25 Years of Stories: Detroit and Chicago - Jeni De La O Photo By Andrew Propp

“The thing about growing up in Hoffman Gardens is that your neighbors were just as likely to feed you as they were to give you a Cocotazo.”

Photo by Andrew Propp

25 Years of Stories: Detroit and Chicago

This week, we take a look back at our Detroit and Chicago StorySLAMs, and play two of our favorite stories from those events. This episode is hosted by Dame Wilburn.

Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.

Jeni De La O remembers her grandmother.

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05:29
Shifting Gears

by Grace Topinka

Grace Topinka tries to learn stick shift.

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05:07
The Cocotazo

by Jeni De La O

Jeni De La O remembers her grandmother.

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25 Years of Stories: Detroit and Chicago

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Jenis Abuelita And Mother Circa 1965

Jeni's abuelita and mother circa 1965.

Jenis Abuelita Right Before Jenis Wedding Reception 2018

Jeni's abuelita right before Jeni's wedding reception in 2018.