Political activist, journalist and author. Former staff writer for Texas Monthly, professor in English department at North Carolina State University, contributing publications for Soldier of Fortune and The Wall Street Journal, and author of The Ashes of Waco: an Investigation. Childhood memories and early experiences of his father’s newspaper…
For the Postpartum Depression and Maternal Mental Health Oral History Project. Dr. Anne Speckhard is a psychologist who has written on post-abortion stress syndrome, and she has also done research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and on violent extremism. This interview focuses on her work on post-abortion stress, especially in the…
For the DFW Immigration Oral History Project. Experiences of Habashy, an immigrant from Egypt who currently lives in Allen, Texas. We discuss her childhood living in a small village, her career in education in Egypt and in the U.S., along with her involvement in church in both countries.
Hugo reflects on his relationships to food. As someone who enjoys cooking for others, he attributes his cooking skills to his mother. Following her passing, Hugo sees food as a way to keep her memory alive. He further reflects on the role of weight, body image, and health in his evolving relationship with food.
