‘The Gringa’ Is A Colorado Book Award Finalist Based On A True Story Of A Woman Embroiled In Political Unrest
About 25 years ago in Lima, Peru, an American woman named Lori Berenson was sentenced to 20 years in prison. It was for collaborating with a terrorist organization. The case enraged many Peruvians who saw her as meddling in the country’s unrest at the time. In the United States, Berenson became a cause celebre for U.S. officials who fought for years for her release. Andrew Altschul teaches creative writing at Colorado State University. His novel, “The Gringa,” is based on Berenson’s story. It’s a finalist for a Colorado Book Award in the Literary Fiction Category.
Civil Rights Activist On Change After A Year Of Unrest And What’s Next In The Fight For Racial And Social Justice
One year ago, the country was immersed in protests over the death of George Floyd. Colorado was no exception. We’ve been hearing perspectives from different people a year later. Today, we talk with an activist in Denver. Elisabeth Epps calls herself an abolitionist and has spent the last several years fighting for racial and social justice.
June 11, 2021: Updating Colorado’s Pandemic Fight; What Does It Mean To Abolish Policing?
As Colorado marks a vaccination milestone, there’s concern about a variant on the Western Slope. What does this mean for public health? Then, civil rights activist Elisabeth Epps reflects on a year of unrest, and points out there’s a key difference between “abolishing police” and “abolishing policing.” Plus, “The Gringa” is a Colorado Book Award finalist.
Making The Climb: New Film ‘Black Ice’ Opens Windows, Doors
A new film, “Black Ice,” follows a group of young people from Memphis, Tennessee to Montana to try out ice-climbing. But it’s really about being young and Black in America today. Zachary Barr, with Boulder-based Reel Rock, a documentary production company an film tour, directed the film.
An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Can Be A Journey Through Self-Discovery And Determination
Alzheimer’s forced Rebecca Chopp to step down as Chancellor at the University of Denver in 2019. But that was just the beginning of a life change that saw her embrace art, singing, and a determination to raise awareness and to make sure she was in charge of her destiny, not the disease.
On The Eve Of A Park Service Decision, Remembering Amache
The World War II-era internment camp in southeast Colorado is up for designation as a National Historic Site. Former camp resident Carlene Tanigoshi Tinker and University of Denver archaeologist Bonnie Clark describe what life was like there.
The Imagine Project Helps Students Write About Their Emotions
Experts say the mental health of Colorado’s children right now constitutes a “medical emergency.” The Imagine Project is a way for teachers to use a simple word prompt, “imagine,” to get students to write about their complicated feelings.
COVID In Colorado: The First $1 Million Winner, More People At Large Events, Vaccines And More
This week, Colorado announced its first $1 million winner in the state’s COVID vaccine drawing, expanded capacity limits for large events (like Colorado Rockies games), and hospitalizations have gone down. Here’s where things are at.
Why Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Are Rising In Colorado
Fatal overdoses from fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than heroin, jumped an estimated 37 percent from 2019 to 2020 in Colorado — a higher increase than the national average. Lisa Raville runs the Harm Reduction Action Center in Denver; CJ Oliveira is the housing administrator for the Sober Living House in South Boulder. They spoke with us about the rise in numbers and possible solutions.
COVID in Colorado: Million-Dollar Giveaways, Kids Getting Vaccinated, Mask Rules And More
Five lucky Coloradans will each win $1 million. People are still getting sick. Here’s where things stand with COVID in Colorado this week.
Here Are The Facts About Getting COVID After You’ve Been Vaccinated
The CDC does make clear on breakthrough cases that there is the risk that a fully vaccinated person could get ill. But it goes on to emphasize that scenario is unlikely — even with the spread of the Delta variant.
Air, Ventilation, & Viruses: Working To Prevent The Next Pandemic
Jose-Luis Jimenez is a chemistry professor from the University of Colorado Boulder who studies airborne viruses. And, here’s one thing he says about COVID-19 that might surprise you: He argues disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of the virus is “Hygiene Theater.” He says that to avoid another pandemic, air needs to be regulated, just like food and water.
May 17, 2021: ‘The Holly’ Explores Gang Warfare, Anti-Gang Efforts And Police Informants
A new book called “The Holly” takes a deep dive into the history of turf wars between gangs in northeast Denver, efforts to stop the violence and police use of informants. We talk with author Julian Rubinstein. Then, Purplish explores the racial tension within the legislative session.
New Book Examines History Of Gang Turf Wars In Northeast Denver
The new book, “The Holly,” explores the history of turf wars in northeast Denver. It also looks into efforts to quell the violence and police use of informants. It’s grounded in an area know as the Holly, which was a central hangout for a gang known as the Bloods. The author is Julian Rubinstein.
Children 12 And Older Can Now Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
Across the state, health departments are beginning to open up COVID-19 vaccine clinics to children 12 and older. That comes on the heels of the CDC’s announcement Wednesday that it endorses the use of the Pfizer vaccine for that age group.
When Responding To A Person With Dementia, Experts Say Police Need To Acknowledge Their Fears, Not Dismiss Them
The forceful arrest of Karen Garner by Loveland Police has shed light on concerns about how police treat those with dementia.
