Social Call helps seniors combat loneliness while building intergenerational connections
Two people building a friendship that transcends generations and geographical barriers is the case for practically all of the program’s participants.
Interview: NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe on the beauty of Colorado, her new book, and the upcoming presidential election
Rascoe’s new book of essays shares experiences attending historically Black colleges and universities and their relevance today.
Colorado students share why they chose to attend HBCUs and the impact that’s had on their lives
Four Coloradans share why they chose to leave the state to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities) and how it’s affected their lives.
April 23, 2024: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe on the impact of HBCUs and their relevance today
NPR host Ayesha Rascoe’s book features prominent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
April 18, 2024: Educating skiers on Indigenous history of the slopes; Using greenhouse gases for ceramics
Before ski resorts came to dominate life in the mountains here, the Colorado Rockies were home to Indigenous tribes.
April 16, 2024: Overcoming loneliness and isolation with a simple phone call
Aging can be tough, and one of the most difficult and lesser-discussed aspects of aging for many is dealing with loneliness and social isolation.
The FACC celebrates 70 years of Filipino culture and community in Colorado
The Filipino-American Community of Colorado (FACC), established in 1954, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2024.
April 11, 2024: State lawmakers debate child tax credit; Exploring family, connection, and cultural identity
It’s a big tax surplus that could help nearly 300,000 families in Colorado get out of poverty, and give the state one of the lowest child poverty rates in the nation.
April 9, 2024: Assessing Xcel’s wind response; A harrowing rescue in Haiti
Rather than risk sparking a wildfire in high winds, Xcel Energy opted to cut power to tens of thousands of people. But the decision caused other problems.
April 4, 2024: ‘Aging Matters’ puts the focus on Colorado’s fastest-growing population
Colorado is getting older. The fastest growing population in the state is people 65 plus. But people age in different ways. Today, we begin an ongoing series, Aging Matters.
April 2, 2024: Making sure Voter Voices are heard; A personal journey to Dearfield
What issues will shape your decision on election day? We’re kicking off Voter Voices to find out. Then, tobacco is a leading cause of preventable death in Colorado.
March 29, 2024: The race to replace Ken Buck; 70 years of family with Colorado’s Filipino community
The ballot’s starting to take shape in the special election to replace former Rep. Ken Buck.
Bringing the Philippines home to Colorado
The Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean. And it’s far, far away from here.
March 28, 2024: Regulating funeral homes; Improving Black maternal and infant health
Colorado is the only state that does not require people who work in funeral homes to be licensed, but that could be changing.
Addressing a critical need in Black maternal and infant health in Colorado
Black pregnant and postpartum people in Colorado continue to die at disproportionately higher rates. A new report found that they experience a mortality rate of 104.5 per 100,000 people.
March 26, 2024: Creating interim housing on the Western Slope; CU alumna and actress Aba Arthur
Going from homelessness to housed is complicated; Grand Junction is looking to create interim housing to help in the transition.
