Marade draws a much smaller group in Denver's frigid temps
The 40th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade took place in Denver despite extremely cold temperatures and snowfall.
The 40th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade took place in Denver despite extremely cold temperatures and snowfall.
The Trailblazer Award winner at the Martin Luther King Jr. Business Awards has worked for decades to promote civil rights and appreciation for the integral role of Blacks in the prosperity of the West.
LaDawn Sullivan has been recognized for 27 years of work in philanthropy including vision to create BRIC, the first Black community fund in Colorado.
A lot of people think the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is kind of a lost time where nothing is going on, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It's actually Kwanzaa and a great opportunity to learn about the other people we share the world with.
Denver native Patricia Duncan is proud of how far she's come since her days at Smith Elementary.
History Colorado is beginning a new survey of travel and investigation of local green book sites. These sites were critical for the survival of thousands of Black Americans in an era of segregation and hate crimes. Now, stories of such sites will continue to be amplified.
Elevating the stories, achievements, and experiences of Black girls and women. It's what Denver's newest museum is all about. And if you take a look inside, you may just learn something new.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside 5th Grader Kiruvel Girmachew is celebrating a huge reading milestone and school record.
Now 90 years old, the Pastor Emeritus of New Hope Baptist Church still tears up when he recalls how his mother repeatedly built his confidence even as his family felt the daily scourge of racism and discrimination.
Giving back is a big part of TNT's mission. The owner says discounts are available and they give free pizza to the homeless, first responders and foster families.
The migration from Africa to the Rockies started in the 1970s and has only picked up because Colorado has welcomed Ethiopians with open arms.
The house of an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement is looking to receive a landmark designation.
July 27 is Black Women's Equal Pay Day, and across Colorado, advocacy groups are recognizing the event.
Lt. Col. James Harvey III served in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot with the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Squadron -- also known as the Tuskegee Airmen -- a group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in WWII.
Winston K. Walker was iconic in breaking down barriers that shut out people of color from outdoor activities.
Denver's City Park is hosting a celebration of African American culture and creativity. The 37th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival is underway, and thousands are immersing themselves in the fun.
Regularly, high school students in an Aurora classroom are tackling tough conversations. It's part of a policy institute that gives young people the skills and tools they need to bring about positive social change in their communities.
Watch the CBS News Colorado special "Celebrating Juneteenth."
A celebration of Black culture in Denver's Five Points neighborhood. The 2023 Juneteenth festival brought a parade, music, and festivities for the community to honor the day.
Juneteenth is almost here! The party kicks off this weekend in Denver ahead of the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Data shows maternal mortality is affecting women in the United States at an alarming rate, particularly Black women.
Black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy complications than other women.
Two teens at the Broncos Boys & Girls Club are planning their third March for Peace.
A Denver musician who was expelled from school over 50 years ago as a result of racial hair discrimination received an honorary diploma.
At the corner of 36th Avenue and Humboldt Street in Five Points, you'll find a garden tucked away in the backyard of a home.
Colorado Congressman Jason Crow helped secure more than $11.6 million in community project funding
In the remake of the Nintendo game "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door" the character Vivian reveals she is transgender.
The city of Morrison is known for its speed traps. It's a reputation that Police Chief Bill Vinelli is trying to fix.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
A judge sentenced Jeremy Jacob Rocha to life in prison without the possibility of parole the deadly shooting on I-70 that stemmed from a street racing incident.
One person was rushed to the hospital after a shooting with officers from the Aurora Police Department.
A judge sentenced Jeremy Jacob Rocha to life in prison without the possibility of parole the deadly shooting on I-70 that stemmed from a street racing incident.
Colorado Congressman Jason Crow helped secure more than $11.6 million in community project funding
The city of Morrison is known for its speed traps. It's a reputation that Police Chief Bill Vinelli is trying to fix.
As our understanding of elevation and sea level continue to evolve, Colorado could see some changes including the official elevation of two of our mountains and the location for the "Mile High" marker at the steps of the state capitol.
One person was rushed to the hospital after a shooting with Aurora police officers. The shooting happened before noon Thursday in the 300 block South Ironton Street.
A family is launching a new, fun way to repurpose the unused railroad tracks in Erie.
Police in Wheat Ridge have identified the man wanted for shoplifting before ramming a patrol vehicle in a King Soopers parking lot on Wednesday.
A judge will sentence Jeremy Jacob Rocha on Thursday for the 2022 deadly shooting on I-70 that stemmed from a street racing incident.
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday night for an infection.
The Colorado Avalanche's captain is still taking it "step by step" in his recovery.
Butker shared controversial thoughts on many topics during his speech — Pride month, COVID-19 and women in the workplace among them.
Now, as a 17-year-old junior at Vista PEAK Preparatory School in Aurora, Ethan Hay's hobby has become serious competition.
Michael Porter Jr. says if he had "played his part," the Nuggets would probably be the ones preparing to host the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals this week instead of the Timberwolves.
Few if any can match Danny Manning's incredible college basketball career. He won a national championship, was widely honored as college basketball's player of the year in 1988 and still remains Kansas' all-time leading scorer by a whopping 800 points.
In the remake of the Nintendo game "Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door" the character Vivian reveals she is transgender.
The climb by Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui, a 40-year-old banker at Kenya Commercial Bank, had been closely followed in Kenya.
Court documents reveal new details about the murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley in rural Oklahoma earlier this year.
Butker shared controversial thoughts on many topics during his speech — Pride month, COVID-19 and women in the workplace among them.
The European Union fined Mondelez, the U.S. confectioner behind major brands including Oreo, 337.5 million euros ($366 million) for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.
Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday night for an infection.
The bill failed for a second time, and Democrats are trying to use Republicans' opposition to shift public opinion on immigration in their favor.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
Trump's attorneys and aide Walt Nauta sparred with prosecutors during hearing in case involving Trump's handling of classified records.
Hunter Biden's California tax fraud trial was originally scheduled to take place in June.
The clinic is not the only health center dealing with this issue. Within the past year, 500,000 people in Colorado were disenrolled from Medicaid due to no longer meeting eligibility criteria.
Siblings who moved to Colorado now share another special bond after one decided to donate a kidney to the other.
Singer and actor Nick Jonas says these three things help him take care of his mental health as part of his Type 1 diabetes management.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
A grant from the EPA is opening the door for public health officials in Jefferson County to operate nearly a dozen air quality monitors in disproportionately impacted areas.
The European Union fined Mondelez, the U.S. confectioner behind major brands including Oreo, 337.5 million euros ($366 million) for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.
A Walmart Neighborhood Market in Aurora will close for good in early June, and many people say it's a devastating decision that will impact their lives in many ways.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
The air travel service rolls out "white paw treatment" for dogs. Human passengers come second.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.
"Happiness, peace, and dreams aren't for other communities. These goals are accessible to us as well," one grant recipient said. "I was so proud, because I realized in that moment I was breaking a cycle."
Investors are now closely watching what is happening in the Iran-Israel conflict in the Middle East because of its impact on their investments.
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when money is tight can be tough. And it's no secret that food costs have skyrocketed within the past year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, food costs in 2023 rose 5.8%.