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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