The Story Of... presents voices from the rally at Winfield Park outside of the Hamtramck City Hall in response to the passing of resolution 2023-82 which pointedly banned the pride flag from being flown on city property during pride month. These are just a few voices of the residents of Hamtramck, members of the LGBTQ community and their allies, local civil rights organizers, musicians, and concerned citizens of nearby municipalities.  

Recorded, Produced, and Edited by Ash Lake | ashrlake@gmail.com

The Story Of... presents voices from the Stand for Solidarity in Boston, Massachusetts. One week after the tragic events in Charlottesville on August 12th, 2017 the Boston government granted permits to KKK and Neo-Nazi affiliated groups to hold a so-called "Free Speech" rally. In rapid response, a handful of organizers created a counter rally, the "Stand for Solidarity." The counter protesters present in the Boston Commons were estimated at around 40,000 people. These are just a few voices of prison rights activists, immigration rights activists, political performance artists, first-time protestors, and an wide array of Bostonians who were present. 

The Story Of... presents voices of just a few of the quiet radicals that help make NYC a better place for everyone. Historically speaking, some of the most radical members in a society are the information keepers: librarians, leaders of religious institutions, and teachers. This episode highlights some of the social efforts that are quietly taking place every day in communities across America and around the globe.

The Story Of... presents voices from public and private teachers of students between 1st-12th grade reflecting on the education system in May of 2017. As the new administration establishes themselves and as new educational policies are being proposed, the perception of students and teachers, the school environment, and educational standards are facing changes. The ripples of these changes can be seen across the country, however, how each school is affected varies drastically. These are just a few of their stories.

The Story Of... presents voices from the Tax March in Bryant Park in New York City on April 15th, 2017. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across the nation in order to urge President Trump to release his taxes. These are just a few of their stories.

The Story Of... presents stories from people who are working to reconcile the need for pleasure and self care in a time in which many aspects of our lives seem uncertain. 

The Story Of... presents voices of people affected by, in support of, or fighting against the recent executive orders that drastically changed the policies surrounding immigration in America. 

The Story Of... presents modern voices of pinball and frisbee and how each sport came to be so much more than just a game. Players from NYC's Ultimate Frisbee League and NYC's Belles and Chimes talk about the evolution of their communities' mentalities and the importance of inclusiveness and open discussion.

The Story Of... presents voices from the Women's March in Washington D.C. on January 21st, 2017. Roughly a half million people showed up to D.C. to make their voices heard. These are just a few of their stories.