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Black Philanthropy Month Marks a Legacy of Generosity

Black Philanthropy Month Marks a Legacy of Generosity

Pregnant Women Can Now Avoid Incarceration, Thanks to New Colorado Law

Pregnant Women Can Now Avoid Incarceration, Thanks to New Colorado Law

Victim Rights Advocate Danny Montes Named to New Obama Foundation Leaders Program

By Bennito L. Kelty
Aug 8, 2023

"I want to make sure communities heal."
After 303 Creative Ruling, Brianna Titone Ready to Act to Keep Colorado Inclusive

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 17, 2023

The Supreme Court's ruling for 303 Creative won't be the last time Coloradans hear of the case — or its effects.
Denver City Council Approves La Raza Park as Third Historic Cultural District

By Bennito L. Kelty
Jun 27, 2023

Denver's Chicano movement held rallies here...and was attacked by the police.
World Premiere of Stonewall at Benchmark Theatre Fights for Liberation

By Toni Tresca
Jun 7, 2023

"There wouldn't be any Pride celebrations today if it weren't for this pivotal moment in history."
Could Drones Help Find Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women?

By Michael Roberts
Jun 6, 2023

A Colorado nonprofit has a new idea for finding crime victims in the West.
Su Teatro Concludes Fiftieth Season With an Iconic Production

By Toni Tresca
Jun 5, 2023

"Our art reflects the world's slow change while keeping things lighthearted with crude humor."
Eagle Feathers, Mexican Flags at Center of High School Graduation Drama

By Bennito L. Kelty
May 30, 2023

High school students in Colorado and Oklahoma have come under attack for donning cultural and religious items with their graduation regalia.
Aurora's Top Officials Still Trying to "Re-Establish Trust" Four Years After Elijah McClain's Death

By Bennito L. Kelty
May 8, 2023

Aurora's new heads of police, fire and city manager's office are still working to reestablish trust and legitimacy after the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Denver Environmental Group Pushes for "Green Dating" on Latino Hookup App Chispa

By Bennito L. Kelty
May 2, 2023

The Colorado-based group GreenLatinos is pushing the idea of "green dating" in hopes of bringing together more eco-friendly people.
How a Homeless Teen Became a Mentor and Supervisor for the Nonprofit That Helped Save His Life

By Bennito L. Kelty
Apr 27, 2023

Ja'Brel Dorsett says youth leaders with the SCD Enrichment program helped save his life after he became homeless in high school. Now, he works with them.
First Colorado Theatre Guild Auditions Come Complete With Drama

By Toni Tresca
Apr 21, 2023

"This event is not taking anything away from people; rather, the Unified Auditions are adding to the landscape of opportunities."
Amerikin at Curious Theatre Could Be Its Most Controversial Play Yet

By Toni Tresca
Mar 15, 2023

"This is the kind of theater that people need to see live, because this show is going to stick with you for years to come."
Su Teatro's El Espíritu Natural Tells Us "The Earth Is Good; We Need It to Survive"

By Toni Tresca
Mar 7, 2023

"This play reminds people that we have a responsibility to teach the next generation our memories."
A Snitch in Time: The FBI's Informant Inside Denver's George Floyd Protests

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Feb 7, 2023

Exposed by the new podcast Alphabet Story .
Kodi Delaney Uses Art as a Tool to Heal From Childhood Trauma

By Toni Tresca
Feb 1, 2023

A Death in the Family opens February 3 at RemainReal Fine Art.
Emerging BIPOC Playwrights Project Accepting Applications for First Class

By Susan Froyd
Jan 31, 2023

"We need a new system for black and brown writers to learn what they need to know.”
People to Watch 2023: Nga Vương-Sandoval, Welcome Committee

By Emily Ferguson
Jan 3, 2023

She came to Denver as a refugee; now she helps other refugees.
Ten Resolutions for Denver in 2023

By Teague Bohlen
Dec 31, 2022

Here are ten practical suggestions that we think are achievable in the coming year.
Why Unlucky Thirteen's George Floyd Protest Lawsuit Could Cost Denver Plenty

By Michael Roberts
Dec 8, 2022

A "Black Target" T-shirt was targeted frequently.
ShopBIPOC Connects Consumers With BIPOC-Owned Local Small Businesses

By Cleo Mirza
Nov 25, 2022

Shop local!

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