StoryCorps Animated Shorts

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Lessons from Lourdes

After having her own kids, Lourdes Villanueva was driven to earn her GED before her children received their diplomas. At StoryCorps, Lourdes sits down with her son Roger, who reflects on how his mom's achievements inspired him.

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The Rent We Pay

02:39

The Rent We Pay

During the onset of the Soviet-Afghan war, Ajmal Achekzai and his family fled to the United States to seek asylum. More than 20 years later, Ajmal returned to the place he once called home as a United States Marine.

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A Piece of Home

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A Piece of Home

In 1998, Najat Hamza fled Ethiopia due to a violent conflict that erupted in her region. She came to StoryCorps to reflect on her refugee experience, as well as to remember the home she left behind.

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Man of Steel

2:51

Man of Steel

For 40 years, John Kobus worked as a steelmaker and took great pride in his work. His son Ken Kobus came to StoryCorps to remember the work that shaped his father’s legacy.

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A Life of Honor

2:35

A Life of Honor

Joseph Patton joined the Navy in 1955, during a time it was illegal for service members to be openly gay. At StoryCorps, he remembers serving in silence while also reflecting on the beauty and joy that love has brought to his life.

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September 12th

3:09

September 12th

On 9/11, Vaughn Allex checked in two passengers arriving late for their flight. He learned later that they were two of the hijackers of the plane that crashed into the Pentagon. At StoryCorps, he recalled the toll it took on him.

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Father Mychal's Blessing

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Father Mychal's Blessing

Father Michael Duffy recalls delivering the homily for his close friend, Father Mychal Judge, who died during the September 11 attacks. Father Michael remembers Father Mychal’s endearing mannerisms, his constant positivity, and, above all, his profound impact on everyone he knew.

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The Little Things

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The Little Things

For the past eight years, Herman Travis has pushed a heavy shopping cart full of groceries to bring to elderly neighbors in a low-income housing complex. He was joined at StoryCorps by one the residents he delivers to, Robert Cochran, to talk about the impact of that gesture.

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Hand in Hand

03:28

Hand in Hand

After Sissy told his soon-to-be wife Vickie that he was happiest when dressed in skirts and dresses, she supported him. Vickie has stayed by his side through thick and thin. Together they came to StoryCorps to reflect on their long and loving marriage.

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Lola's Work

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Lola's Work

Crescenciana “Lola” Tan, originally from the Philippines, came to California to help raise her grandkids. Her daughter Olivia and grandson Kenneth used StoryCorps Connect to share some of the lessons she imparted and the memories they cherish from Lola’s storied life.