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 “Friends,” stories about unity and camaraderie. Our partner for this installment is the Game Changers, an organization that aims to Educate, support, and celebrate youth to increase their participation in youth violence prevention initiatives to create an even more powerful force for positive change. 

Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and edited by The Composer, Dane Desai. Recorded live at ⁠BUILD⁠ in Five Points, Denver.

The Stories:
(01:25) Trezhur Kimbrou sees herself in a classmate.
(06:08) Kennadi Jackson finds friendship in her cousin.
(10:18) Kimberly Grayson reflects on how sisterhood carried her through a trying time.
(18:02) Eli’ana Grimes finds gratitude in her friends during a tough day.

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Learn More about the Game Changers