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,” six stories inspired by the Mile High City. Our partner for this installment is Ednium: The Alumni Collective, a nonprofit aiming to mobilize Denver Public School alumni as a powerful force to change the way cities educate and reinvest in its homegrown talent.

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:
(01:26) Brayan Montes learns a valuable lesson during First Friday on Santa Fe.
(08:59) Kathe Traore finds a new beginning at CU Denver.
(16:36) David Martinez reimagines his identity after meeting a local icon.
(23:01) Peter Lubembela discovers his personal power while advocating for a neighborhood school.
(30:10) Hanna Fernandez receives a profound gift from a stranger.
(36:24) TeRay Esquibel finds humanity while walking to the light rail station.

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