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Meet the VOW Storyteller Initiative Fellows
We’re so excited to introduce VOW’s inaugural Storyteller Initiative Fellows. Our new fellowship program supports artists, journalists, and narrative changemakers from historically marginalized communities to develop their own projects. Voice of Witness provides oral history …
2025 Oral History in Practice Event Series
What does oral history look like in practice? What goes into community-rooted storytelling projects and what are the outcomes? Voice of Witness is hosting a series of intimate conversations with practitioners who have developed and …
Staff Spotlight: Interview in US Latina & Latino Oral History Journal
Our Editorial Program Manager, Fanny Julissa García, was interviewed in the US Latina & Latino Oral History Journal about her experiences in the field and approach to this work. In this interview, Fanny describes her …
Activating Oral History: Yolanda Hester on Black Business Owners in Los Angeles
We’re launching a new quarterly interview series exploring how practitioners develop and present oral histories across different formats to create impact. Through these articles, we’ll delve into both traditional techniques and innovative digital approaches, examining …
Explore VOW Highlights in Annual Report
Check out VOW’s Annual Report below for a snapshot of our programming. This report shares highlights from our work during the previous fiscal year, July 2023 to June 2024, presenting a brief glimpse of select …
VOW Launches Podcast Pilot Amplifying Voices of Resistance
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 …
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. …
VOW and The Women’s Building Host Storytelling for Immigrant Justice Event
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 …
