How Black Colorado businessmen changed voting rights across the nation
Local Black businessmen organized in 1865 after learning about the language proposed for a Colorado constitution. They changed history far beyond the territory.
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Local Black businessmen organized in 1865 after learning about the language proposed for a Colorado constitution. They changed history far beyond the territory.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
Three-years ago, Colorado Senator James Coleman started a program to reward Black students for academics.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The 1619 Project, will deliver a keynote address at Shorter AME Church. The event is free and honors Denver civil rights pioneer Rachel B. Noel.
Emma Oliver grew up around planes. It's what sparked her interest in aviation. But it wasn't until the Mile High Flight Program introduced her to a pilot that she felt inspired to soar higher than she ever imagined she could.
Tori Mason hosts CBS Colorado's Elevating Black Voices special.
For 35 years, James "Dr. Daddio" Walker's voice poured out of radios across Denver, bringing soul music, and a sense of unity to the Mile High City.
The Hair Product Transparency and Safety Act would require manufacturers of synthetic hair and hair relaxers -- which chemically straighten hair -- to include warning labels if their products contain carcinogens or reproductive toxins.
The Haus of Misdemeanor has an important message about celebrating everyone for who they are, regardless of race, sexual orientation or how they dress.
For Denver Nuggets public address announcer Kyle Speller, the microphone is only one part of his mission.
This season, Manual High's Thunderbolts are reclaiming their place in the water with their own swim team.
Colorado's HB25-1149 law requires K-12 public schools to integrate comprehensive Black history and cultural studies into their curriculum by 2028.
Lincoln Hills, once the largest African American recreational resort west of the Mississippi, was created in response to segregation. Its enduring impact is now on display at History Colorado.
The Black Equity study focuses on ways that Black Coloradans faced discrimination in access to wealth, education, health and justice.
From learning English here, to succeeding in sports, and building a growing business that's now employee-owned, Mowa Haile says he loves Colorado's sense of community.
Communities across the Front Range are honoring the legacy of the Civil Rights leader.
The fourth day of Kwanzaa, known as Ujamaa, centers on cooperative economics. It's a principle organizers say fits East Colfax Avenue, a corridor shaped by resilience and the push for revitalization.
Purnell Steen was passionate about preserving the jazz and blues music of Denver's iconic Five Points neighborhood.
At Welton Street Café, the family-owned restaurant is honoring longtime employee Rhonda Abdullah, who died after battling breast cancer for the second time.
A bill by Colorado's Rep. Joe Neguse and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper would award Ed Dwight the Congressional Gold Medal.
The Colorado Black Arts Festival is a celebration of Black artistic excellence that has been part of Denver's cultural heartbeat since 1986.
Charles Burrell was the first African-American member of a major American symphony.
Scaled back to one day, organizers have worked hard to preserve a longstanding Denver tradition.
The month of June is celebrated as Pride Month, and in Denver, during the second week, Black Pride Week.
On Saturday, the New Hope Baptist Church's congregation, clergy and community leaders laid to rest a beloved spiritual leader and Civil Rights activist.
The sounds of screaming teenagers echoed through the Denver Performing Arts Complex on Friday night as students, directors and families gathered for the annual Bobby G Awards, Colorado's premier high school musical theater competition.
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Commerce City police are sounding the alarm about a recent increase in copper-related thefts. They shared surveillance video and photos of the aftermath from multiple thefts.
In a 5-2 decision, the state supreme court has ruled that Children's Hospital Colorado must continue treatments for transgender youth.
The drought is being blamed for an increase in bear sightings around Arvada, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
The sounds of screaming teenagers echoed through the Denver Performing Arts Complex on Friday night as students, directors and families gathered for the annual Bobby G Awards, Colorado's premier high school musical theater competition.
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Commerce City police are sounding the alarm about a recent increase in copper-related thefts. They shared surveillance video and photos of the aftermath from multiple thefts.
In a 5-2 decision, the state supreme court has ruled that Children's Hospital Colorado must continue treatments for transgender youth.
The drought is being blamed for an increase in bear sightings around Arvada, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters could be compensated for her time in Colorado prison time, according to the vice president.
Police in Denver investigated a car crash early Tuesday morning, where investigators believe a vehicle crashed, causing massive damage.
Denver picked up some much-needed rain and snow recently, but the Mile High City is still running well behind. Colorado's low snowpack is also a concern for the city.
The sounds of screaming teenagers echoed through the Denver Performing Arts Complex on Friday night as students, directors and families gathered for the annual Bobby G Awards, Colorado's premier high school musical theater competition.
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
The Broncos full NFL schedule is out and includes late-season rematches against Denver's 2025 playoff opponents.
The NHL announced that the Colorado Avalanche will be playing their first game of the Western Conference finals next Wednesday.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
University of Colorado Regent Wanda James has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a censure issued by the Board of Regents after she criticized a public health campaign she said included racist imagery.
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the fund as part of the settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over the leaking of his tax returns.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
A Colorado man in need of a kidney was saved by a movie fan. Now he's working to help others find donors through cinema.
Polymarket users can now trade on private companies' valuations, IPOs and secondary market activity.
Many Americans are signaling disapproval of the technology amid fears that it will eclipse already competitive entry-level jobs.
The Denver City Council unanimously voted to pass a moratorium to halt the construction of data centers for the next year after several hours of community testimony on Monday night.
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
A federal system is working to crack down on trucks skirting safety regulations, a problem inspectors are seeing on Colorado roadways.
Glendale city leaders are forcefully opposing Colorado's proposed Bus Rapid Transit project on Colorado Boulevard, warning the plan could dramatically worsen traffic for drivers while delivering only modest transit gains.
A jury in Douglas County awarded a New Jersey man $24 million after he sued a Parker police detective for malicious prosecution and false arrest.
A Denver County Court judge on Friday sentenced a vocal police critic to 60 days in jail and two years of probation, saying he needed to send a message that would deter her and her YouTube followers from future doxing of law enforcement.
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.