I Got A Story To Tell
A community video project by Raashan Ahmad. 6 episodes featuring conversations focused on the black experience and life in Santa Fe, N.M. a city with a small black population.
Episode six: Natalia
This week I pass the mic to my friend Faridah who gets into a conversation with Natalia. They both speak on shared experiences in school, community, and growing up bi-racial in Santa Fe.
Episode Five: Ahmed
This week I talk to restaurant owner and beautiful human Ahmed who I love to be in conversation with about all things. We talk about his perspective and experience during this time in Santa Fe, how to get free, and more.
Episode Four: Isatu
This week I talk with my friend Isatu to talk about fatherhood, what brought him to Santa Fe and how he maintains when it seems like the world is falling down.
Episode Three: Shakaya
This week I link up with my friend Shakaya and get into conversation about black mental health, seeing each other, trust, joy, and maintaining in these times.
Episode Two: Lara
This week I meet up with my friend Lara who opens up about growing in Santa Fe N.M., and shares some stories about how this city has shaped her relationships and how she has navigated through.
Episode One: Monica
This week I meet up with my good friend Monica who gets beautifully vulnerable and honest about her journey to discovering and embracing her blackness.