Storytelling Archive

What is a Storytelling Archive?

New Voices' Storytelling Archive (more commonly known as a story bank) weaves the realities and complexities of our lives into a cohesive picture, illustrating our values, shaping our experiences, and helping us make sense of what's happening in our lives and why.

Do you have a personal Reproductive Justice story you've been wanting to tell? Maybe you want to interview your grandmother about her life experiences? Do you have poetry, art, paintings, videos, or photos that showcase your personal lived experience?
Consider submitting your story to New Voices' Storytelling Archive! 

Stories are to narratives, what tiles are to mosaics. Stories bring narratives to life by making them relatable and accessible, while narratives infuse stories with deeper meaning and shared understandings. If we don't capture our stories, we risk them disappearing.

SUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN IN 2025!

Be Prepared to Submit

We're looking for YOUR story. Stories shared with New Voices can be told in any format, including...
- A blog
- An interview a family member
- A video
- A song
- Photography
- Spoken word poetry
- Whatever moves you and inspires you to share your experience

Be ready for when submissions open in September by taking a look at the questions you can expect to encounter on the form.
- First Name
- Last Name
- Preferred Display Name
- Preferred Pronouns
- Race and/or Ethnicity
- Gender Identity
- Sexual Orientation
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- City
- Briefly describe your story in 2 to 3 sentences
- Share your story or upload as a document, video, photo etc...
- Briefly describe any materials you've uploaded
- How would you like your story used?

Find Your Story

Unsure of what to submit or if you have a story to tell? Check out some of the resources below to do some brainstorming!
If you have any other questions about the Storytelling Archive please reach out to Narrative Power Manager, Hannah at hannah@newvoicesrj.org.