Lift Up

Lift Up: Josh Patterson

November 30, 2023
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.  Our next Lift Up storyteller is Joshua Patterson. A two-year transplant, Josh hopes to one day be considered a full Moabite. He is currently...
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Lift Up: Erin Trim

October 4, 2023
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.  Our next Lift Up storyteller is Erin Trim. After a youth of many moves, Erin found a home and community in Moab in 2008....
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Lift Up: Kaitlin Myers

August 31, 2023
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.  Our next Lift Up storyteller is Kaitlin Myers, a housing advocate, rafter, and glitter enthusiast. She moved to Moab as an Americorps VISTA from...
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Lift Up Season 1 – Sylvia Bentley and Matthew A. Jonassaint

June 30, 2023
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and honor the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our shared history. So during this final week of June, KZMU News is revisiting Season 1 of Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. We’ll hear many local stories and perspectives, including thoughts on creating and protecting...
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Lift Up Season 1 – Sallie Hodges

June 29, 2023
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and honor the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our shared history. So during this final week of June, KZMU News is revisiting Season 1 of Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. We’ll hear many local stories and perspectives, including thoughts on creating and protecting...
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Lift Up Season 1 – Sam Van Wetter

June 28, 2023
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and honor the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our shared history. So during this final week of June, KZMU News is revisiting Season 1 of Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. We’ll hear many local stories and perspectives, including thoughts on creating and protecting...
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Lift Up Season 1 – Nicole Croke

June 27, 2023
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and honor the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our shared history. So during this final week of June, KZMU News is revisiting Season 1 of Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. We’ll hear many local stories and perspectives, including thoughts on creating and protecting...
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Lift Up Season 1 – Laura DeFrain

June 26, 2023
Pride Month is a time to celebrate and honor the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our shared history. So during this final week of June, KZMU News is revisiting Season 1 of Lift Up: LGBTQ+ Visibility. We’ll hear many local stories and perspectives, including thoughts on creating and protecting...
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Lift Up – Zachary Johnson

June 21, 2023
Lift Up is a KZMU storytelling project intending to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.  Our next Lift Up storyteller is Zachary Johnson. A long-time Moab resident, Zachary grew up here and graduated from Grand County High School. He’s...
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Lift Up – Alison Anders

May 25, 2023
Lift Up continues! This KZMU storytelling project intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all. Our next Lift Up storyteller is Alison Anders. They like to spend their time exploring, cooking with friends, creating art, and instigating dance parties....
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Lift Up – John Walden

April 12, 2023
The second season of Lift Up continues! This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.  The next Lift Up storyteller is John Walden, an illustrator and artist who grew up in Moab. John shares his journey...
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Lift Up – Josie Loner

March 22, 2023
Lift Up is back for a second season! Season 2 of this storytelling project will elevate LGBTQ+ voices in the high desert. This KZMU series intends to deepen understanding and empathy within our community and reinforce a sense of safety and belonging for all.  Our first storyteller is Josie Loner...
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