Welcome to Mission 1477, YEBO’s statewide storytelling initiative centering and celebrating the voices of people in our communities. The theme of this Mixtape is “Home,” four stories inspired by the power of community. Our partner for this installment is the Colorado Youth Congress, a nonprofit working with young people to transform themselves, communities, and broader systems through individual healing and community health.

Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and edited by The Composer, Dane Desai. Recorded live at YEBO’s headquarters in Green Spaces, Denver.

The Stories:
(01:21) Ahmed Eltayeb finds healing after the loss of a close family member.
(09:23) Aiyana Urbina reflects on the impact of her 8th grade continuation.
(17:05) Grace Mabongo gains a lesson in kindness from a classmate.
(23:13) Vanessa Ambriz bonds with her siblings while watching TV.

Links:
⁠⁠Learn more about the Colorado Youth Congress