These are the stories of Camden residents.teachers.clergy.workers.mothers.communities.fathers.nurses.organizers.champions.students.tenants.families.
Camden’s residents are rarely portrayed in the media in the same way they see themselves and their communities. Much in the way that true journalism must always come from the heart of a story, the story of any city is always within the heart of its people. Those close enough to Camden know that what truly defines the city is an unshakable, unmistakable, “invincible” spirit — and that is the story that needs to be told. Click here to learn more.
Project updates:
Episode 2: The Stories Invincible Show
By Stories Invincible | March 11, 2025
The Stories Invincible Show is made possible through partnerships with the Center, WHYY, PBCIP, and our home the Camden County Historical Society.
Meet the 2024 Stories Invincible reporting fellows
By Reet Starwind | March 21, 2024
Five more Camden storytellers will uncover and share restorative narratives about the ‘Invincible City’ of Camden, New Jersey.
Reet Starwind on his vision for the future of Stories Invincible in 2024 and beyond
Stories Invincible project coordinator Reet Starwind talks about his vision for phase 2 of Stories Invincible in 2024 and beyond. (Jan. 30, 2024)
Stories Invincible applications for our second round of fellowships are now open
By Reet Starwind | Nov. 17, 2023
The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University is proud to announce a second year of community storytelling fellowships, through the Stories Invincible initiative.
Tools to build new opportunities for Camden residents
By Reet Starwind | Sept. 25, 2023
The Toolkit also served as the long-awaited debut of the Stories Invincible project, Camden Arts 411. 411 is the vision of career artist, arts educator, and SI fellow Erik Montgomery. He saw the need for greater uniformity and a central information source for Camden’s art scene, designing a one-stop site to help Camden artists thrive.
We hosted a showcase and celebration of Stories Invincible 2022 reporting fellows
By Joe Amditis | Photo Gallery | Feb. 23, 2023
Dozens of people attended the event at Camden County College.
Meet the 2022 Stories Invincible reporting fellows
Each fellowship will feature engaged reporting and community gatherings in Camden, NJ. The fellows represent Camden’s past, present, and future in an eclectic blend of students, organizers, instructors, and local business owners.
Stories Invincible is a collaborative project focused on telling restorative, untold stories about the City of Camden and its people.
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