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On May 17, 2018, Ms. Vonceia Robinson gave this StoryCorps interview on behalf of her imprisoned son, Derius Robinson. The interview was conducted by Southern Truth and Reconciliation—STAR Inc., (www.southerntruth.net), a social justice organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. STAR intern,...
My Poppie, who grew up in the South, recalls events from his childhood, like memories of his suburban neighborhood, his grandfather’s farm, and the assassinations of Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Later, he summarizes his college years, how he...
My Aunt Holly explains stories of work from disney to catching fireflies in the country side.
Today we talked about my experiences with death and how I’ve coped with the loses in my life.
Memories of lesbian life of an 82 year old in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riot
Born in India, my mom came here at a very young age. This was the land of opportunity but also very scary to be tossed in a new culture with a new language and having to figure out things day...
In his 25 years of life, Hector has gone through a lot. Especially from the time he was old enough to enlist. His life was almost taken away from him - he would argue it was completely torn apart -...
They thing my partner and I talked was life lessons. I've learned some very important things about my father that I didn't know and I am glad I interviewed him. Why because I learned that while he was young he...
We talked about Grandma Betty's childhood memories and becoming an art teacher.
Shakoya Hoyte (21) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Jeb Backe (26), about her upbringing and her current military career. Shakoya describes her reasoning to be in the military— so that her education can be payed for and she may one day...
I asked my uncle about what life was like growing up and how he would like to be remembered.
An interview with my friend about the passing of her Grandmother.
George Bradley (57) speaks with his wife Tina Marshall-Bradley (54) about being the president of Paine College in Augusta, Georgia and the future of higher education.
Yvette Walcott (52) asks her daughter's tutor, Valdon R. Daniel (71), about his career as a math teacher and tutor, advocating for community resources for students and poor people, building and improving housing projects in Athens, and his other work...
A blast from the past helps us recollect and embrace our culture to carry it into our social conversations. Questioning our grandmother Jearlene Williams enlightened our perspective on our legacy and ultimately our perseverance. To have insight into our upbringing...
Mom & Dad started their adventure by moving down South. They never stopped exploring.
David Weitnauer (60) interviews his father, John Weitnauer, Jr. (95), about his life. Mr. Weitnauer talks about growing up in Atlanta, his wife Peggy and raising their four children, and his career as an executive for retail, stores such as...