Thank you for listening to Montbello Memory Mapping on The Voice of Montbello Podcast! In this episode, we hear from Montbello Educator and Advocate Shirly Richard. Shirly has been a Montbello resident for 52 years and played a key role in the community’s development. She loves the fighting spirit of Montbello as residents fought for resources and recognition.
This is episode one of the Montbello Memory Mapping Podcast Series, where Montbello Youth interviews Elders from the Montbello Community. You will learn more about how Montbello came to be and how it has developed into the thriving community it is today.
Interviews are performed by youth podcasters Lucero, Kylejay, Yannis, Mohammad, and Lea with support from Mayra Gonzáles, Franklin Cruz, Josue Rodriguez, and Paul Clifton.