VOW Narrators
Fighting Words: Stories from the New York Sanctuary Movement
by Jon Earle A bride and groom are married in chains. A mother prepares her daughters for life without her. Two prison friends sing, “Lord, give us a big heart to love, and a strong heart …
Inside an Immigrant Detention Facility
The topic of immigration has been a critical political issue since borders were built, yet immigrant voices continue to be excluded from these conversations and policymaking within the United States. In recent years, we’ve seen …
Criminal Justice • English Language Learners • Migration & Displacement • Political Oppression & Civil Rights • VOW Book Series • VOW Narrators
Announcing Our New Oral History Projects!
The Voice of Witness team is excited to introduce three new oral history projects incubating in the VOW Story Lab! From Puerto Rico, to San Francisco and Appalachia, the inspiring people behind these projects are determined to share …
Introducing Our Oral History Resource Guide for English Language Learners
As Voice of Witness continues to amplify a diversity of newcomer voices in our oral history book series, we are also committed to developing curriculum through our education program that directly supports students in migrant and English …
3 Actions for Farmworkers on Cesar Chavez Day
Saturday, March 31st is Cesar Chavez Day, and we’re honoring his legacy by supporting the farmworkers who are continuing his battle today.25 years after the death of Cesar Chavez, the fight for farmworkers’ rights is more …
History through Black Voices
We’re proud of the diversity of Black voices around the country featured in our oral history book series. From places like Chicago to New Orleans, these first-person narratives challenge stereotypes and misrepresentations of Black history …
Cultural and Personal Identity • Political Oppression & Civil Rights • Racial Justice • VOW Narrators
Eight Years After Haiti’s Earthquake, A Reflection on Life in Port-au-Prince
Eight years have passed since the devastating earthquake shook Haiti on January 12, 2010. Today, we’re honoring the anniversary of Haiti’s earthquake by sharing excerpts from our book Lavil: Life, Love, and Death in Port-au-Prince. The following …
Oscar Ramos: Changing the Way Schools Support Immigrant Students
Oscar Ramos is a teacher at Sherwood Elementary School in East Salinas, California. His story appears in VOW’s Chasing the Harvest: Migrant Workers in California Agriculture. Oscar’s students are often amazed when they hear his story—a …
