroy
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Addressing intersectional issues within a crowded women's prisonLinda Small
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Methods for building solidarity and support among women on important issuesRobin Turner
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Opposition to the death penalty and its inconsistency within U.S. states compared to international normsStanley Howard
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Experiencing homophobia in the workplace and facing unfair disciplinary actionsBleu Inkk Watkins
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Gaining knowledge and seeking positive influences while on death rowRonald Kitchen
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Distinguishing factors and challenges in organizing work with criminalized and imprisoned women and girlsDebbie Kilroy
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Fighting wrongful imprisonment and eventual release of Marvin ReevesRonald Kitchen
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Challenges faced during the parole process and advocacy supportKatrina Butler
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Establishing and maintaining maternal relationships during incarceration through communication channelsKatrina Butler
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Experience with over-sentencing, therapy after release, and aiding others' prison releaseSharon Turner
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Reluctance to enter politics and concerns about past incarcerationRobin Turner
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