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Capture Those Memories at Thanksgiving

by Michele Norris on

November 21, 2010

The day after turkey is the National Day of Listening -- and an opportunity to record precious family stories, says NPR's Michele Norris.

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Why My Great Grandmother's Name Matters

by Maya Angelou on

January 8, 2009

Turns out she wasn't just steel and resolve.

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