How the legacy of Colorado’s first Black surgeon lives on in Denver’s Five Points
Dr. Bernard F. Gipson Sr.’s accomplishments – from treating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to having a clinic named after him – defied racism and continue to inspire
Author: Angelika Albaladejo
Angelika Albaladejo is an award-winning investigative journalist.
Eldora Ski Patrol joins push to unionize Colorado ski resorts
“It is just really exciting to carve out our own tiny little slice of the labor movement in America this year,” an Eldora ski patroller said
How the first Black astronaut candidate became a prolific Denver sculptor
Ed Dwight trained to be an astronaut but never made it to space. Instead, he moved to Colorado and now crafts sculptures preserving Black history.
Jane Fonda’s climate activism brings her to Denver’s most polluted neighborhood
“I didn’t realize how dangerously polluted it is,” the actress and activist said.
Colorado pursues better air pollution monitoring in ‘disproportionately impacted communities’
Environmental activists worry it’s all talk, no action
Colorado schools near proposed fracking could gain funding, but families worry about possible health risks
“I don’t think fracking near any school is the right answer,” says concerned parent
Denver artist shares a dozen Día de los Muertos altars across Colorado
“An ofrenda is basically a celebration of life,” said artist Cal Duran.
Lakewood mayoral candidates talk development and the environment
As Lakewood voters raise concerns about an apartment building planned near Belmar Park, mayoral candidates share how they’ll handle these big issues.
Denver group that helps refugee women is in danger of closing, but you can help keep it open
“We would love to have a home again,” the group told Denver7
‘Song of Pueblo’ gets full orchestra premiere
The historical musical, which has been performed by a smaller band for 15 years, has partnered with the CU Boulder Chamber Orchestra for the first time.
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