Denver Public Library honors first Black person born in Colorado
Descendants of the first African American to be born in Colorado gathered over the weekend for a special ceremony.
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Descendants of the first African American to be born in Colorado gathered over the weekend for a special ceremony.
Serving the community meant clearing racial hurdles. And sometimes entailed paying the highest price in the line of duty.
Dawn Owens Robinson has worked as an OB-GYN for over 23 years. In that time, she's seen Black women plagued by an ongoing problem that she's working to raise awareness about this Black History Month.
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.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
CSP troopers won't just be looking for drunk driving; driving while high will get you a ticket too and they have their own methods to detect if you're too high to drive.
Officials called for a rope evacuation at the popular Winter Park Ski Resort today after a component of the gondola failed.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
The Poudre Fire Authority was called to the scene of a two-alarm grass fire northwest of Fort Collins around 1 p.m. Saturday.
The Salvation Army provides shelter, meals, and support for families in need in our community every day, but they need help to raise those donations.
CSP troopers won't just be looking for drunk driving; driving while high will get you a ticket too and they have their own methods to detect if you're too high to drive.
Officials called for a rope evacuation at the popular Winter Park Ski Resort today after a component of the gondola failed.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
The Poudre Fire Authority was called to the scene of a two-alarm grass fire northwest of Fort Collins around 1 p.m. Saturday.
Guests evacuate from the gondola at Winter Park after a malfunction. (Credit: Derek Petrie)
Chef Troy Guard of Guard and Grace spoke to CBS News Colorado about the plentiful food options for those who can't or simply don't want to cook this holiday season.
Watch meterologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
Friday was one of the most crowded days of the year for Denver International Airport and TSA security lines were backed up for much of the day.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre released its year-end report this week. It says 1.69 million tickets were distributed this year at the Colorado venue.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Baristas at the Alameda and Federal location in Denver filed for a union election and on Saturday, baristas from across the Denver area are protesting outside another Starbucks calling for better pay and working conditions.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.