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 Justice and Heritage Academy (JHA), a home school consortium that aims to develop well-rounded human beings in academics, arts, and justice initiatives within their community and world.

Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and edited by The Composer, Dane Desai. Recorded live at JHA in Antonito, Colorado.

The Stories:
(01:24) Hayden Poe grows a friendship in the most unusual circumstances.
(04:39) Soraya Martinez goes to a party and gains a close friend.
(08:56) Kianna Pachaco Gurule shares a clumsy moment with classmates.
(13:26) Aaron Abeyta discovers peace in a guitar and fishing.
(20:02) Rachel Large finds belonging through zombies and Twinkies.
(24:17) Rudy Valdez has a high-stakes slice of pizza.

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