StoryCorps

“Our dream is to convince the country it's our patriotic duty to see the humanity in people with whom we disagree.” On a TED Talks Daily podcast episode, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay shares how our One Small Step initiative aims to reduce toxic polarization—one conversation at a time. Listen now → https://lnkd.in/eqzVvPbJ TED Conferences

Today, StoryCorps is proud to launch One Small Step America—a national expansion of our One Small Step (OSS) initiative. This effort includes a year-long, national PSA campaign with digital, print, broadcast, and outdoor advertising nationwide. OSS pairs strangers with opposing political beliefs for conversations, not to debate politics, but to get to know each other as fellow Americans. More than 5,400 people in over 40 states have participated in One Small Step to date. Nine out of 10 Americans are tired of our country’s divisions. If you’re one of them, check out One Small Step, where you can listen to these meaningful conversations and sign up to participate: takeonesmallstep.org

“Recording my story has meant the world to me. It has given me a chance to put on record a major life event that I hope when others hear will push them to come to terms with their events and speak out loud about them.” In partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, we had the pleasure of reconnecting with Sergeant Major Dan Miller, as he shared a reflection on preserving his conversation with Marine Sergeant Nick Bennett—recorded through our Military Voices Initiative—about a deployment during the Iraq War that changed their lives. Read his reflection, learn more about Military Voices Initiative, and check out our upcoming recording dates for the military community: https://lnkd.in/emU3TnwG

“StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is a place for people to turn to and realize they are not alone in this world. There are many people out there struggling with the same feelings they have.” Marine Staff Sergeant Nick Bennett and Sergeant Major Dan Miller recorded a conversation through our Military Voices Initiative to remember a deployment during the Iraq War that changed their lives. Recently, in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project, we had the honor of reconnecting with Nick, as he shared a reflection on his experience of preserving his story with our Military Voices Initiative. Read his full reflection → https://lnkd.in/e4PanQnh

StoryCorps’ Military Voices Initiative is proud to partner with WHYY in recording and sharing stories of veterans, service members, and military families in Philadelphia. Learn more about our initiative and upcoming recording dates! → https://lnkd.in/eSAutYA2 #StoryCorps #MilitaryVoicesInitiative

StoryCorps’ upcoming Brightness in Black initiative is recording stories at BlackStar Film Festival—an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the African diaspora and of global communities of color, showcasing films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 2024 BlackStar Film Festival will take place from August 1-4, 2024 on Broad Street in Philadelphia as well as online around the world. There will be screenings, panels, parties, and other events. All access and virtual passes are now on sale: https://lnkd.in/grc332Nm Learn more about Brightness in Black: https://lnkd.in/eqE7wS5F #BSFF24 #ByIndieMeansNecessary #BlackStarOnBroad

Calling all Virginia veterans, service members, and military family members – What's your story? Our Military Voices Initiative 2024 Tour is making a stop in Norfolk from June 3-6 in partnership with WHRO Public Media. Sign up to record a conversation with a loved one. Appointments are available now → https://lnkd.in/e2cVYSdr

Recently, we honored our Winter/Spring 2024 intern cohort with a graduation ceremony to celebrate their stellar contributions to departments and programs across the organization. We are proud of our graduates and wishing them the best of luck in their future endeavors! 🎉🎓 Prior to graduating, we asked them: “What do you consider to be the highlight of your internship experience at StoryCorps?” Enjoy learning about what some of them had to say:

Shoutout to StoryCorps for recently poppin' by our studios in Norfolk and Williamsburg to talk about their Military Voices Initiative 🫡 🇺🇸 We want to hear YOUR stories! StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative is recording at WHRO Monday, June 3rd through Thursday, June 6th. Visit the link in our bio to reserve your spot now. StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative provides a platform for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories. In doing so we honor their voices, amplify their experiences, and let them know that we—as a nation—are listening.

Memorial Day honors the sacrifice and memory of the brave individuals who lost their lives while in service to the United States. Join us in reflecting on the lives and contributions of these heroes by listening to the stories preserved by our Military Voices Initiative → https://lnkd.in/eNUn7ST2