WBFO StoryCorps

WBFO StoryCorps

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Since 2003, almost 30,000 everyday people have shared life stories with family and friends in our StoryBooths. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the Library of Congress. Millions listen to our broadcasts on public radio and the web. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind.

Everybody’s story matters. Every life counts. Help us reach out to record our history, hopes, and common humanity—and illuminate the true character of this nation.

Story Corps: Leonard Testa and Daughter Joy Testa-Cinquino

August 11, 2008 · Leonard Testa developed a life-long interest in ventriloquism when he was a boy. He would perform with a dummy he and his mother named "Wilbur Durk." Leonard was joined at StoryCorps by his daughter Joy Testa-Cinquino.

Story Corps: The Namaste Family

August 6, 2008 · Amy Namaste is a lesbian. She and her life partner are raising Justice and Mandela. In this part of their conversation, Justice was asked by her Mom what's that like.

Story Corps: Jack and Kevin Johnson

August 4, 2008 · Kevin Johnson questioned his father Jack about the importance of the church -- and yes, the neighborhood tavern -- in defining life in their South Buffalo neighborhood.

Story Corps: Sharon and Kenneth Holley

July 28, 2008 · Sharon Holley is a retired librarian who once ran an African-American bookstore on Buffalo's East Side. She developed her love of books while growing up in High Springs, Florida. Sharon was interviewed by her husband, Kenneth Holley.

StoryCorps: Susan and Louise Szimonisz

July 28, 2008 · WBFO presents another conversation that was recorded at the StoryCorps booth located outside the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library downtown. Today, we hear from a mother and daughter who share a special bond and prayer.

StoryCorps: Running Partners

July 23, 2008 · WBFO presents the first of many conversations that are being recorded in the StoryCorps booth located outside the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library downtown. Donald Houck Jr. is an insurance agent in Buffalo. Bruce Naughton is a physician. They've been running partners for the past 11 years. Both say their runs have made them better persons.

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