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Dave Isay

@daveisay

Proud husband of @jengonnerman and father of two fearless little ones. Founder of @StoryCorps.

 Brooklyn
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Joined February 2009
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One Small Step: Let's talk for a change.

One Small Step: Let's talk for a change.

One Small Step brings people with different views together to record a conversation — not to debate politics — but simply to get to know each other as people.

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Love the fact that @StoryCorps his a day off every year in honor of Studs Terkel's birthday. His luminous spirit and brilliant work will never be forgotten. RIP Studs!
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Congratulations @DanielGAlarcon – so happy your work bringing the connective power of audio storytelling to Spanish-speaking audiences is being recognized! #MacFellow npr.org/about-npr/1040956950…

Radio Ambulante's Daniel Alarcón Receives Prestigious MacArthur 'Genius Grant'

Alarcón's extensive accomplishments, deep commitment to storytelling, and passion for journalism have been evident throughout his career.

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RIP Annie Perasa, the 'mother' of StoryCorps 5/3/1942-8/14/2021 from COVID-19. A spirit like no other, reunited with Danny at last. Please get vaccinated. storycorps.org/animation/dan…
Danny & Annie

Danny & Annie

A love story for all time: Brooklynites Danny and Annie Perasa remember their 27-year romance — from their first date to Danny's final days with terminal cancer.

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Cokie Roberts was one of the smartest, kindest, most decent, ethical and generous people walking God's green earth. A journalist and a human being without equal. The heart and soul of NPR. What a sad, sad day.
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Happy 68th Sylvia Rivera! A prophetic voice light years ahead of your time. Revolutionary Love, sister!
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Do Jails Kill People? newyorker.com/books/under-re…
Do Jails Kill People?

Do Jails Kill People?

In “Life and Death in Rikers Island,” the former chief medical officer for the city’s Correctional Health Services recounts a culture of brutality and abuse.

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Happy 67th to my hero Sylvia Rivera-- they don't make 'em braver or more authentic than you. Revolutionary Love, Sylvia-- and rest in peace.
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One of my dreams for StoryCorps-- thank you!!! (Just remember going forward to always hold the phone close to mouth of to the person you're interviewing 🙂) teapaw.org/s_p_williams/status/97…
Sarah Williams (@s_p_williams) profile pictureSarah Williams@s_p_williams6 Mar 2018
Mrs. Rosenberry’s senior Capstone class had a wonderful afternoon interviewing at Bethany Towers for Story Corps. @mrs_rosenberry @StoryCorps #MASDproud
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Image from Sarah Williams (@s_p_williams)
Image from Sarah Williams (@s_p_williams)
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"I'm afraid of madness. I’m afraid that madness is possible in history. And I believe the only way to prevent that madness is to remember. “ Elie Wiesel via @onthemedia
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All thinking that is imbued with wonder is graceful and gracious thinking… And thought, if it’s not open to wonder, can be limiting, destructive and very, very dangerous. -- @Johnodonohue via @brainpickings
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Thx #cjs18!! Maya A. quote I mangled: History despite its wrenching pain/Cannot be unlived but if faced/With courage need not be lived again teapaw.org/sanyamansoor94/status/…
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Proud of incredible @storycorps team for podcast I got to hear this AM marking 5th anniversary of Aurora shooting bit.ly/2uA6xcf
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Boundless gratitude to @crum_forster for reversing their decision on Mike Brogan stem cell transplant!! Wow!!
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.@crum_forster denies Mike Brogan life-saving stem cell transplant today. #Shame!
This country won't become its best self until we find ways to institutionalize the sharing of stories of our elders-Vincent Harding @onbeing
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Wayne Barrett, living proof that journalism can be greatest force for good in the world, has died. The real deal. The best of the best. RIP.
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We can transform fear into hope. That’s #WhoWeAre. A man who was robbed at knifepoint asks his mugger to dinner. bit.ly/YTdiaz
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A story that we must never forget. #WhoWeAre bit.ly/SCWWAMN
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#MLK #2: "There comes a time when silence becomes betrayal." April 30 1967
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