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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 Metro Classroom To Career Hub, which intentionally integrates post-graduate activities related to careers or graduate school into all aspects of the MSU Denver Roadrunner experience.

Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and edited by The Composer, Dane Desai. Recorded live on Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado.



The Stories:

(01:30) Thaw Sue reconnects with her Karen roots after running into an old friend.

(08:06) Jose Chavez Quezada realizes the power of friendship during a trip to South Dakota.

(15:52) Jessica Quintana ditches class with a friend to make a meal.

(22:33) Francisco Martinez gains a deeper sense of self through an online friendship.

(29:15) Jasmine Villalobos-Valles finds inspiration over tacos with friends.

(35:03) Belen Vazquez and her friends make the most of their 2020 graduation.



Links: ⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Metro State Classroom to Career Hub

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.



Links: ⁠⁠Learn more about the Game Changers

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.



Links: ⁠Learn more about Justice and Heritage Academy

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.



Links: Learn more about Ednium

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

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 about family traditions. Our partners for this installment are the Venzor sisters and Convivir Colorado, a nonprofit supporting youth as they find power in their migrant experience.

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:

(01:17) Alejandra Venzor finds inspiration in a blue hiking backpack.

(06:40) Elisabeth Rodriguez connects with her dad over a dance.

(13:39) Miriam Valtierra grows closer to her family while making tamales.

(19:42) Paulina Venzor finds home in the form of a gas station snack.

(26:53) Efren Saenz learns a valuable lesson by playing games with his cousin.

(32:00) Alejandro Fuentes discovers love at the dinner table.



Links:

Learn more about Convivir Colorado