Denver's Five Points Ambassador & jazz legend Purnell Steen dies
Purnell Steen was passionate about preserving the jazz and blues music of Denver's iconic Five Points neighborhood.
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Purnell Steen was passionate about preserving the jazz and blues music of Denver's iconic Five Points neighborhood.
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Walking through Denver's Five Points Neighborhood is like walking through history. It's Denver's first predominantly Black neighborhood, historically a haven for small businesses like restaurants, and you can't forget about the music, especially Jazz. Five Points was known to many as the "Harlem of the West." Another kind of music was playing in churches here, worship and faith built the foundation of this community. Community is how so many Black businesses thrived here for decades, and community is what they're trying to get back after years of gentrification. History and the future can be found together at the intersection of Welton Street, North Washington Street, 27th Street, and East 26th Avenue. Join CBS Colorado as we take a look at Five Points: Then and Now.
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University of Denver Athletics is partnering with CBS Colorado's Together for Colorado Toy Drive. The Denver Pioneers Cheer Squad recently introduced some members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to cheerleading.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners is asking an elected official in the Colorado county to resign following an investigation this year into Treasurer Alex Villagran's conduct with county employees.
Starting in February, some Arapahoe County residents will see an increased 911 surcharge on their phone bills. It's to support and enhance critical emergency communications between community members and dispatchers.
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University of Denver Athletics is partnering with CBS Colorado’s Together for Colorado Toy Drive. The Denver Pioneers Cheer Squad recently introduced some members from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to cheerleading.
Many local businesses around Canvas Stadium are preparing for an influx in business during the CHSAA state football championships.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners is asking an elected official to resign, following an investigation this year into Treasurer Alex Villagran's conduct with county employees.
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Friends, family and many others gathered to remember the life and legacy of former Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter on Friday at the Colorado State Capitol.
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