ABOUT YEBO
THROUGH VOICE, WE LIVE.
Yebo
/’jebaʊ /
exclamation
Zulu, South African
1. used to show agreement or approval; yes.
YEBO’s Final Season
After nearly a decade of programming, storytelling, and community building, YEBO will conclude its work in spring 2027.
This decision reflects an intentional closing of the organization and the completion of a chapter that began in 2017. YEBO was created to bring Black and Brown youth together around storytelling, creative expression, cultural connection, and mental wellness. Over the years, that work has taken many forms—from live storytelling and podcasts to media production, wellness experiences, youth-led programming, and partnerships across Denver and Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
YEBO’s final season is an opportunity to document and celebrate that body of work while bringing the organization to a thoughtful close. Through spring 2027, YEBO will host its final programs, produce a final collection of stories called Lasts: Stories about Endings & Beginnings, gather reflections from the people who shaped the organization, and culminate with a final community celebration.
YEBO is closing with the same spirit of self-determination that has guided the organization from the beginning: with intention, gratitude, and pride in what was created together. After our programs end, this website will remain an archive of YEBO’s stories, voices, and creative work so that what was made here can continue to be heard, seen, and revisited.
OUR VALUES
AUTHENTICITY
Authenticity is unmitigated self-expression. Our stories celebrate and share our unique voices, experiences, and perspectives.
SELF-DETERMINATION
Self-Determination is living our possibilities in the world. Our stories inspire us to take ownership of our narratives and shape our lives.
COMMUNITY
Community is nourishment through relationships. Our stories build strong, healthy connections between people to create respect and collaboration.
PILLARS OF IMPACT
YEBO addresses critical challenges faced by Black and Brown youth aged 14-24 through research-based, storytelling-centered programs. Grounded in the “Social and Community Context” of the five social determinants of health, YEBO strengthens social ties and fosters psychosocial well-being by using storytelling as a transformative tool.
Our work is built around three key pillars: Education & Career Empowerment, Cultural Enrichment, and Youth Mental Health. These pillars address the challenges Black and Brown youth face, including underrepresentation, misrepresentation, and racial harm in school environments and beyond, and create opportunities for youth to share their narratives, develop life skills, and nurture their mental well-being.
- Education & Career Empowerment: Our programs enhance communication skills through narrative literacy, grow executive function skills, and strengthen digital technology proficiency.
- Cultural Enrichment: Our programs celebrate cultural heritage, promote cultural participation, and foster empathy.
- Youth Mental Health: Our programs foster reflective narratives, enhance social & emotional intelligence, and build and strengthen interpersonal relationships
