StoryCorps
StoryCorps Then and Now: StoryCorps is Born
Oct 24, 2023
This podcast explores the origins and growth of StoryCorps over the past 20 years, highlighting the challenges faced in building a recording booth, the impact of the project, and the power of curiosity in conversation. Reflecting on the success and future of StoryCorps, the podcast pays tribute to early participants and expresses gratitude to various individuals and organizations.
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- StoryCorps aims to celebrate the lives of ordinary individuals and help them realize the meaning and value of their stories.
- StoryCorps has exceeded expectations by creating connections and opening channels of communication through the transformative experiences shared in the recording booth.
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The Launch of StoryCorps at Grand Central Terminal
In 2003, StoryCorps officially launched with a recording booth at Grand Central Terminal. The project aimed to celebrate the lives of ordinary, uncelebrated individuals who contributed to society. The booth provided a space for people to share their stories, whether it was a grandmother speaking about her grandchild or a neighbor conversing with another neighbor. The goal was to help individuals realize that their lives have meaning and to preserve these stories for future generations.
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