What is Stories We Remember, and how does it work? #
Stories We Remember is a living archive of personal truth, a national story collection project powered by Barking Justice Media.
It invites people of all ages, especially elders, veterans, and underrepresented voices, to share the moments that shaped their values, families, identities, and beliefs. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a protest march, a healthcare battle, or a hard-earned life lesson, these stories help preserve the moral and emotional memory of a nation in transition.
Why It Matters #
We believe storytelling is a form of civic action. When people share what they lived through and why it mattered, they create a legacy that future generations can learn from, and they challenge systems that rely on silence or forgetting.
How It Works #
Participants submit their stories through a simple, guided form on our website. Stories are then:
- Reviewed by our editorial team
- Categorized by Time Period, Voice, and Theme
- Preserved in our searchable public archive
- Optionally adapted into protest anthems, podcasts, or civic education resources (with permission)
Some Stories Become More #
With your consent, select stories may be transformed into original music, featured in our podcast series, or incorporated into civic literacy courses, ensuring your voice echoes across generations.
Do I Still Own My Story? #
Yes. You retain ownership of your story. We only have limited rights to publish and adapt your stories across our pillars of democracy.
Why Is It Called “Stories We Remember”? #
Because memory is an act of resistance. In a time of erasure, distraction, and political distortion, remembering becomes revolutionary. These are not just personal histories, they are cultural records. They are stories we must remember.
