StoryCorps

10/16/2026

Sometimes, asking for help is the bravest thing we can do.

In her early twenties, Afaf Saleh was juggling nursing school, work, caring for her ailing mother, and helping support her seven siblings. At one point, it all became too much.

More than a decade later, Afaf, now a public health nurse in Bloomington, Minnesota, sat down with her former instructor and mentor, Suzanne Burke Lehman, to remember a moment when she almost gave up.

Our as heard onNPR Morning Edition ➡️

Afaf Saleh talks to her friend and mentor, Suzanne Burke Lehman, about a moment in life when she almost gave up, and how Suzanne helped her get through it.

10/15/2026

StoryCorps’ Chief Marketing Officer Seckeita Lewis joined Al Roker, Al Roker Entertainment, and the filmmakers behind the film Windswept at Advertising Week New York last week for a conversation on the power of storytelling to illuminate the human impact of climate change. The discussion explored how personal stories can build empathy and inspire action, and included a screening of StoryCorps’ award-winning Hurricane Katrina feature.

10/14/2026

LAST CHANCE TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR US IN THE Signal Awards! 🎙️

Two episodes from The StoryCorps Podcast have been nominated. TOMORROW, October 15, is the deadline to vote for us!

🎙️ Episode: Bright as Daybreak, Red as Fire | Genre: History
🗳️ Vote here: storycor.ps/4dj8lKH
🎙️Episode: What It Takes to Heal | Genre: Most Inspirational
🗳️ Vote here: storycor.ps/3U4F1RF

Cast your vote and share this post! ❤️

10/13/2026

What an incredible evening of storytelling, connection, and celebration at our 2026 Gala!

Last Thursday, we gathered at the Brooklyn Museum to celebrate the bravery of everyday people and honor Adelaide and Thomas Jones for their extraordinary commitment to StoryCorps and our mission.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, including Adobe, Arrillaga Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Sixth Street, and to everyone who joined us in celebrating the power of stories to bring us together.

A special guest at our Gala: our Sprinter Van! We’re grateful to Mercedes-Benz Vans USA for their partnership and continued support of our work.

Your support helps StoryCorps continue illuminating the humanity in us all, one story at a time.

10/11/2026

When he was a teenager, Bryan Wilmoth’s father kicked him out of his family home after discovering Bryan was gay. Homeless and separated from his seven younger brothers and sisters, Bryan tells his brother how he learned to survive on his own and how he became the loving force that reunited his adult siblings.

10/11/2026

If you could record a StoryCorps conversation with a special person in your life, who would it be?

The Great Listen is our annual tradition inviting you to honor someone in your life by recording their voice and wisdom on StoryCorps App.

Two people, forty minutes, a whole lot of curiosity—for one conversation of a lifetime.

🎙️Hit record on what matters ➡️ thegreatlisten.org

10/09/2026

On October 7, 2001, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks.

Captain Ahmad Khalid Noori served as an Afghan Special Operations officer and fought alongside U.S. troops. That’s where he noticed Wida Popal Saber, who worked in the presidential palace of Afghanistan advocating for women’s rights.

One evening, Noori showed up unexpectedly at her home to ask for her hand in marriage. After two years of rejected proposal, Afghanistan collapsed—and the couple married quickly before fleeting to the U.S.

Today, they live in Church Falls, Virginia with their daughter. Wida is a psychologist and funds schools for girls in Afghanistan, and Noori works with Afghan war veterans who also fought alongside US troops.

Our , heard on NPR Morning Edition ➡️ https://storycor.ps/4dY9TtS

10/05/2026

Raise your hand if you’re celebrating with us! ✋🍎✏️

Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities that encourage the minds and lives of students to flourish.

If you’re lucky enough to have a teacher, like Mrs. Doyle who made a difference in your life, take a moment today to tell them, just like John did in a letter of gratitude.

10/02/2026

The first nationally televised episode of Soul Train hit the airwaves 55 years ago today.

Pam Brown Bryant was the main dance coordinator for the show and was responsible for finding young dancers. Luckily her day job at the Parks Department in LA gave her access to a lot of teenagers.

That’s how she met Soul Train dancer Thelma Davis Martin. They recorded a conversation as part of our Brightness in Black initiative.

Our , on NPR Morning Edition ➡️ https://storycor.ps/472OEmS

10/02/2026

We’re honored to share that two episodes from The StoryCorps Podcast have been nominated for Signal Awards! 🎙️ Please cast your vote for us before October 15!

🎙️ Episode: Bright as Daybreak, Red as Fire | Genre: History
🗳️ Vote here: storycor.ps/4dj8lKH

🎙️Episode: What It Takes to Heal | Genre: Most Inspirational
🗳️ Vote here: storycor.ps/3U4F1RF

Thank you for listening and sharing! ❤️