Community

Five Points community leader Crayton “CB” Jones Jr. remembered for lasting legacy.

Key Colorado laws and policy changes residents need to know for 2026.

Denver honors Wellington Webb’s legacy of inclusive leadership.

Denver Clerk & Recorder consolidates services into one location.

LEAP offers winter heating assistance as colder months approach.

New federal rules change SNAP and Medicaid eligibility in Colorado.

Colorado Gives Day breaks records with $56.5M raised statewide.

Colorado primaries set the stage for pivotal 2026 elections.

Chris Herndon selected as DEN’s next Chief Commercial Officer.

Black-owned vendor market brings community, culture, and holiday cheer.

State boosts food pantry funding to meet rising hunger needs.

Dre and Iovine launch creative tech-innovation program in Denver schools.

Dr. Brownlee raises $100K for CCA students via 71-mile walk.

Denver mourns passing of Rodney Rogers and Michael Ray Richardson.

Denver jazz legend Purnell Steen passes at 84 after six decades of shaping Five Points music.

Colorado’s College America lawsuit pushes school-choice debates into higher education.

Aurora opens multi-tier campus to empower unhoused residents’ recovery and independence.

Five Points icon Matthew Yarber Jr. remembered for business and community impact.

Denver voters approve all measures and elect new DPS leadership.

Aurora elects diverse community-focused council centered on unity and equity.

Denver voters approve major measures; new DPS board leadership elected.

Colorado nonprofits prep for Dec 9 Gives Day, racing to secure incentive funds.

Colorado sues USDA over halted SNAP benefits during shutdown.

Denver voters to decide on renaming Excise and Licenses to Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Critics urge Denver voters to reject flavored tobacco ban, citing tax loss and overreach.

Denver voters to decide whether to overhaul at-large City Council elections.

Denver’s $1B bond package funds infrastructure, parks, and housing—without new taxes.

Rev. Dr. Timothy Tyler leaves Shorter AME for leadership at First AME Los Angeles.

Colorado voters face Props LL and MM on funding school meals and SNAP.

East High centennial film fest spotlights Pam Grier, Harold Lloyd, and Hattie McDaniel.

CBWPA to honor seven Black women leaders at annual luncheon.

DPS opens applications for DPS 101 community leadership program.

Colorado’s November 2025 ballot includes statewide measures, Denver bonds, and Aurora charter amendments.

Aurora police fatally shoot Rajon Stubblefield, sparking renewed accountability calls.

DPS teacher Deborah Sims Fard announces run for at-large Denver school board seat.

Mayor Johnston taps Gibson and Gardner for top Denver leadership posts.

Park Hill Pirates win 21–0 in youth football season opener.

King Baptist Church to host 3rd annual FIREvival youth summit in Denver.

Denver struggles to close $200M budget gap after layoffs.

CBWPA’s 47th Summit to spotlight Black women’s leadership and youth empowerment.

Report warns Colorado unprepared for rising senior care and housing costs.

Tracy Stancil earns second award nod for leadership and global service impact.

Annie Bridges remembered as devoted, stylish, and spirited community leader.

Memoir honors BPIR founder Lu Vason, celebrating his impact on Black rodeo culture.

Dr. Manya Whitaker named president of Colorado College, focusing on inclusive vision.

Jazz legend Charles Burrell dies at 104, remembered for historic musical legacy.

Father’s Against Madness supports Denver fathers with suits and services.

Thirteen debutantes celebrated for excellence at 74th Owl Club Cotillion.

Colorado celebrates 160 years of Juneteenth with 13 statewide events.

Aurora police fatally shoot Rashaud Johnson; case under independent investigation.

Colorado mandates early dyslexia screening for all K–3 students.

Denver mourns Rev. Dr. James D. Peters Jr., civil rights icon and pastor.

New data shows U.S. jails packed with non-violent offenders.

Colorado launches state-regulated psychedelic mushroom centers.

Social Security cuts may reduce access for thousands in Colorado.

Target hit with protests, boycotts, and union pushes over DEI rollback.

DPS will offer associate degrees under historic education bill.

No charges for officer in killing of Jalen Seabron sparks outcry.

Uptown Health Center expands access to underserved residents.

Denver launches new property site with mobile access and better data.

Smithsonian’s Black history museum faces political scrutiny.

Denver boosts downtown patrols in safety plan, shopping scene still lacking.

MLK’s legacy resists modern attempts to erase Black history and civil rights.

Tariffs and protest define competing visions of “liberation” in Washington.

Trump signs executive order on elections, sparking fears of voter suppression.

Colorado pushes for state-level voting rights protections.

NNPA’s Dr. Chavis calls for Black Press-led mobilization.

Concerns grow as federal rule changes could revive segregation.

Hunter Ambrose joins DBIP as Community Power-Building Lead.

44% of Americans rely on side hustles; Denver ranks as overworked.

Denver updates noise laws for construction, festivals, and trash pickup.

Proposed Medicaid cuts could devastate Colorado community health centers.

Colorado officials urge MMR vaccination as measles cases rise.

Denver East’s Terita Walker honored as 2025 Colorado Principal of the Year.

Highlands Ranch shooting leaves one dead, multiple arrested.

Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint, advocate for Black mental health, dies at 90.

Music legends Roberta Flack, Gwen McCrae, and Jerry Butler pass away.

Black homeownership rises in Denver, but affordability remains a challenge.

NAACP supports COSCO’s DEI commitment amid nationwide policy rollbacks.

BLK report reveals evolving dating norms and social media’s impact on Black singles.

Educator and historian Grace Stiles leaves a lasting legacy in Denver.

Black-owned brands rise as corporations abandon DE&I commitments.

Dr. Jamita Horton appointed Executive Director of Teach Plus Colorado.

Denver honors leaders and youth at the 2025 Juanita Gray Community Service Awards.

Denver International Airport launches the 2025 DENtern Program for students.

Colorado Symphony honors MLK with awards and music celebrating unity.

Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance honors MLK's legacy with awards and leadership milestones.

Denver transforms Park Hill Golf Course into a public park.

Eaton Canyon fires devastate Altadena, a historic Black community.

Al Gardner named Deputy Mayor of Denver by Mayor Johnston.

Celebration of the Circle of Wisdom's inductees during Kwanzaa.

Amsalu Kassaw appointed as at-large member; Sundberg as mayor pro tem in Aurora.

Seniors and leaders were celebrated at the festive Hiawatha Davis Luncheon.

Wilma J. Webb was honored for her impactful civil rights work at the CWCC event.

An inspiring event celebrating resilience and community support.

Celebrating Black entrepreneurship at GreenSpaces during the holiday season.

Walmart reduces DEI programs as political and social pressures rise.

State Senator Janet Buckner has announced her resignation.

Overview of DEN's upcoming changes.

James Coleman elected Colorado Senate President, emphasizing bipartisan progress.