Muralist Wins $10,000 For His Project About Indigenous Women
Artist Gregg Deal painted a 77-foot-tall mural in Colorado Springs to share a message about the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in this country.
Elijah McClain’s Name Is Now A Rallying Cry For Reform
Investigations of alleged misconduct by Aurora police continue a year after the death of Elijah McClain.
Rep. John Lewis’ Reflections On The Civil Rights Movement At Aspen Ideas Festival
The body of Congressman John Lewis, the civil rights icon, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week. According to NPR, a public viewing will take place outdoors — because of the pandemic. Representative Lewis died last Friday at age 80. Six years ago, he was at The Aspen Ideas Festival to mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Lewis recounted how his eyes opened to racism at an early age, followed by a call to action. This audio is courtesy of the Aspen Institute.
Dr. Anthony Fauci On COVID-19 Vaccine Development, Contact Tracing, And Frustrations For Doctors
Dr. Anthony Fauci is the nation’s top expert on infectious diseases. It’s clear in media reports that he and President Trump don’t readily agree on the severity of the pandemic. As that plays out on the national stage, Dr. Fauci recently spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado. It was held virtually this year due to the pandemic. CNN’s senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen asked him questions. Today we share an excerpt of that discussion, focusing on the effort to come up with a vaccine to prevent COVID-19, the challenges of contact tracing, and why the virus is especially frustrating for doctors. Audio is courtesy of the Aspen Institute.
Madeleine Albright Talks About New Memoir, State Of The World Today
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright’s new book is “Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st Century Memoir.” She recently spoke about it, and the state of the world today, with her colleague and friend, Ambassador Nicholas Burns, at the Aspen Ideas Festival. This audio is courtesy of the Aspen Ideas Festival, presented by the Aspen Institute.
The Latest On COVID-19 In Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday, “this is the summer of no parties.” He also strongly encouraged Coloradans to wear masks in public. His comments underscored why it’s a slow process to reopen the state. Economists say recovery is still a long way off. And among the workers who face uncertain futures are teachers. We want to hear from educators as the fall semester approaches.
Protesters Continue Calls For Justice For Elijah McClain
The weekend brought more demonstrations calling for justice for Elijah McClain while three Aurora police officers were fired.
‘Hecho En Colorado’ Is More Than Just An Art Exhibit
“Hecho en Colorado” is a new exhibition at History Colorado in collaboration with the Latino Cultural Arts Center.
Colorado Springs Moves Forward With Police Accountability Committee
Colorado Springs is the latest city in the state to move forward with police reform in the push for racial social justice. This week, the city council voted to create a commission to oversee police transparency and accountability.
The Scene In Denver Thursday Night As Protesters And Police Clashed
“My face is on fire,” DU professor Apryl Alexander describes her experience at the protests Thursday night in Denver when things turned chaotic. And, Denverite’s Donna Bryson reported from the scene and talks what the days ahead could hold. Read the Denverite team’s reporting on the protests here.
‘Radioactive’ Inspired By Health Workers Who Risk Their Lives During The Pandemic
The winner of Denverite’s flash-fiction short story content says she was inspired by the doctors, nurses, and health care workers who risk their lives to treat COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
March 3, 2020: Gov. Polis On Space Command, Prison Closing; Economic Threat Of Coronavirus
In our regular conversation with Gov. Jared Polis, we ask about the future of U.S. Space Command in Colorado, the closing of a private prison and the state’s fight against climate change. Then, the contrasts in Colorado Springs that illustrate the challenges of growth. Plus, the increasing impact of the novel coronavirus on the global supply chain.
Bloomberg’s Big Selling Point For His Health Care Plan? ‘It’s Practical And Will Get Through Congress’
The Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City mayor was in Colorado on Saturday, Feb. 1, for the opening of a campaign office.
