Citizen Stories with StoryCorps

Zenge Simakoloyi shares his fear by Obama Foundation

Chanroeun Pa shares his fear by Obama Foundation

Kesha Ram Hinsdale shares what scares her most by Obama Foundation

Presient Obama Reflects on the Power of Collective Action by Obama Foundation

Leader, activist, and former White House staffer Julie Chávez Rodriguez recounts the day Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was announced to the world.

Lawrence Jackson, former White House photographer, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Selma by Obama Foundation

Willa Marie Fox Burton, a long time South Side Chicago community member, discusses what she hopes to see at the upcoming Obama Presidential Center.

Patrician Haywood, a South Side Chicago community member, shares her excitement around the upcoming Obama Presidential Center.

Melanie Moore, a South Side Chicago community member, shares her thoughts and hopes for the upcoming Obama Presidential Center.

Lori Healey, senior vice president and executive project officer at the Obama Presidential Center, explains how the Center’s design and architecture reflect the values and mission.

Dr. Louise Bernard, director of the museum of the Obama Presidential Center, shares more about what visitors will experience at the Museum.

David Reynolds, vice president of operations at the Obama Presidential Center, shares more about the Center’s sustainability.

This audio track is a part of a larger story on Kori Coleman, 2023 United States Leader. Read the full article on Obama.org.

This audio track is a part of a larger story on Daniel Fairley II, 2023 United States Leader. Read the full article on Obama.org.

This audio track is a part of a larger story on Daniel Fairley II, 2023 United States Leader. Read the full article on Obama.org.

Jessica B. shares her memories from Inauguration Day 2009. She was studying abroad in Geneva at the time.

From Hope to History: Stephen N. by Obama Foundation

In honor of Latinx Heritage month, we sat down with Mateo Zapata, a Chicago-based photographer documenting the public health crisis, the ways it is disproportionately affecting his community, and the systemic inequality it has brought to light. We spoke about how his heritage has influenced his work, and the message he hopes young people take from his images—that when the world stopped, it was peo...

In honor of Latinx Heritage month, we sat down with Mateo Zapata, a Chicago-based photographer documenting the public health crisis, the ways it is disproportionately affecting his community, and the systemic inequality it has brought to light. We spoke about how his heritage has influenced his work, and the message he hopes young people take from his images—that when the world stopped, it was peo...

In honor of Latinx Heritage month, we sat down with Mateo Zapata, a Chicago-based photographer documenting the public health crisis, the ways it is disproportionately affecting his community, and the systemic inequality it has brought to light. We spoke about how his heritage has influenced his work, and the message he hopes young people take from his images—that when the world stopped, it was peo...

In honor of Latinx Heritage month, we sat down with Mateo Zapata, a Chicago-based photographer documenting the public health crisis, the ways it is disproportionately affecting his community, and the systemic inequality it has brought to light. We spoke about how his heritage has influenced his work, and the message he hopes young people take from his images—that when the world stopped, it was peo...

In honor of Latinx Heritage month, we sat down with Mateo Zapata, a Chicago-based photographer documenting the public health crisis, the ways it is disproportionately affecting his community, and the systemic inequality it has brought to light. We spoke about how his heritage has influenced his work, and the message he hopes young people take from his images—that when the world stopped, it was peo...

During an especially grueling summer, we spent a month capturing a glimpse of Pastor Tracey Lee’s day-to-day life as a violence interrupter, a pastor, and a supermom. Across several weeks, we witnessed the faith, love, and unyielding hope this young Black woman brought to her community in Englewood, as she worked to make our City, Chicago, safer.

During an especially grueling summer, we spent a month capturing a glimpse of Pastor Tracey Lee’s day-to-day life as a violence interrupter, a pastor, and a supermom. Across several weeks, we witnessed the faith, love, and unyielding hope this young Black woman brought to her community in Englewood, as she worked to make our City, Chicago, safer.

During an especially grueling summer, we spent a month capturing a glimpse of Pastor Tracey Lee’s day-to-day life as a violence interrupter, a pastor, and a supermom. Across several weeks, we witnessed the faith, love, and unyielding hope this young Black woman brought to her community in Englewood, as she worked to make our City, Chicago, safer.