Think Out Loud

Multimedia project examines the experiences of young Black men

By Elizabeth Castillo (OPB)
Feb. 18, 2021 4:47 p.m.

Broadcast: Thursday, Feb. 18

Photo of Ristom Habtemariam, a community ambassador with Word is Bond.

Ristom Habtemariam is a community ambassador with Word is Bond and participated in the "I Got a Story to Tell" project. Photo via Word is Bond.

William M. Stevenson

00:00
 / 
THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:

A new multimedia project tells the stories of young Black men in the Pacific Northwest from their perspectives. “I Got a Story to Tell” launched this month by the community organization Word is Bond. We hear from Lakayana Drury, the founder and executive director of Word is Bond, and Ristom Habtemariam, a community ambassador with the organization. Habtemariam is also featured in the project.

Contact “Think Out Loud®”

If you’d like to comment on any of the topics in this show, or suggest a topic of your own, please get in touch with us on Facebook or Twitter, send an email to thinkoutloud@opb.org, or you can leave a voicemail for us at 503-293-1983. The call-in phone number during the noon hour is 888-665-5865.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:
THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:

Become a Sustainer now at opb.org and help ensure OPB’s fact-based reporting, in-depth news and engaging programs thrive in 2025 and beyond.
We’ve gone to incredible places together this year. Support OPB’s essential coverage and exploration in 2025 and beyond. Join as a monthly Sustainer now or with a special year-end contribution. 
THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: