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the stories we carry forward
Through interviews, oral histories, artifacts, and community conversations, ABS brings history, culture, traditions, education, and the arts to life. While Arizona remains at the heart of our work, our archives also explore influential people, places, stories, and cultural movements beyond state borders, including Los Angeles' Chicano Story Project and San Diego's historic Chicano Park.
As our reach continues to grow, our mission remains unchanged: to honor where we came from, bring our gente together, and keep the rich history and enduring spirit of Arizona's barrios alive.
Be Part of Our Story
Every family has a story…
Every neighborhood has a history…
Every generation has something worth preserving.
Arizona Barrio Stories exists because thousands of community members have chosen to share their memories, photographs, experiences, and traditions. Together, we are building a living archive that honors the past while inspiring future generations.
We invite you to become part of our story.
Join our community, share your memories, and help ensure that the history, culture, and enduring spirit of Arizona's barrios continue to thrive for generations to come.
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ORAL HISTORIES ✦ ART & CULTURE ✦ NEIGHBORHOOD LEGACIES ✦ ARIZONA VOICES ✦
COMMUNITY
We cultivate pride and cultural connection throughout the ABS community
By sharing stories of our vanished barrios, we restore collective memory and bridge generational divides—helping new generations connect with their rich cultural heritage. As our membership grows, so does our storytelling vault, expanding with each contribution and deepening the legacy we preserve.
Advocacy
A spirit of advocacy is embedded throughout our digital broadcast content, reflecting ABS’s commitment to delivering accurate, practical information that empowers lives.
Through our diverse programming, we feature professionals and subject-matter experts from all walks of life who serve as dynamic hosts and contributors. Signature shows such as The Irma Payán Show, La Plática, and Salud, Dinero y Amor (AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection) offer timely insights on issues that matter—from health and finance to relationships and community well-being.
Recognition
Arizona Barrio Stories (ABS) reaches a collective monthly audience of nearly 500,000 across multiple digital streaming and social media platforms.
Our content appears on outlets including Latino USA TV and Media, Facebook, Cox, Instagram, Chicano Hollywood, YouTube, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, TikTok, LinkedIn, and others.We welcome inquiries from sponsors, merchants, partners, and organizations interested in tailored marketing collaborations. ABS offers unique opportunities to connect with diverse audiences through purposeful storytelling and cultural engagement.
Educate & Inform
We collect, preserve, and share knowledge about our gente with a global audience.
In addition to historical documentation of barrios, our growing repository features rich, descriptive content on Indigenous traditions, cultural arts, local history, landmarks, and notable buildings and structures. This material is conveyed through compelling personal narratives and insightful dialogue with subject matter experts.To date, we have produced approximately 400 interviews and streaming segments—each contributing to a living archive that elevates community memory, identity, and resilience.