Explore Our Stories Through Oral History: 5 Online Resources

Oral history is Studs Terkel interviewing ordinary Chicagoans—from hot dog vendors to socialites—for his book Division Street. Oral history is Hurricane Katrina survivors sharing their memories of the 2005 disaster. And oral history is you interviewing folks about the coronavirus pandemic—via phone or video, of course—while sheltering in place.  Want to learn more? Get started…
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Top Picks: Bruce Springsteen

"I didn't know music could be like that," says the 16-year-old hero of Blinded by the Light, a recent movie about the impact of Bruce Springsteen's music on a British-Pakistani teenager. As I sat in a darkened movie theater, I resisted the urge to shout "Yes!" in agreement—so closely did I identify with the character…
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Inspiring Novels about Labor Activists for Labor Day

My favorite bumper sticker is both witty and true: UNIONS: The Folks That Brought You the Weekend. The five-day work week. Collective bargaining. Safe working conditions. Labor activists fought for all these and more to improve workers' lives. Want to learn more about the labor movement's fascinating history? Check out these inspiring novels featuring union…
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