Mixtape Vol. #4: Access Opportunity
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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 "Roads," stories about detours and destinations. Our partner for this installment is the Access Opportunity. Access Opportunity (AO) helps ambitious, community-minded students define their individual paths through high school, college, and into their careers. AO’s programming is tailored to help students learn how to use their education to make change in their communities with programming around Community-Building, Self-Discovery and Leadership Development. Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria. Recorded live at Shop at Matter in Five Points, Denver, Colorado. The Stories: (1:27) Ivan Rosales finally gets what he's always wanted, his favorite person. (7:16) Stephanie Maldonado was driven to succeed, but at what cost? (15:53) Serenity Martinez was a popular person until she wasn't. (21:14) Manny Mendez tells a story of resilience set in the University of Colorado - Boulder engineering school. (28:08) Jaquelin Hernandez seeks courage in the face of constant worry for her undocumented parents. Links: Access Opportunity Donate To YEBO Shop @ Matter Follow us on Instagram @YEBOPod
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