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StoryCorps Appoints Reginald Dwayne Betts and Alex Blumberg to Board of Directors

Brooklyn, NY—August 15, 2023—StoryCorps, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all, one story at a time, has elected poet, lawyer, and Freedom Reads Founder and Executive Director Reginald Dwayne Betts and Gimlet Media Co-founder and Editorial Director Alex Blumberg to its […]

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Building Trust, Connecting Dots in Richmond: Meet Frazier Armstrong

There’s a new, yet familiar face on the One Small Step Richmond team. Really familiar. In fact, you might say that Frazier Armstrong is akin to Richmond’s Kevin Bacon: if you don’t know her, chances are you know people who do. All of which make Frazier the perfect addition to the local team, especially in […]

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Meeting in the Middle: How Two OSS Conversation Partners Found Common Ground

It’s easy for Benita Conde to remember the moment she learned about One Small Step (OSS). Seated in the audience in the auditorium at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, Benita heard StoryCorps Founder and President Dave Isay share the news about a new initiative: OSS — a chance for folks with different political beliefs to […]

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Staff Spotlight: Stefan Weiner, Office Specialist at StoryCorps

Meet Stefan Weiner, the Office Specialist at StoryCorps.

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Stories to Celebrate Atlanta

Atlanta is a vibrant city with an important history to tell. From the echoes of civil rights activism that shaped the course of history, to the sweet whispers of love that found a home in these streets, our collection holds thousands of heartfelt exchanges. Listen to some cherished stories gathered from the heart of this remarkable […]

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Stories to Start the School Year

Listen to stories of current and former students and educators as they share the memories of school that they carry with them.

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Stories for Disability Pride Month

During Disability Pride Month, we come together to celebrate the strength, resilience, and diversity of individuals living with disabilities. It’s a time to uplift their voices and share the richness of their experiences. We proudly dedicate this collection to their stories, as well as the invaluable support and admiration offered by their loved ones. At […]

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Wichita Conservative Advisory Group Member Shares His Experiences

Ben Sauceda, a member of the Wichita Conservative Advisory Group, shares his OSS experience.

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Lisa Nelson-Haynes Appointed Chief Programs Officer at StoryCorps

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Nelson-Haynes has been named StoryCorps’ Chief Programs Officer (CPO), effective immediately.

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Stories of Sweet Summer Memories

Summer love, family trips, lazy afternoons … everyone's got their own sweet memories from the sunnier months.