OUT HERE: Recent Episodes
Kyana Gordon
OUT HERE is a folklore series determined to bring America together. It's a love letter to people whose voices deserve to be heard.
Khadega Mohammed is a prolific young voice, and in this episode she reflects on her life as a Black Sudanese Muslim immigrant, community organizer and spoken word artist.
Xavier and Brian Oglesby are two brothers with a tight bond. They share vivid memories and compelling observations from their experiences as Black people in a predominately white state.
Angelo talks about his passion for agriculture, elder wisdom, sustainable business and the Taos Pueblo way of life.
Racquelle Trammell shares experiences from her life as a Black trans activist, mother, and visionary.
Shannon Kane talks about confronting stereotypes, her tight bond with nature and how she overcame drug addiction.
Lorene Willis shares her journey of becoming a Jicarilla Apache woman and life on the reservation.
Blair Anderson speaks about his life of resistance as a Black Panther and organizer within the prison system.
Cora L. Hairston shares stories from her life as a writer, musician, and Black coal miner's daughter.
OUT HERE is a folklore series. I'm Kyana Gordon. And in June, 2019, I took a leap of faith and traveled across America to meet thirty-one everyday people who believed in my vision and reflected on the intimate details of their lives. We talked about E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G: memories, love, community, the state of America, home, safety, and the values that have fortified their survival.