Put your Colorado Black history knowledge to the test with this ‘Black People Know Things’ trivia quiz
Test your Colorado Black History knowledge with these trivia questions broken down into four categories: History, TV and Film, Music, and Majority Wins.
Feb. 29, 2024: Popular trivia event celebrates Colorado’s Black history
As Black History Month comes to an end, Chandra visits a popular trivia event in Denver called, “Black People Know Things,” where they elevate and celebrate Colorado’s Black history, from the serious to the funny.
Feb. 27, 2024: Homelessness in Grand Junction; Elevating Black history in Colorado
Another park closes in Grand Junction, frequented by people experiencing homelessness. But the closure may be more about perception, as the city votes down a ban on daytime camping in parks. Then, Colorado’s Black history is diverse and rich but not widely known. An exhibit at the Museum of Boulder is working to change that by illuminating the stories of Black people across the state.
Feb. 15, 2024: Denver singer/songwriter JoFoKe; Dearfield’s bid for National Park Service designation
Her family’s musical legacy goes back four generations in Colorado. But Denver singer/songwriter JoFoKe isn’t relying on that as she makes her own mark, baring her soul on stage and tackling issues like mental health. Then, in the early 1900s, about 300 Black homesteaders created a community called Dearfield in northern Colorado. The site where it used to stand could soon be added to the National Park Service. And Nuggets’ stadium announcer Kyle Speller goes to the NBA All-Star Game.
An All-Star moment for the voice of the Nuggets
It’s an All-Star weekend for the Denver Nuggets stadium announcer! Kyle Speller has been the voice of the Nuggets for nearly two decades, and he’s the team’s chaplain too. He’ll be calling two events at the NBA All-Star Game this weekend in Indianapolis: Rising Stars on TNT and the HBCU Classic on TNT, ESPN2, and NBA TV.
Feb. 13, 2024: Spring outlook and a big change for Mike Nelson; Colorado’s love of beer
We’re heading into the snowiest time of the year, so what can we expect and how will it impact snowpack? We talk about that with Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson, who himself is making news: he’s retiring. Then, Colorado Wonders if the Grand Mesa really is the world’s largest flat top mountain. And Colorado’s love affair with beer includes a Beer Spa and Stout Month.
Hops and barley? Taking a beer bath at a new type of spa
There are only a handful of beer spas in the United States, and Colorado is home to one of them. The Oakwell Beer Spa is located in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood. Chandra speaks with co-owner Damien Zouaoui about this trend that’s big in Europe and is now catching on in America.
Beer is big business in Colorado
Let’s face it, Colorado loves beer, especially craft beer. In 2022, Colorado continued its reign as the top state in the country for total beer production with 20.7 million barrels. And Colorado has been the top beer producing state since 2006. Alex Davidson is with the Beer Institute, the oldest national trade association representing the beer industry.
This Colorado bakery has been making Mardi Gras king cakes for nearly 20 years
A traditional taste of Mardi Gras in Olde Town Arvada began as a way to help others.
Feb. 8, 2024: Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump ballot case; Purplish looks at Colorado legislative session
The nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court spent hours wrestling with the knotty legal issues of Trump v. Anderson — the presidential eligibility case from Colorado. CPR’s Washington correspondent Caitlyn Kim was in the courtroom and breaks down what happened. Then Purplish looks at the first month of the state legislative session and what’s ahead. Also, the Lunar New Year, and Denver native and Grammy winner Lecrae.
Feb. 6, 2024: Mom hoped to educate, not incarcerate; Broomfield stylist elevates African designers
A Black mother was verbally assaulted by a white mother using a racial slur outside their daughters’ elementary school; she wanted the justice system to educate, not incarcerate. Systemic tells the story. Then, a Broomfield stylist wants designers in Africa to get their due; she’s working to bring the modern looks of the Motherland to the Mile High and beyond.
Feb. 1, 2024: Marking Black History Month with a visit to Lincoln Hills
In 1922, at a time of deep racial segregation in the US, two Denverites realized their dream of building a resort in the Rockies for Black people to socialize and escape the stress of racism. They called it Lincoln Hills. For Black History Month, we revisit Lincoln Hills with retired Denver County judge Gary Jackson and former state historian Jared Orsi in 2022. Winks Lodge at Lincoln Hills was designated a National Historic Landmark in December.
Jan. 30, 2024: How the tobacco industry made it cool to smoke in Colorado’s communities of color
For decades, the industry’s own documents show that Big Tobacco targeted communities of color in Colorado and across the nation. The effects are still being felt today. Keith Wailoo is the author of the book, “Pushing Cool: Big Tobacco, Racial Marketing, and the Untold Story of the Menthol Cigarette.”
Jan. 25, 2024: A shortage of sex offender therapists; Veterans find art therapy through photography
There’s a shortage of people qualified to treat convicted sex offenders in Colorado. We’ll talk about the reasons for the shortage, its impact, and efforts to find solutions. Then, photographs, taken by veterans, via a program that creates community and support. And, Chandra and her family take a trip to the ice castles in Cripple Creek.
The Ice Castles are back! Chandra and her family head to Cripple Creek to check out this unique winter wonderland
After a two-year hiatus due to construction at its former location in Dillon, the Ice Castles attraction is back open in the charming Teller County town of Cripple Creeks. Colorado Matters Co-Host Chandra Thomas Whitfield, who hails from New Orleans, and her family recently took the two-hour drive from Denver to check out the seasonal attraction that’s open through at least late February.
Jan. 23, 2024: Cannabis health warnings; Culture and connection with Caribbean cooking
Mold prompts health warnings about some cannabis, but Colorado growers say the recalls are not fair. We’ll get context on the concern. Then, Denver-based SafeSport wants athletes to take part in a survey about abuse and misconduct. Also, a Colorado Wonders question about solar panels. And sharing culture and connection with “Caribbean Paleo.”
