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The owners of a new Ethiopian coffee shop in Aurora are looking to help their community through conversation. Lucy Coffee House opened its doors in January during an influx of African migrants in the city.
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
Migrants from Africa represent a small percentage of the people crossing the U.S. border, but their numbers have been rising. Last year, the Denver metro area saw a significant increase of immigrants and refugees from Africa, and many are still coming.
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.
