25 Years of Stories: Finding Power - Lyralen Kaye Photo By Leah Haydock

“For my mother the move and my father's bankruptcy meant humiliation but for me it meant the last three months of eighth grade would be spent at Grade School Number 4.”

25 Years of Stories: Finding Power

This week, we feature two stories about power - who gets it, who wields it, and what it takes to find it. This episode is hosted by Jodi Powell.

Storytellers: Lyralen Kaye, Phyllis Omido

To find out more about Phyllis Omido’s work, check out her NGO The Center for Justice, Governance, and Environmental Action - centerforjgea.com

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Stories in this Episode

06:58
My Mother, the Nun, and Me

by Lyralen Kaye

Lyralen Kaye comes to terms with their sexuality, while realizing that their mother might be in love with a nun.

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08:26
Undaunted Planet

by Phyllis Omido

An activist works to try and stop a smelting plant from poisoning an entire community.

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Extras From This Episode

25 Years of Stories: Finding Power Extras

Lyralen Kaye

A Reading Of Lyralen Kayes Play Based On The Experience Of Their Mother And The Nun

A reading of Lyralen Kaye's play based on the experience of their mother and the nun.

Lyralen Kaye And Their Partner

Lyralen Kaye and their partner.

Phyllis Omido

Phyllis Omido Works In The Community

Phyllis Omido works in the community.

Phyllis Omido Talks To Community Members

Phyllis Omido talks to community members.