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Mu Omega Omega Chapter Host Scholarship Reception Celebration
AKA honors Black scholars with scholarships and celebration of academic excellence and community.
DWN
June 27, 2025
Colorado Ranks 15th Nationally for Safely Aging in Place
Colorado ranks 15th in U.S. for aging in place, balancing safety and high costs.
Eric Galatas
June 27, 2025
Colorado College Names Dr. Manya Whitaker as 15th President
Dr. Manya Whitaker named president of Colorado College, focusing on inclusive vision.
DWN
June 27, 2025
Thunder Reign, Champions Victorious in Seven
Thunder win NBA title; SGA named MVP amid Haliburton injury.
Lenn Durant
June 27, 2025
Joy as Resistance: Reclaiming Juneteenth in a Time of Backlash
BLM urges joy as protest amid Juneteenth and DEI backlash.
DWN
June 20, 2025
The Longest Walk: Three Powerful Insights from the Extraordinary Life of Jazz Legend Charles Burrell
Jazz legend Charles Burrell dies at 104, remembered for historic musical legacy.
DWN
June 20, 2025
Rockies' Bats Silence the Nats
Rockies tie home run record in win over Nationals.
Lenn Durant
June 20, 2025
Finals Twist of Fate After Key Injury
Thunder take 3-2 lead as Haliburton injury clouds Pacers' Finals hopes.
Lenn Durant
June 20, 2025
Stepping Out to Step Up; Broncos Put Work In
Broncos bolster roster in offseason push for 2025 success.
DWN
June 13, 2025
Colorado Communities Will Join National ‘No Kings’ Protests
Coloradans join ‘No Kings’ protests to defend democracy and oppose authoritarianism.
Eric Galatas
June 13, 2025
13 Juneteenth Events Honoring Freedom, Culture, and Community
Colorado celebrates 160 years of Juneteenth with 13 statewide events.
DWN
June 13, 2025
Fantastic Finals Finish Starts Series
Pacers upset Thunder with Game One buzzer-beater in NBA Finals.
Lenn Durant
June 13, 2025
Father’s Against Madness Making An Impact
Father’s Against Madness supports Denver fathers with suits and services.
DWN
June 13, 2025
Bright Futures, Bold Moves – 13 Outstanding Graduates Shine at the 74th Annual Cotillion
Thirteen debutantes celebrated for excellence at 74th Owl Club Cotillion.
DWN
June 13, 2025
NBA Finals Championship Set
Thunder and Pacers set to clash in 2025 NBA Finals.
Lenn Durant
June 6, 2025
Ownership Transition for Forest Street Care Facility
Forest Street nursing home sold to Sweetwater; now City Scape Care.
Rockies Record First Sweep of Season
Rockies notch first series sweep with Freeland and Goodman.
Lenn Durant
June 6, 2025
A Life Remembered: Celebrating Rashaud Terrelle Johnson’s Dash
Denver honors late comedian Rashaud Johnson with heartfelt memorial.
DWN
June 6, 2025
Family Mourns Loss of Rashaud Johnson in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
Aurora police fatally shoot Rashaud Johnson; case under independent investigation.
Lenn Durant
May 30, 2025
Mayor Johnston Outlines Steps to Balance Budget
Mayor Johnston announces hiring freeze and furloughs for city budget.
DWN
May 30, 2025
Colorado Will Now Test All Young Students for Dyslexia
Colorado mandates early dyslexia screening for all K–3 students.
DWN
May 30, 2025
Onslaught Paused after Special Guest Visit
Rockies shock Yankees with rare win; rookie Tanner Gordon earns victory.
Lenn Durant
May 30, 2025
Larry Hoover’s Federal Life Sentences Commuted
Trump commutes federal life sentence of Larry Hoover after 50 years.
DWN
May 30, 2025
Season Ends for Nuggets, Future Uncertain
Nuggets exit playoffs after Game 7 loss; future of leadership uncertain.
Lenn Durant
May 23, 2025
GOP Budget Plan: What’s In It for Workers?
GOP budget offers tax relief, cuts Medicaid and key safety nets.
DWN
May 23, 2025
AFT: ‘They’re Trying to Run our Minds’
AFT slams FAMU appointment as political ploy to control Black education.
Sweet News: The Cake Bar Tops PETA List
The Cake Bar named top vegan bakery by PETA for cruelty-free desserts.
DWN
May 23, 2025
NBA Final Four: Knicks-Pacers, Thunder-Wolves
NBA Final Four sees Thunder, Wolves, Pacers chase historic first title.
Lenn Durant
May 23, 2025
16th Street Reopens with Summer Celebration
Denver reopens 16th Street with downtown summer festival.
DWN
May 23, 2025
In Desperate Times, Black Shown the Door
Rockies fire Bud Black amid worst season start in franchise history.
Lenn Durant
May 16, 2025
83 Colorado Workers Killed in 2023 Amid Safety Gaps
Worker deaths in Colorado rise as safety oversight weakens.
Eric Galatas
May 16, 2025
Orientation Day at Dove Valley; Rookies Report
Broncos rookies debut at Dove Valley as team preps for 2025 season.
Lenn Durant
May 16, 2025
Rev. Dr. James D. Peters Jr. Called Home
Denver mourns Rev. Dr. James D. Peters Jr., civil rights icon and pastor.
DWN
May 16, 2025
Epic Battle Returns to Ball Arena Tied
Nuggets and Thunder tied 1-1 after dramatic playoff split.
Lenn Durant
May 9, 2025
Rockies Avoid Historic Collapse, Prospect Shines
Rockies avoid worst start ever as Dollander and Freeland lift team.
Lenn Durant
May 9, 2025
Five Years after George Floyd, Racial Justice Hopes Fade
Pew study shows fading hopes and declining support for racial justice.
Stacy M. Brown
May 9, 2025
Broncos Unconventional in Draft, Barron to Broncos
Nuggets face adversity in opening NBA playoff series against Clippers.
Lenn Durant
May 2, 2025
NFL Draft Drama Takes Center Stage
Shedeur Sanders drops to fifth round in dramatic NFL Draft turn.
Lenn Durant
May 2, 2025
Jails Packed with Minor Offenders
New data shows U.S. jails packed with non-violent offenders.
Stacy M. Brown
April 25, 2025
Rockie Mountain Low, Colorado
Rockies suffer worst franchise start amid Coors Field celebration.
Lenn Durant
April 25, 2025
Psychedelic Mushroom Therapy has Arrived
Colorado launches state-regulated psychedelic mushroom centers.
Eric Galatas
April 25, 2025
DPS Makes History with Degree-Granting Bill
DPS will offer associate degrees under historic education bill.
DWN
April 18, 2025
Celebrating 60 Years of Colorado Sports Legends
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame honors 2025 inductees at 60th banquet.
DWN
April 18, 2025
Social Security Cuts Could Impact Coloradans
Social Security cuts may reduce access for thousands in Colorado.
Eric Galatas
April 18, 2025
Annual Robinson Observation Takes Historical Twist
Jackie Robinson Day marked by reflection, protest, and politicized erasure.
Lenn Durant
April 18, 2025
Target Faces Revolt After Abandoning DEI
Target hit with protests, boycotts, and union pushes over DEI rollback.
Stacy M. Brown
April 18, 2025
Justice Denied: The Killing of Jalen Seabron
No charges for officer in killing of Jalen Seabron sparks outcry.
DWN
April 11, 2025
Surprise Nuggets Firings Sends Shockwaves
Nuggets fire Head Coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth before playoffs.
Lenn Durant
April 11, 2025
Uptown Community Health Center to Continue Service
Uptown Health Center expands access to underserved residents.
Denver’s Improved Property Research Tool
Denver launches new property site with mobile access and better data.
DWN
April 11, 2025
Cold Start for Rockies Opening Stand
Rockies struggle in opener but find promise in rookie Chase Dollander.
Lenn Durant
April 11, 2025
Colorado Rockies 2025 Season Preview
Rockies begin 2025 season seeking redemption after 100+ loss seasons.
Lenn Durant
April 4, 2025
Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave
Smithsonian’s Black history museum faces political scrutiny.
MLK’s Voice Rings Loud as Trump Tries to Erase Black History
MLK’s legacy resists modern attempts to erase Black history and civil rights.
Stacy M. Brown
April 4, 2025
Differing Ideas on Liberation
Tariffs and protest define competing visions of “liberation” in Washington.
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April 4, 2025
Denver’s New Safety Plan Focuses on Safety But Lacks a Strategy for Reviving Shopping and Attractions
Denver boosts downtown patrols in safety plan, shopping scene still lacking.
DWN
April 4, 2025
Controversial Election Executive Order Signed
Trump signs executive order on elections, sparking fears of voter suppression.
Stacy M. Brown
March 28, 2025
Ready to Rumble in Rockies Road Opener
Rockies open 2025 season with Kyle Freeland starting against the Rays.
Lenn Durant
March 28, 2025
Gone Too Soon, George Foreman Passes
Boxing icon George Foreman dies at 76, remembered for legacy in and out of the ring.
Lenn Durant
March 28, 2025
Grandview Girls Crowned State Champions
Grandview girls dominate Legend to win fifth state championship.
Lenn Durant
March 21, 2025
Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press
NNPA’s Dr. Chavis calls for Black Press-led mobilization.
Return to Jim Crow: Federal Rules Allow Segregation
Concerns grow as federal rule changes could revive segregation.
Stacy M. Brown
March 21, 2025
Colorado Is Ready to Preserve Voting Rights
Colorado pushes for state-level voting rights protections.
DWN
March 21, 2025
Hunter Ambrose Appointed Community Power-Building Lead
Hunter Ambrose joins DBIP as Community Power-Building Lead.
DWN
March 14, 2025
Inked Deals Make the Broncos Better
Broncos bolster defense with major free agency signings.
Lenn Durant
March 14, 2025
Millions of Americans Juggling Side Hustles to Make Ends Meet, Denver Ranks Above-Average
44% of Americans rely on side hustles; Denver ranks as overworked.
Stacy M. Brown
March 14, 2025
The Buzz on Denver’s Updated Noise Ordinance
Denver updates noise laws for construction, festivals, and trash pickup.
DWN
March 14, 2025
Rising Measles Cases Prompt State Vaccination Push
Colorado officials urge MMR vaccination as measles cases rise.
DWN
March 7, 2025
Terita Walker Named 2025 Colorado High School Principal of the Year
Denver East’s Terita Walker honored as 2025 Colorado Principal of the Year.
DWN
March 7, 2025
Cuts to Medicaid Considered to Extend Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts
Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate Colorado community health centers.
Eric Galatas
March 7, 2025
Nuggets Disservice to Black Community a Disgrace
Denver Nuggets face backlash for denying media credentials to Black press.
Lenn Durant
March 7, 2025
Active Shooter Incident at Main Event in Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch shooting leaves one dead, multiple arrested.
DWN
February 28, 2025
Alvin F. Poussaint, Advocate for Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint, advocate for Black mental health, dies at 90.
Stacy M. Brown
February 28, 2025
Black Homeownership and First-Time Buyers in Denver
Black homeownership rises in Denver, but affordability remains a challenge.
DWN
February 28, 2025
Next is Here, Broncos Look Ahead
Broncos prepare for the NFL Draft, evaluating top prospects.
Lenn Durant
February 28, 2025
Soul and R&B Mourn Loss of Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, and Jerry Butler
Music legends Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, and Jerry Butler pass away.
DWN
February 24, 2025
Rockies Preparations Underway at Talking Stick
Rockies begin preseason with hopes of bouncing back after two tough seasons.
Lenn Durant
February 21, 2025
NAACP and Community Support COSCO’s DEI Commitment
NAACP supports COSCO’s DEI commitment amid nationwide policy rollbacks.
DWN
February 21, 2025
Payton Recognized for Outstanding Service
Broncos coach Sean Payton honored for community leadership and playoff success.
Lenn Durant
February 21, 2025
Modern Love, Black Voices: BLK’s First ‘State of Black Singles’ Report
BLK report reveals evolving dating norms and social media’s impact on Black singles.
Stacy M. Brown
February 21, 2025
Corporate America Abandons DE&I, But Black-Owned Brands Are the Future
Black-owned brands rise as corporations abandon DE&I commitments.
Stacy M. Brown
February 14, 2025
Chiefs Dethroned in Big Easy Eagles Rout
Eagles crush Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX; Jalen Hurts wins MVP.
Lenn Durant
February 14, 2025
In Memoriam: Grace L. Stiles
Educator and historian Grace Stiles leaves a lasting legacy in Denver.
DWN
February 14, 2025
Celebrating Excellence at The 54th CGMAHF Awards!
CGMAHF honors gospel artists, leaders, and activists at its 54th annual ceremony.
DWN
February 7, 2025
Dr. Jamita Horton Named Executive Director of Teach Plus Colorado
Dr. Jamita Horton appointed Executive Director of Teach Plus Colorado.
DWN
February 7, 2025
2025 Juanita Gray Community Service Award Recipients
Denver honors leaders and youth at the 2025 Juanita Gray Community Service Awards.
DWN
February 7, 2025
NFL Drops ‘End Racism’ from Super Bowl Field
NFL criticized for removing “End Racism” slogan ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Stacy M. Brown
February 7, 2025
Super Bowl LIX, Super Sunday Preview
Chiefs and Eagles clash in Super Bowl LIX; Lamar headlines halftime show.
Lenn Durant
February 7, 2025
Exploitation: How Tragedy is Used to Promote Racist and Partisan Attacks
Trump and allies politicize midair crash, blaming DEI policies.
Stacy M. Brown
January 31, 2025
Harvard Under Fire for Slashing Slavery Initiative Staff
Harvard criticized for cutting staff from its slavery research initiative.
Stacy M. Brown
January 31, 2025
High School and College Students - Ready to Launch Your Career?
Denver International Airport launches the 2025 DENtern Program for students.
DWN
January 31, 2025
Parting Words from the 2024-25 Broncos
Broncos reflect on a strong season led by rookie QB Bo Nix and a dominant defense.
Lenn Durant
January 24, 2025
Biden Pardons Marcus Garvey and Others
Biden pardons Marcus Garvey and others in acts of justice and reconciliation.
Stacy M. Brown
January 24, 2025
Breaking Barriers at the Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance’s MLK Service
Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance honors MLK's legacy with awards and leadership milestones.
DWN
January 24, 2025
Colorado Symphony’s 39th Annual MLK Tribute Concert
Colorado Symphony honors MLK with awards and music celebrating unity.
DWN
January 24, 2025
Trump Outlines America First Agenda: What It Means for Black Americans
Trump's "America First" agenda may intensify systemic inequities impacting Black Americans.
Los Angeles’s Historic Black Community Devastated by Eaton Canyon Fires
Eaton Canyon fires devastate Altadena, a historic Black community.
Stacy M. Brown
January 17, 2025
Buried in Buffalo, the Broncos Season Ends
Broncos' playoff run ends with a 31-7 loss to the Bills.
Lenn Durant
January 17, 2025
Biden’s Track Record with Black America is Complex
Analysis of Biden's achievements and challenges in racial justice.
Stacy M. Brown
January 17, 2025
Denver Secures Former Park Hill Golf Course for Public Park
Denver transforms Park Hill Golf Course into a public park.
DWN
January 17, 2025