What's Happening?
StoryCorps is celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Great Thanksgiving Listen, a project encouraging young people to record interviews with elders using the StoryCorps app. This initiative aims to preserve
personal histories and foster intergenerational connections. A history teacher at Glenbrook South High School in Chicago has integrated this project into his curriculum, resulting in thousands of recorded conversations by students. The program highlights the importance of storytelling and oral history in understanding personal and collective experiences.
Why It's Important?
The Great Thanksgiving Listen serves as a valuable tool for preserving oral histories and strengthening family bonds. By encouraging young people to engage with elders, the initiative promotes empathy, understanding, and respect across generations. It also contributes to the broader cultural archive, capturing diverse narratives that might otherwise be lost. This project underscores the significance of storytelling in education and community building, offering a platform for voices that might not be heard in traditional historical records.
