Liberty Card

by Marvin Gelfand

An immigrant child finds independence in the world of books.

Bob Zellner

Bob Zellner is an influential leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is the son and grandson of Ku Klux Klan members, but has risked his life in the fight to achieve The Second Emancipation. Bob was an organizer of the Freedom Rides of 1961 and the first white southerner to serve as Field Secretary for the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. He has worked alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., John Lewis, Rosa Parks and many other civil rights leaders. 

Poitier and Brando, Mississippi, 1964

by Bob Zellner

White southerner Bob Zellner reflects on being an ally during the Civil Rights Movement.

Lee Stringer

Lee Stringer lived on the streets from the early-80s until the mid-90s. He is a former editor and columnist of Street News. His essays and articles have appeared in a variety of other publications including The Nation, The New York Times, and Newsday. Now he lives in Mamaroneck, New York.

Higher Powers

by Lee Stringer

A writer seeks forgiveness from a drinking buddy.

The Refugees

by Andrew Solomon

A survivor of the Pol Pot's death squads teaches an American to handle depression.

Leonard Lopate

Leonard Lopate has hosted The Leonard Lopate Show since 1985, which is broadcast weekdays from noon to 2 on both WNYC AM and FM. Leonard has received three James Beard Awards for Best Radio Show on Food, and three Associated Press Awards for Best General Interest Interview.

The Rocket's Red Glare

by Leonard Lopate

A fireworks display forever changes the lives of a young couple.

Something is A Breast

by Joyce Maynard

A woman details her evolving relationship with her breasts.

Ava Kay Jones

World-renowned voodoo priestess Ava Kay Jones was born and raised in New Orleans, and is a leading authority on New Orleans voodoo and African spirituality. She was the inspiration behind Disney's "Mama Odie" character in The Princess and the Frog. She was born on Halloween, holds a law degree, and leads the award-winning Voodoo Mkumba Dance Ensemble.

The Voodoo Priestess of Football

by Ava Kay Jones

When the New Orleans Saints need a miracle, a voodoo priestess is put on the case.

Page Six

by Dina Pearlman

A woman dreams of being rescued from her dull job by an underwear model.

Suzanne Vega

Regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne ushered in a female, folk-pop singer-songwriter movement. Suzanne’s hits include "Luka" and "Tom’s Diner." Last Spring Suzanne wrote and starred in the off-broadway play "Carson McCullers Talks About Love." Currently Suzanne is reinterpreting her catalog in an intimate manner, creating 4 thematic albums called the "Close-Up" series.

Stage Fright

by Suzanne Vega

A singer struggles to keep her cool in front of her largest audience ever.

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson is an English singer-songwriter, best known for the songs "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" and "Steppin' Out". He has five Grammy nominations that span from 1979 to 2001.

The Admiral Drake

by Joe Jackson

An extraordinary pub in southern England becomes the crate for a lifelong dedication to music.

Kimya Dawson

Kimya Dawson had her music prominently featured in the movie Juno, solo and with The Moldy Peaches and Antsy Pants. She has since started a group called The Uncluded with rapper/producer Aesop Rock and in 2013 they released an album called Hokey Fright. This past summer Kimya released a new solo single to her Soundcloud page called At The Seams.

Mariah and the Haunted Forest

by Kimya Dawson

A young woman working at a haunted maze encounters a pop star.

30 Days Off Crack... And Cute

by Dina Pearlman

A woman's new boyfriend may have a few issues, but at least he calls.

Thomas Dolby

Thomas Dolby is a legendary synthesis, songwriter, icon of early MTV, and Silicon Valley entrepreneur. He is Musical Director of the TED Conference, and has recently released his first new album in nearly 20 years, A Map Of The Floating City.