StoryCorps
Tuesdays at 7:45 am and 4:44 pm (Seasonal)
The following interviews were recorded at StoryCorps, a national initiative to record and collect stories of everyday people. Excerpts were selected and produced by Alabama Public Radio.
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Tammy Ruffin and her son Myles take turns interviewing each other at StoryCorps. Tammy tells Myles the story of how she found out she was having a baby and how having him inspired her to start her own organization.
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In today's episode of StoryCorps, Kiara Brown talks to her colleague Jeremiah Chapmin about the ups and downs she's experienced during her journey into the world of media. Despite the challenges, Kiara now works at a job she loves, showing that perseverance always pays off.
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In this edition of StoryCorps, Wayne Curtis speaks with his wife about his drumming business in Mobile. They discuss the importance of teaching drumming to young people, how it can positively impact mental health and the historical significance of Africatown drumming.
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In this edition of StoryCorps, Chiquitta Clemons-Howard and her husband Lamar talk about how they first met, how they fell in love and how their love is still going strong today.
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In this edition of StoryCorps, Tim Watson asks his mother Myra about her experiences with Mardi Gras during her younger years. He gains valuable insight on the importance of the parade and learns some of the tricks her dad used to play on her and her siblings during the celebration.
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Dolores Harvey is the definition of a doer. She became the first African American to work in the engineering department at Bell South and eventually…
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In this StoryCorps segment, April speaks with her wife Molly about meeting each other at the right place at the right time. While discussing their…
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Taylor and Jayson are best friends. While doing Yoga in the park, they spotted the StoryCorps mobile bus and their curiosity led them to eventually…
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Sonya Bennett and Nancye Jennings began their friendship after meeting at a book store. Their chance meeting allowed for a conversation to spark about the…
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"Your passion for what you do is a huge part of who you are... That's the woman I fell in love with"Casi and Jarrett Callaway are husband and wife and, like every marriage, they have to deal with the ups and downs of their relationship. Casi is the…