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Finding Strength In Shared Stories Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Friday, February 23, 2018
In a StoryCorps conversation, two women who attended the New Bethany Home for Girls in Louisiana talk about the abuse they say they experienced there and how it affected them years later.
A Former Refugee Reflects On The Vietnam War And Starting Over In The U.S.
Friday, February 02, 2018
Lan Cao was sent to the U.S. as a teenager from Vietnam in 1975. At StoryCorps, she tells her daughter about watching the Tet Offensive play out in her city and about adjusting to life in America.
For These 3 Women, Medical Careers Are A Family Affair
Friday, January 26, 2018
In this family, three generations of women have held careers in the medical field. In a StoryCorps interview, Sharon Brangman tells her daughter the struggles she faced while pursuing her dream job.
The Civil Rights Activist Whose Name You've Probably Never Heard
Friday, January 12, 2018
He participated in lunch counter sit-ins in the 1950s and '60s and was arrested on more than one occasion. Few may recognize the name Dion Diamond, but he tells StoryCorps he knows he left his mark.
How Unicorns Help This 8-Year-Old Deal With Bullies
Friday, December 29, 2017
Anna Freeman's 8-year-old daughter, Brianna, is obsessed with unicorns. She explains to her mother how the imaginary creatures relate to real experiences in her life.
On Christmas Eve, A Stolen Bicycle And A Lesson In Giving
Friday, December 15, 2017
William Weaver planned to confront the boy who stole his younger brother's bicycle on Christmas Eve. Instead, his parents showed him the power of kindness and what it means to help those in need.
25 Years Later, He Speaks To The Man Who Killed His Son
Friday, December 08, 2017
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of a shooting at Simon's Rock college in Massachusetts, a father whose son was killed that day sits down with the man who pulled the trigger.
How A Slip Of Paper Impacted An AIDS Diagnosis
Friday, December 01, 2017
Christopher Harris was diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s, which was often seen as a death sentence. That's when he discovered the Atlanta Buyers Club, which saved many lives, including his own.
Sen. Al Franken Says He 'Crossed The Line' But Won't Resign
Sunday, November 26, 2017
The Democratic Senator of Minnesota said in an interview with Minnesota Public Radio News that he will cooperate with the Senate Ethics Committee but will not resign amid the groping allegations.
For Thanksgiving, A Mailman Inspires Gratitude
Thursday, November 23, 2017
William Weigal's brief experience delivering mail made a lasting impact on him. His grandson recalls how after that, he made a point to give back to the mailman who came by every single day.