StoryCorps in Houston

[Thomas Clingenpeel]

I don't know if you have heard of StoryCorps. (see below for description) Tessa and I have made a recording while in NYC. It is a neat experience and you get a CD that captures your story. They are coming to Houston next month and there are spots avaialbe to reserve -- one hour blocks from June 19-28. Here is the link:

 

http://storycorps.org/record-your-story/locations/houston-tx/

 

 

Here is the summary from their website:

 

StoryCorps is an independent nonprofit whose mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record, share, and preserve the stories of our lives. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 30,000 interviews from more than 60,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our weekly broadcasts on NPR’s Morning Edition and on our Listen pages.

We do this to remind one another of our shared humanity, strengthen and build the connections between people, teach the value of listening, and weave into the fabric of our culture the understanding that every life matters. At the same time, we will create an invaluable archive of American voices and wisdom for future generations.

In the coming years we will build StoryCorps into an enduring institution that will touch the lives of every American family.