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Several elementary schools in Denver Public Schools have started educating young students on the history of racism and are encouraging them to use their voices to be inclusive to all.
Obi Ezeadi is first-generation American with Nigerian roots. Born in Nebraska, and raised in New Jersey, he's lived in Colorado since 2016. In November, Ezeadi won his campaign to serve as a city councilor, becoming only the second black person to ever hold the seat in the city of Westminster.
Barney Ford, a Black leader in Colorado, is remembered for his remarkable life and the impact he had in state business and politics.
A Jamaican-born man came to America for the pursuit of happiness, opportunities and to try his hand in the land of gold. He never thought those things would come from a backyard game.
The Wright Cystic Fibrosis Screening Tool © is now approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, being shared with care teams and the general public on social media.
The National Western Stock show honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday night by hosting the MLK Junior African American Heritage rodeo.
The Boulder Branch of the NAACP and the Dairy Arts Center are presenting the Withers Collection Gallery, an exhibition of over 100 historical photographs of the Civil Rights Movement through Feb. 27.
Just inside the foyer of the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in Denver, a new museum display is illuminating Black brotherhood and sisterhood.
There's a growing effort to save a ghost town in Weld County that, at one time, was the most well-known African American settlement in the country.
One Denver businesswoman quickly realized there are many barriers preventing Black and brown people from cashing in on legal marijuana. For one, economic disparity means entrepreneurs of color can't afford the licensing and certification required to open a marijuana business.
People from all over the world vacation in the Rocky Mountains, but resorts aren't seeing much diversity of the slopes.
As CBS4 celebrates Black History Month, CBS4 Political Specialist Shaun Boyd talked to a state representative who is making history. Rep. Leslie Herod took the state Legislature by storm when was she was elected four years ago.
There's a saying, "Making a way out of no way" and the women of the Sisterhood of Philanthropists Impacting Needs are carrying on that rich tradition through the most difficult of times today.
While a summer of unrest magnified the need to march and rally for social justice, it is only the lasted evolution in a long history for the Black community.
As COVID tests communities of color, the Center for African American Health has become an even more beloved resource.
The Drop 104.7 FM is Denver's newest Hip-Hop and R&B station that's making a mark on the airwaves. The station is commercial free and engages with the audience by taking their song requests over the phone or by social media.
The Museum for Black Girls features interactive art aimed at celebrating the uniqueness and beauty of Black women.
Some of the Black journalists at CBS4 shared their thoughts about covering recent incidents of racism, as well as their own personal experiences with discrimination.
A respected Colorado physician is asking people to choose compassion over prejudice.
Quiet but confident, Thierry Smith was unlike anyone Denver sports fans had heard on the radio before.
Justin Simmons has made a name for himself on the field with his play, but his impact off the field has been far greater than stats could ever tell.
Considered an oasis back in the 1920s for Black people, Colorado's Lincoln Hills is now important piece of American history.
Josh Ford, from Denver's Montbello neighborhood, is showing triumph over adversity and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams and know they can be accomplished.
More than a dozen young Black men who have been making big changes in their lives and the communities they live in are now being recognized.
Soul food is the traditional food for African Americans, and it has its roots developed in the rural southern United States.
Three members of a violent Venezuelan gang who are believed responsible for a frightening, rage-fueled pursuit of a Colorado man remain free as a single member of the group begins serving a prison sentence.
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Poudre School District students at schools without air conditioning have spent the first three school days of the year leaving class two hours early as high temperatures continue across Northern Colorado.
Wheat Ridge city leaders are beginning discussions about possible new regulations for e-bikes and other high-powered electric two-wheelers as concerns grow about safety, particularly among young riders.
The Arvada Center is preparing for its new theater season with five very different productions.
Three members of a violent Venezuelan gang who are believed responsible for a frightening, rage-fueled pursuit of a Colorado man remain free as a single member of the group begins serving a prison sentence.
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
Poudre School District students at schools without air conditioning have spent the first three school days of the year leaving class two hours early as high temperatures continue across Northern Colorado.
Wheat Ridge city leaders are beginning discussions about possible new regulations for e-bikes and other high-powered electric two-wheelers as concerns grow about safety, particularly among young riders.
The Arvada Center is preparing for its new theater season with five very different productions.
Joshua Lucero, the former youth pastor at Word Alive Church in Thornton, was sentenced this week to 13 years to life in prison for the sexual assault of a child at his church.
This week, a public hearing will be held on a controversial plan to build a Buc-ee's in Palmer Lake. Thursday's meeting will consider whether the proposed store falls under a certain zoning district; it does not approve or deny any construction.
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
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Poudre School District students at schools without air conditioning have spent the first three school days of the year leaving class two hours early as high temperatures continue across Northern Colorado.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
The Broncos won't be allowing fans into training camp Monday because the bleachers are unsafe after weekend storms.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
The ruling said the newspaper did not have sufficient cause to terminate Karen Attiah, who at the time was the last Black full-time member of the Post's opinion desk.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Rep. Joe Neguse is hoping to pay it forward after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
Colorado's wildfire fight is increasingly beginning from the air -- sometimes before a fire is even visible to the naked eye.