This quarterly interview series explores how practitioners develop and present oral histories across different formats to create impact. For the second interview in our Activating Oral History series, we’re featuring the work of Juania Sueños, …
How do stories help us challenge, shape, and navigate our democracy? Voice of Witness (VOW) is excited to announce our podcast pilot exploring oral history as a tool for resistance and belonging. In partnership with …
Voice of Witness co-hosted the “Storytelling for Immigrant Justice” event with The Women’s Building, a powerful evening dedicated to elevating the voices of immigrant and refugee community members. Held in the Mission District in San …
As part of the Oral History in Practice event series, Voice of Witness hosted a webinar with Rochelle Kwan, a cultural organizer, artist, and oral history educator, based in New York City’s Chinatown. Rochelle shared …
Voice of Witness (VOW) supported an 11th grade class at Mission High School with an oral history project showcasing the histories of migration within the school community. Through our ongoing partnership with the San Francisco …
As part of the Oral History in Practice event series, Voice of Witness hosted a webinar with Fanny Julissa García about her “Separated: Stories of Injustice and Solidarity” project. The project documents the Trump administration’s …
This summer, Voice of Witness was proud to support Amplifying Sanctuary Voices with personal storytelling performances, produced in collaboration with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Amplifying Sanctuary Voices (ASV) is a collaborative initiative that provides space for …
No Separate Survival is a participatory documentary film and community project that offers asylum seekers a chance to get behind the camera and share their perspectives as storytellers. Co-produced with asylum seekers on both sides …