StoryCorps: Barnie Botone
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Barnie Botone tells his friend, Gordon Williams, about his 34 year career working on the railroad.
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Barnie Botone tells his friend, Gordon Williams, about his 34 year career working on the railroad.
StoryCorps Military Voices: Jack ReVelle and Karen ReVelle
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:52
Munitions expert Jack ReVelle remembers the aftermath of January 24, 1961, when a U.S. military plane accidentally dropped two hydrogen bombs into a field in North Carolina.
Munitions expert Jack ReVelle remembers the aftermath of January 24, 1961, when a U.S. military plane accidentally dropped two hydrogen bombs into a field in North Carolina.
StoryCorps Griot: Miriam Pratt and Jean Soliz
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:37
In 1969, Civil Rights leader Edwin Pratt was assassinated in his own home with his wife and daughter, Miriam, present. Miriam Pratt and her godmother Jean Soliz came to StoryCorps to remember the aftermath.
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In 1969, Civil Rights leader Edwin Pratt was assassinated in his own home with his wife and daughter, Miriam, present. Miriam Pratt and her godmother Jean Soliz came to StoryCorps to remember the aftermath.
StoryCorps: Flip Cuddy and Christine Cuddy
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:23
Flip and Christine Cuddy remember their mother, Susan Ahn Cuddy, a Navy gunnery officer who served in World War II.
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Flip and Christine Cuddy remember their mother, Susan Ahn Cuddy, a Navy gunnery officer who served in World War II.
StoryCorps: Caroline Dezan and Maria Rivas
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:05
Maria Rivas cared for her ailing mother over the last six years of her life, but she remembers her as anything but fragile while talking to social worker Caroline Dezan at a hospice center in Fresno, California.
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Maria Rivas cared for her ailing mother over the last six years of her life, but she remembers her as anything but fragile while talking to social worker Caroline Dezan at a hospice center in Fresno, California.
StoryCorps: Denise Baken, Richard Yingling, and Christian Yingling
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:19
Denise Baken tells her children about her family's legacy of military service—and the battles faced along the way.
Denise Baken tells her children about her family's legacy of military service—and the battles faced along the way.
StoryCorps: Willie Ito and Vince Ito
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Willie Ito tells his son, Vince Ito, about his dreams of becoming an animator.
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Willie Ito tells his son, Vince Ito, about his dreams of becoming an animator.
StoryCorps: Mark Carles and David Carles
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Brothers Mark Carles and David Carles talk about how they’ve dealt with Mark’s cancer diagnosis at age 24.
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Brothers Mark Carles and David Carles talk about how they’ve dealt with Mark’s cancer diagnosis at age 24.
StoryCorps: Mark Carles and David Carles
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Brothers Mark Carles and David Carles talk about how they’ve dealt with Mark’s cancer diagnosis at age 24.
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Brothers Mark Carles and David Carles talk about how they’ve dealt with Mark’s cancer diagnosis at age 24.
StoryCorps: Dena Kohleriter and Jori Kohleriter
From StoryCorps | 02:50
Dena Kohleriter had always seen herself becoming a mother one day. So when she was 36 years old, she decided to have a child on her own.
Dena Kohleriter had always seen herself becoming a mother one day. So when she was 36 years old, she decided to have a child on her own.
StoryCorps: Evan Yabu and Shig Yabu
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Shig Yabu tells his grandson Evan about an unlikely friend he made as a Japanese American internee during World War II.
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Shig Yabu tells his grandson Evan about an unlikely friend he made as a Japanese American internee during World War II.
StoryCorps Griot: Janis Porter and Olivia Hooker
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Dr. Olivia Hooker, who lived to be 103, sat down with her goddaughter Janis Porter to discuss her groundbreaking life as the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Dr. Olivia Hooker, who lived to be 103, sat down with her goddaughter Janis Porter to discuss her groundbreaking life as the first African American woman to serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.
StoryCorps Military Voices: Roman Coley Davis
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:52
Former Army intelligence collector Roman Coley Davis talks about a package he received while stationed in Afghanistan.
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Former Army intelligence collector Roman Coley Davis talks about a package he received while stationed in Afghanistan.
StoryCorps: Emily Aho and Hannah Sibley-Liddle
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:24
After losing her father, Army Staff Sergeant Emilio “Leo” DiPalma, to COVID-19, Emily Aho reflects on his WWII service with her daughter, Hannah Sibley-Liddle.
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After losing her father, Army Staff Sergeant Emilio “Leo” DiPalma, to COVID-19, Emily Aho reflects on his WWII service with her daughter, Hannah Sibley-Liddle.
StoryCorps: Hadiyah-Nicole Green-Argieard and Tenika Floyd
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:48
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green speaks with her cousin Tenika Floyd about being raised by her Auntie and Uncle, and how their separate battles with cancer inspired her to spend her life fighting the disease.
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green speaks with her cousin Tenika Floyd about being raised by her Auntie and Uncle, and how their separate battles with cancer inspired her to spend her life fighting the disease.
StoryCorps: Tomás Ybarra-Frausto and Antonia Castañeda
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 03:05
In a conversation with his long-time friend, Tomás Ybarra-Frausto reminisces on his childhood in San Antonio and the lessons he learned about land, language, and culture.
In a conversation with his long-time friend, Tomás Ybarra-Frausto reminisces on his childhood in San Antonio and the lessons he learned about land, language, and culture.
StoryCorps Griot: Rohulamin Quander and Alicia Argrett
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:31
An African American family that traces its roots back to Nancy Carter Quander, a woman who was enslaved by George and Martha Washington, talks about keeping their history alive through annual family reunions.
An African American family that traces its roots back to Nancy Carter Quander, a woman who was enslaved by George and Martha Washington, talks about keeping their history alive through annual family reunions.
StoryCorps: Ginger Petrocelli and Albert Petrocelli Sr.
From StoryCorps | 02:27
Retired New York City Fire Chief Albert Petrocelli died from COVID-19 in April, nearly two decades after losing his youngest son, Mark, in the World Trade Center on September 11th. Before he passed, Chief Petrocelli and his wife, Ginger, sat down at StoryCorps to remember the last time they saw their son.
Retired New York City Fire Chief Albert Petrocelli died from COVID-19 in April, nearly two decades after losing his youngest son, Mark, in the World Trade Center on September 11th. Before he passed, Chief Petrocelli and his wife, Ginger, sat down at StoryCorps to remember the last time they saw their son.
StoryCorps: Helen Merrill and Elizabeth Hartley
From StoryCorps | 02:53
At 91, Helen Merrill has never missed a presidential election. She sat down with her granddaughter to remember her mother, Blanche, who rose from her sick bed to vote during the 1918 flu pandemic.
At 91, Helen Merrill has never missed a presidential election. She sat down with her granddaughter to remember her mother, Blanche, who rose from her sick bed to vote during the 1918 flu pandemic.
StoryCorps: Muñoz
From StoryCorps | 02:35
Since 2004, Jorge Muñoz has gathered with his family in their small kitchen in Queens, NY where they cook meals for those in need. Together, they’ve provided more than a 100 meals a day to day-laborers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, in the city.
They’ve kept up the tradition year-round for the last 16 years providing approximately 500,000 meals – until May, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Using StoryCorps Connect, Jorge spoke with his sister, Luz, to remember the beginning of their journey and how their mother inspired them to give to those in need.
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Since 2004, Jorge Muñoz has gathered with his family in their small kitchen in Queens, NY where they cook meals for those in need. Together, they’ve provided more than a 100 meals a day to day-laborers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, in the city.
They’ve kept up the tradition year-round for the last 16 years providing approximately 500,000 meals – until May, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Using StoryCorps Connect, Jorge spoke with his sister, Luz, to remember the beginning of their journey and how their mother inspired them to give to those in need.
StoryCorps Griot: Jada Salter and William Salter
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84-year-old musician William Salter tells his granddaughter, Jada, how he first found his sound, and what their relationship means to him.
84-year-old musician William Salter tells his granddaughter, Jada, how he first found his sound, and what their relationship means to him.
StoryCorps American Pathways and Griot: Tony Hicks and Azim Khamisa
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In 1995, 14-year-old Tony Hicks shot and killed 20-year old Tariq Khamisa in a gang-related robbery. While Tariq’s father, Azim, was grieving his son, he also came to a realization: that “there were victims on both ends of the gun.” 25 years later, he and Tony sat down to remember what happened next.
In 1995, 14-year-old Tony Hicks shot and killed 20-year old Tariq Khamisa in a gang-related robbery. While Tariq’s father, Azim, was grieving his son, he also came to a realization: that “there were victims on both ends of the gun.” 25 years later, he and Tony sat down to remember what happened next.
StoryCorps American Pathways and Griot: Tasreen Khamisa and Tony Hicks
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:33
In 1995, 14-year-old Tony Hicks shot and killed 20-year old Tariq Khamisa in a gang-related robbery. 20 years later, Tariq's older sister, Tasreen, remembers how she found forgiveness after her brother's murder.
In 1995, 14-year-old Tony Hicks shot and killed 20-year old Tariq Khamisa in a gang-related robbery. 20 years later, Tariq's older sister, Tasreen, remembers how she found forgiveness after her brother's murder.
StoryCorps American Pathways: Magda Sakaan and Walid Sakaan
From StoryCorps | Part of the StoryCorps series | 02:49
Ten years after the start of the Syrian civil war, father and daughter, Walid and Magda Sakaan, remember their lives in Syria.
Ten years after the start of the Syrian civil war, father and daughter, Walid and Magda Sakaan, remember their lives in Syria.