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National Second Chance Month, observed in April, supports the safe and successful reentry of people who were formerly incarcerated back into their communities and society. Our country is in an era of mass incarceration, and StoryCorps is committed to preserving and amplifying the stories of those impacted by the justice system. Join us in our […]

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The Mobile Tour Collection

Since 2005, the StoryCorps Mobile Tour has set out on road trips across the United States to collect stories from people in every corner of the country. For the past 18 years, we’ve stopped and visited countless cities and towns, recording thousands of local conversations between people who live there. Listen to some stories that […]

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Honoring Transgender Day of Visibility

March 31st marks Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual observance to celebrate the joy, strength, and courage of transgender people. To honor this day, we're uplifting the voices and stories from a few of our transgender participants as they share memories of joy, pain, and lots of love all around.

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Ron Gunzburger Joins StoryCorps as Chief of Staff

We are pleased to announce that Ron Gunzburger is joining StoryCorps as Chief of Staff, Special Projects.

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Honoring Muslim Women's Day

March 27, 2023 marks the seventh annual celebration of Muslim Women’s Day. Established in response to the Muslim Ban in 2017, the global initiative stands to elevate Muslim women’s representation and to amplify their voices and stories. At StoryCorps, we are honoring Muslim women by sharing stories that communicate their diverse experiences. Add your voice […]

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Staff Spotlight: Petrona Celestine, Senior Analyst, Accounting & Finance

About Me:First and foremost, I am, and will always be, an “island girl:” a proud product of the Spice Isle, Grenada. Second to this, is a tenacious woman with many layers—loving them all! When I am not engrossed in matters concerning my love for business, finance, and corporate strategy, you can find me absorbed in […]

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Fireside Chat Explores Impact and Future of One Small Step

On March 8, StoryCorps Founder and President Dave Isay sat down for a virtual fireside with Dr. Peter T. Coleman, a One Small Step (OSS) advisor and professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University.

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Dave Isay Answers Your One Small Step Questions

StoryCorps recently hosted a virtual fireside chat about the StoryCorps’ One Small Step (OSS) initiative with Dr. Peter T. Coleman, an OSS advisor and professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University, where he also directs the University’s Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution.

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Honoring Military Voices

We’ve put together a collection of stories from veterans, service members, and their loved ones to help us reflect on their lives, contributions, and sacrifices. Listen to their voices below.

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Karen Anglade Joins StoryCorps as Managing Director, Human Resources

We are pleased to announce that Karen Anglade is joining StoryCorps as Managing Director, Human Resources.