Mia Warren
Stories
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National
Before Making Military History, She Witnessed One Of History's Worst Race Riots
Olivia Hooker advocated for the military to open its doors to women of color. But even after policies started to change, "nobody seemed to be joining," she said. So she decided to join herself.
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In An Internment Camp, 'Maggie' The Magpie Lifted Spirits
Shig Yabu rescued a bird when he was a young boy detained at a Japanese relocation camp in Wyoming. "She was so compassionate with the internees," he said. "I don't think she realized she was a bird."
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After A Cancer Diagnosis, Brothers Share As Much Time As Possible, Even On Dates
David Carles and his younger brother Mark Carles are just a year apart in age. When Mark learned he had cancer last October, the men decided to support each other as much as time would allow.
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Before He Animated For Disney, He Sketched Cartoons In An Internment Camp
As a child, Willie Ito spent nearly three years in a Japanese American internment camp. At StoryCorps, he tells his son how he went from doodling on Sears catalogs to animating for Walt Disney.
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How A 10-Year-Old-Boy Helped Apollo 11 Return To Earth
Greg Force was just a boy when his father, the director of a NASA tracking station in Guam, called home with an important mission for him: To help the crew of Apollo 11 return safely to Earth.
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'She Was The Adult I Needed Growing Up': Remembering A Great-Aunt's Enduring Love
Tina Dietz spent her childhood in a troubled home. Her great-aunt Shirley changed her life and provided solace through love and validation.
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'He's In Our Soul': Sisters Remember Their Dad's Legacy On Father's Day
At StoryCorps, Estela and Candy Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. "Papito era lo máximo," Estela said. "He was everything to us."
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'I Will Never Lie About Being Gay Again': LGBT Activist Remembers Source Of Pride
At StoryCorps, Alexei Romanoff, an 82-year-old gay activist, recalls lessons he learned as a teenager from a proud gay elder — and which resonated as an adult.
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20 Years Later, Sibling Columbine Survivors Reflect
Lauren Cartaya and her older brother, Zach, were at Columbine High School in 1999 when two students opened fire. At StoryCorps, they remember that day and discuss the effect it has had on their lives.
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Her Aunt Let Her Be Herself. As A Transgender Woman, She Still Had To 'Play The Game'
Dee Westenhauser came out as transgender last year. At StoryCorps, she remembers "Aunt Yaya," the first person to accept her for who she truly was.