This week on Mosaics, we hear from four storytellers about their journeys of displacement to becoming an American. Tune in to learn more about Idaho's resettlement history, hear firsthand accounts from storytellers representing Ukraine, Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, and experience the cultural heritages they continue to carry with them as they contribute to the American experiment.
Featured storytellers include Alla Aguilar and Tom Kanon (mother and son), Yasmin Aguilar, and Ezra ‘Kevin’ Irankunda. Ernestine, a high school student in Boise, performed an opening song in Kinyarwanda. Boise City Council Member Jimmy Hallyburton presented an opening message, and Mosaics host Holly Beech shared about the resettlement history and trends in Idaho.
This event was presented by the City of Boise on June 4 in partnership with the Idaho Office for Refugees and hosted at JUMP, part of the City of Boise's America 250 series.
This episode was recorded live and produced by SB Studios.
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