“As a public historian, I love this idea of a ‘participatory archive.’ Traditional institutions gatekeep what is (not) preserved. Grassroots projects like these demonstrate that each person’s story matters, and they have the power to tell it while amplifying others.” — GVGK Tang

“I’m blown away! What a herculean organizing effort!” — Kyle Menimir

“Listening to this, it's so great how we can draw connections or see the differences between strangers across the city.” — Anonymous

"This is such a beautifully constructed, inclusive project!" — Anonymous

"Thank you for this project. In a very beautiful way, this project has really made me focus on what good I can do to make my community a better one and has provided great personal affirmations too. I love it!!" — Philomena

"What a beautiful and thoughtfully curated project. Our histories are our lifeblood. Thank you for taking the time and energy to put this together. It will mean a lot to future generations." — Elise Barnes