Nuggets tour Black American West Museum in Five Points
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson and team announcer Kyle Speller were among several employees, who visited the Black American West Museum in Five Points on Friday.
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Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson and team announcer Kyle Speller were among several employees, who visited the Black American West Museum in Five Points on Friday.
On the first day of Black History Month 2023, Westminster Councillor Obi Ezeadi announced the launch of his new organization called BIPAC, a play-off of the acronym "BIPOC," meaning Black, Indigenous and people of color.
Getting your hair done at a Black salon is an intricate process that is usually hours long and filled with conversation and laughter.
It was a historic ceremony on Wednesday morning at the Denver Federal Center.
February is Black History Month, and if you're interested in supporting Black-owned businesses in Denver but don't know where to go, check out a list.
Colorado students will soon be eligible for a new scholarship tailored to historically Black colleges and universities.
The effort to fight for justice and keep the spirit of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive and well in Denver for the 38th year of the MLK Marade.
For months, Wade been preparing for the Bill Pickett Martin Luther King Jr. Rodeo, as part of the National Western Stock Show
Charlie Burrell was the man of honor at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards held in downtown Denver.
History Colorado plans to hit the road to explore Green Book sites, all thanks to a new grant of nearly $75,000. It was awarded by the National Park Service as part of a recent round of Underrepresented Community Grants.
A new mobile app -- through "History Colorado" -- allows you to dig deep into the history of the Black experience here in Colorado.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is collaborating with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra for a world premiere performance which addresses violence against black churches.
Cleo Parker Robinson's dance company is performing a world premiere called "Sacred Spaces?," a production that focuses on a topic not often discussed: injustices to Black churches.
Denver's Five Points is more than just another historical landmark. For Terri Gentry, it's about highlighting her personal connection to the community.
Watch the 2022 Juneteenth special.
A history of discrimination in Colorado has prevented Black families from buying homes and passing down generational wealth. A new program hopes to close the racial wealth gap.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is helping redefine and reimagine the way Black Americans are portrayed and casted in the performing arts.
United Airlines is looking to hire the next generation of aviators.
On a Tuesday morning, Cleo Parker Robinson sat in her studio, shimmying her shoulders and swaying along with the choreographed moves of her dancers.
United Airlines Captain M'lis Ward, a Denver resident, said she is working with her employer to make sure those in marginalized communities can access a future in the airline industry.
Lincoln Hills was a resort for African Americans during segregation, welcoming guests like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong who couldn't stay in Denver due to Jim Crow laws.
The town of Dearfield got its start in 1910 when African American promoter O.T. Jackson began selling plots of land to other African American farmers who had begun migrating west.
A number of health issues are more prevalent in the Black community.
Women of color account for a mere 5% of healthcare leadership positions in the United States, according to a recent analysis. One of them is in Colorado at Craig Hospital.
The National Brotherhood of Skiers is a group with a mission "To Identify, develop and support athletes of color" in winter sports, and support bids for global competitions. This year, the group is meeting up where the mission started back in 1973.
See photos from Xcel Energy Day of Service projects.
On Monday morning, a mudslide forced authorities to close Maroon Creek Road, according to the United States Forest Service.
Globeville Recreation Center has remained vacant for nearly a year and community members are expressing frustration about the lack of a long-term plan.
Aurora police say they have identified six suspects connected to last month's "teen takeover" that drew an estimated 1,000 teens to a busy shopping center, leading to fights, property damage, thefts and traffic disruptions.
One Denver restaurant has become the newest in the state to earn a coveted Michelin Star, with a total of 15 Colorado restaurants located across the state having been added to the Michelin Guide.
On Monday morning, a mudslide forced authorities to close Maroon Creek Road, according to the United States Forest Service.
Globeville Recreation Center has remained vacant for nearly a year and community members are expressing frustration about the lack of a long-term plan.
Aurora police say they have identified six suspects connected to last month's "teen takeover" that drew an estimated 1,000 teens to a busy shopping center, leading to fights, property damage, thefts and traffic disruptions.
One Denver restaurant has become the newest in the state to earn a coveted Michelin Star, with a total of 15 Colorado restaurants located across the state having been added to the Michelin Guide.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating two bear attacks over the weekend that left a woman and a teen injured.
Watch Lauren Whitney's forecast
The Town of Silverthorne in Colorado's high country has entered stage four mandatory water restrictions as the area continues to struggle with drought conditions.
Starting Monday, crews will start paving and milling some major streets in downtown Denver.
The City of Aurora celebrated Mexico's Independence Day over the weekend with Fiesta Patrias, featuring live music, Mexican food, and vendors.
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a head-on crash overnight in Northern Colorado.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
Four years ago, Colorado teen Zykyrah "Ky" Bess-Reed was just getting started on wheels; now she's training to compete on the world stage.
The University of Denver has unveiled the ring commemorating the Pioneers' win in the 2026 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships.
Hao-Yu Lee doubled and tripled in a seven-run eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied for an 11-7 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and Kahleah Copper added 13 to help the U.S. beat Spain 76-66, advancing to the championship game of the women's FIBA World Cup.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
Germany's Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam after finally taking home his first major title earlier this year at the French Open.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.
Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.
CBS News has identified nine key Senate and 42 House races that will likely decide the majority — all of which can change during the midterm campaign.
The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.
One Canadian whiskey maker has found a workaround to Trump's Canadian alcohol ban.
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Arapahoe County Public Health has invested money to support moms and families through a bilingual doula program. Doulas are trained to give support before, during and after birth.
Lindsay Clancy's case is resonating with moms across the U.S. — bringing into focus the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the lack of resources for many women.
Clean air advocates are asking local and state leaders in Colorado to act on the unhealthy ozone levels and their impacts.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq slumped 147 points on Monday after AI company executives called for a slowdown in developing the technology.
The head of the artificial intelligence company calls the exponential rate of AI developments a "warning sign," with risks for humanity, and says, "We need to slow down." He talks with "Sunday Morning" about possible steps forward.
The City of Arvada is considering charging to park in and around Olde Town, but some business owners worry it will hurt sales.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
Evergreen High has two new members of its community -- two dogs whose presence has become part of the daily rhythm of the school, offering students and staff something they desperately needed after a shooting shattered their sense of safety.
Denver's Board of Ethics voted unanimously to investigate two complaints against City Attorney Miko Brown.
A former student and her parents are suing a church and school, alleging officials failed to protect the girl from a music director who they say sexually assaulted her when she was 13 and then failed to properly respond when concerns surfaced.
Despite having health insurance, families in Colorado have been hit with massive medical bills after their babies spent time in NICUs.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's security detail drew his gun on a man at Union Station last week, the mayor's office said Monday.