Your story goes here. Share how Dr. Long's encouragement or presence changed the direction of your life.
The lives Dr. Long has touched
A special feature highlighting people Dr. Long has photographed or connected with, and the personal stories of how she impacted their lives.
The lives Dr. Long has touched
A special feature highlighting people Dr. Long has photographed or connected with, and the personal stories of how her work, encouragement, representation, and presence impacted their lives.
Your story goes here. Tell us what representation on screen meant to you growing up.
Your story goes here. Share a photograph, a memory, or a moment Dr. Long was part of.
Your story goes here. Describe a lesson from Susan that stayed with you into adulthood.
Your story goes here. Tell us how Dr. Long's work inspired your own path in education or community.
Your story goes here. Share how her example encouraged you to go back and finish something you started.
Every image has a story behind it.
The stories feature draws on three sources, always with proper permissions.
Dr. Long's personal collection
Photographs Dr. Long has taken and kept over a lifetime of connecting with people.
Her book
Images and memories from My Best Friends Call Me Susan.
Public sources
Publicly available online sources, used where appropriate and with proper permissions.
Your story can inspire someone else.
Every person has the potential to make an impact. Join the movement and help build a legacy that continues to help others.