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Joycelyn Finley and her brother, Karlos Finley, both grew up in Mobile, Ala. surrounded by their father’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. In…
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The season of floats and parades is underway, as Mardi Gras in Mobile began on February 15 and runs through March 5. The Port City claims host to the…
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William “Bill” Pickett knew he was going to enlist in the Army as a teenager, but what he didn’t know was while there, he would find the love of his life.…
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Estela Dorn and Chuck Dorn Jr. are from different parts of the world, one being from the Philippines and the other from Alabama, but fate brought their…
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Dennis Thurston had a unique upbringing, from being adopted shortly after his birth to living in East Los Angeles during his youth, and he was able to…
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In this StoryCorps interview, Renee Vaughn and her husband Nick speak about expanding their family through adoption after becoming “empty nesters.”…
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Ninety two-year-old Tensie Johnson and her daughters Vicki and Michele dropped by StoryCorps to reminisce about old times. Overwhelmed with laughter, they…
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Mardi Gras originated in Mobile, Ala. in 1703 and has grown tremendously in the city from a simple carnival celebration. In this StoryCorps segment, Myra…
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Dr. Leon Chestang grew up in a tight-knit neighborhood in Mobile, Ala. during the 1940s. He paints a vivid image of his early childhood for StoryCorps. He…
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"Both my parents made me ready to receive the lessons and the help that others could provide for me"As a child, Dr. William Pollard’s parents taught him to always be appreciative of those who help him throughout his life’s journey. As a result, he…