Isabel Dobrin
WFAE
Washington, DC, United States
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Finding Strength In Shared Stories Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
New Bethany Home for Girls in Arcadia, La., opened in the early 1970s as a religious reform school for, as its founder said, "the incorrigible, → Read More
Finding Strength In Shared Stories Of Childhood Sexual Abuse
In a StoryCorps conversation, two women who attended the New Bethany Home for Girls in Louisiana talk about the abuse they say they experienced there and how it affected them years later. → Read More
50 Years After She Was Struck By Lightning, Reconnecting With The Girl Who Saved Her
For our Missed Connections series, NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro reunites Linda Walker, who was struck by lightning at Girl Scout camp in 1967, with Laurie Luna, the "buddy" who saved Walker's life. → Read More
Looking At The Diversity Visa Program That Brought Him Here — And Its Fate
Science instructor Abdel Akim Adjibade came to the U.S. through the diversity visa lottery program. Now, amid a fraught immigration debate, that program is under fire. → Read More
A Former Refugee Reflects On The Vietnam War And Starting Over In The U.S.
Lan Cao was just 7 years old when military forces launched an attack in her city outside of Saigon, Vietnam, in 1968. But she still remembers the chaos: → Read More
For These 3 Women, Medical Careers Are A Family Affair
In this family, three generations of women have held careers in the medical field. In a StoryCorps interview, Sharon Brangman tells her daughter the struggles she faced while pursuing her dream job. → Read More
The Civil Rights Activist Whose Name You've Probably Never Heard
He participated in lunch counter sit-ins in the 1950s and 60s and was arrested on more than one occasion. Few may recognize the name Dion Diamond, but he tells StoryCorps he knows he left his mark. → Read More
How Unicorns Help This 8-Year-Old Deal With Bullies
Anna Freeman's 8-year-old daughter, Brianna, is obsessed with unicorns. She explains to her mother how the imaginary creatures relate to real experiences in her life. → Read More
How Unicorns Help This 8-Year-Old Deal With Bullies
It seems like a simple question: If you could ask me anything in the world, what would it be? Anna Freeman poses this to her 8-year-old daughter, Brianna. → Read More
How Unicorns Help This 8-Year-Old Deal With Bullies
Anna Freeman's 8-year-old daughter, Brianna, is obsessed with unicorns. She explains to her mother how the imaginary creatures relate to real experiences in her life. → Read More
On Christmas Eve, A Stolen Bicycle And A Lesson In Giving
William Weaver planned to confront the boy who stole his younger brother's bicycle on Christmas Eve. Instead, his parents showed him the power of kindness and what it means to help those in need. → Read More
How A Slip Of Paper Impacted An AIDS Diagnosis
Christopher Harris was diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s, which was often seen as a death sentence. That's when he discovered the Atlanta Buyers Club, which saved many lives, including his own. → Read More
The story behind those wacky, whimsical, thought-provoking Google doodles
Google doodles have been surprising and delighting users for almost 20 years, but the tech giant hopes they'll also spark important conversations. → Read More
Their Doodles Entertain, But Google Hopes They Spark Important Conversations, Too
By now, you're probably familiar with them. Chances are you've pulled up the Google search page, surprised and perhaps delighted to find the → Read More
Their Doodles Entertain, But Google Hopes They Spark Important Conversations, Too
Google doodles have been surprising and oftentimes delighting users for almost 20 years, but the tech giant wants them to do more than just make us smile. Google hopes they help teach us, too. → Read More
Sen. Al Franken Says He 'Crossed The Line' But Won't Resign
The Democratic Senator of Minnesota said in an interview with Minnesota Public Radio News that he will cooperate with the Senate Ethics Committee but will not resign amid the groping allegations. → Read More
For Thanksgiving, A Mailman Inspires Gratitude
William Weigal's brief experience delivering mail made a lasting impact on him. His grandson recalls how after that, he made a point to give back to the mailman who came by every single day. → Read More
6 Women Veterans Recall Their Military Service: 'It Was Just The Thing To Do'
There are more than 2 million women veterans in the U.S. NPR spoke with six of them to find out what their service means to them. → Read More
6 Women Veterans Recall Their Military Service: 'It Was Just The Thing To Do'
There are more than 2 million women veterans in the U.S. NPR spoke with six of them to find out what their service means to them. → Read More
Día De Los Muertos Comes To Life Across The Mexican Diaspora
As more people celebrate the holiday in Mexico and the U.S., the tradition has evolved, but its spirit remains the same. → Read More