News
With Gratitude: A Difficult Update from Voice of Witness
After over 15 years of amplifying vital human rights stories and bringing oral history education across the country to students of all ages, Voice of Witness will be closing our operations at the end of May 2026.
The Power of Us: Insights from the Illinois School Board Conference
In November 2025, VOW delivered a keynote and led a workshop at the Illinois School Board conference, sharing how oral history strengthens classrooms nationwide.
Storytelling for Justice: Insights from EJW 2025
Voice of Witness was thrilled to be a part of Equal Justice Works’ 2025 Leadership Development Training!
Advocacy • Criminal Justice • Economic Justice • News • Racial Justice • Storytelling Best Practices
Re-Thinking Oral History: Insights from IOHA 2025
The 23rd International Oral History Conference brought Voice of Witness to Kraków, Poland!
VOW Loses Vital Program Grant Through NEA Funding Cuts
Last week, VOW lost a major grant due to the Trump administration’s funding cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This essential support funded our Storyteller Initiative, an innovative fellowship providing training and …
Introducing Our Newest Board Members
Voice of Witness was thrilled to welcome new board members to our team earlier this year. To build connections and get to know our newest collaborators, VOW staff conducted oral history interviews with each person. …
Voice of Witness Receives the 2024 Vox Populi Award
Voice of Witness is excited to announce that we have been awarded the 2024 Stetson Kennedy Vox Populi Award from the Oral History Association (OHA). This honor is being presented to our staff at the …
Editorial Staff Transitions at Voice of Witness
Voice of Witness is saying goodbye to our Editorial Director, Dao X. Tran, and welcoming Fanny García to the VOW team. Dao has been an invaluable member of the Voice of Witness staff for the …
