Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From Louisiana’s Creole history to Appalachia’s folktales to Memphis’s Black art scene, three creators are keeping Southern oral traditions alive. Jeremy K. Simien, Bryan “YoBreezye” Roberson, and Michael @TheAppalachianSon Story combine creativity, pride, and community to preserve stories for the future. From Front Porches to Feeds brings to life the art of passing Southern stories forward.
Check out more of each creator's work:
Bryan: instagram.com/yobreezye
Jeremy: instagram.com/jeremy.k.simien
Michael: instagram.com/theappalachianson/?hl=en
The Story in Us is a thematic anthology that celebrates storytelling traditions from across the United States and the world. Each short character driven documentary is a deep dive into a culture’s tradition of storytelling told faithfully by members of that community. With authenticity and care, each film explores lesser-known histories with unique perspectives and insights to bring these storytelling legacies to light. The first season of The Story in Us was produced in partnership with the PBS Ignite Filmmakers Program, a hybrid 12-month program for up to 10 early-career filmmakers who have experienced barriers to entering the media industry.
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From Louisiana’s Creole history to Appalachia’s folktales to Memphis’s Black art scene, three creators are keeping Southern oral traditions alive. Jeremy K. Simien, Bryan “YoBreezye” Roberson, and Michael @TheAppalachianSon Story combine creativity, pride, and community to preserve stories for the future. From Front Porches to Feeds brings to life the art of passing Southern stories forward.
Check out more of each creator's work:
Bryan: instagram.com/yobreezye
Jeremy: instagram.com/jeremy.k.simien
Michael: instagram.com/theappalachianson/?hl=en
The Story in Us is a thematic anthology that celebrates storytelling traditions from across the United States and the world. Each short character driven documentary is a deep dive into a culture’s tradition of storytelling told faithfully by members of that community. With authenticity and care, each film explores lesser-known histories with unique perspectives and insights to bring these storytelling legacies to light. The first season of The Story in Us was produced in partnership with the PBS Ignite Filmmakers Program, a hybrid 12-month program for up to 10 early-career filmmakers who have experienced barriers to entering the media industry.
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PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: to.pbs.org/DonateVoices
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Subscribe to PBS Voices so you never miss an episode! youtube.com/@PBSDocumentaries
And keep up with PBS Voices on:
Facebook: facebook.com/PBSDigitalStudios
Twitter: twitter.com/pbsds
Instagram: instagram.com/pbsds
