A Juneteenth special: A guidebook for discussing race and racism
Things get uncomfortable on Colorado Matters. And that’s the point. Hosts Chandra Thomas Whitfield and Ryan Warner read a new guidebook to racial dialogue, “Courageous Discomfort.”
Black Pride Colorado is creating community and culturally safe spaces for Black LGBTQ Coloradans
“It’s out of comfort. It’s out of camaraderie. It’s out of protection.”
Black Pride Colorado aims to create culturally safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people of color and to celebrate community
June is Pride Month, focused on celebrating the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s also a time to acknowledge the challenges that they continue to face. Those challenges can often be complicated for members of the Black LGBTQ+ community.
June 15, 2023: Celebrating the Nuggets; Black Pride Colorado creates cultural safe space
Fans share stories of what the Denver Nuggets mean to them as a parade and rally celebrate the first-time NBA champions. Then, Black Pride Colorado works to create culturally safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people of color who face unique challenges in their search for identity. Plus, a historic theater in the Highlands neighborhood is saved from gentrification.
June 13, 2023: Denver Nuggets make history; Elevating Black voices in mass media
The celebration of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets continues this week with a parade and rally on Thursday and the team is already the odds-on favorite for a repeat next season. Then, Juneteenth is Monday. We share a panel discussion about elevating Black voices in mass media and why representation matters.
A panel discussion: ‘Black Voices Matter: The Impact of Black Communications and Journalism’
As part of the commemoration of Juneteenth, we share a panel discussion from a 2022 event to elevate Black voices in Colorado.
He was a Denver Rocket and Denver Nugget. Ralph Simpson and other legacy players share in the team’s success
As the Denver Nuggets’ championship run continues, watching with pride and excitement is Ralph Simpson, one of the original Nuggets back when they were actually the Denver Rockets. He helped transition the team into the NBA. Simpson spoke with Chandra Thomas Whitfield.
June 8, 2023: Can wastewater offset the Colorado River crisis?; ‘Little Souls’ author on historical fiction
As the Colorado River endures climate change, drought, and overuse, is recycling wastewater a viable way to use less? Michael Elizabeth Sakas explores that in “Parched.” Then, author Sandra Dallas taps her own life growing up in Denver for her historical fiction. She’s nominated for a Colorado Book Award for “Little Souls.” And hall of fame blues artist Otis Taylor gets his diploma at age 74.
Boys & Girls Club Youth Ambassadors elevate realities kids face today
Naja’Ray West from the Denver Broncos Boys & Girls Clubs located in the far Northeast Denver community of Montbello, and Abby Addison, whose family is based at the Peterson Space Force Base and who attends the Peterson Youth Center in Colorado Springs, are the state-level winners of the annual Youth of the Year speaking competition hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Colorado.
June 6, 2023: A ‘radical’ request to fight gun violence; Boys and Girls Club Youth Ambassadors
As demonstrators rally against guns outside the state capitol, we take a closer look at what they want, and talk about the new state laws aimed at curbing gun violence in Colorado. We’ll also talk about a new law designed to better support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Plus, meet Colorado’s Boys and Girls Club Youth Ambassadors. And fifth graders are on a quest to save the bees.
June 1, 2023: How Colorado’s delegation voted on the debt ceiling compromise; Go Nuggets!
A no, a lot of yeses, and one absence. When it comes to the deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, Colorado’s members of Congress have taken some different positions. Then, Nuggets superfan Nikki Swarn on the team’s historic run as the NBA championships begin. We also talk with former player and coach Bill Hanzlik. And, how do you say the MVP’s name?
May 30, 2023: Denver mayoral candidates on equity, policing; Saving water in a city of excess
The mayoral runoff election is on June 6, 2023. Today the candidates, Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston, answer questions about equity and policing. Then, in “Parched,” we learn why Las Vegas, a city in the desert known for its excesses, has become a leader in water conservation.
May 25, 2023: What goes into settlements?; Denver’s mayoral candidates debate key issues
The family of Christian Glass was awarded $19 million after their son was killed by a sheriff’s deputy nearly a year ago in Clear Creek County. What goes into a settlement for police misconduct and why can they vary so much? Then, Denverite and CPR News partner with the Denver Post and Denver7 for a debate with Denver’s two mayoral candidates, Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston. Later, a beloved woodshop teacher retires. And, remembering the queen of rock-n-roll, Tina Turner.
May 23, 2023: DPD sergeant on changing police culture, EEOC complaint; Nuggets make history!
Denver police Sgt. Carla Havard shares her 25-year journey in law enforcement and why she’s working to change the culture of policing. She also filed an EEOC complaint against the department, claiming harassment and racial discrimination. Then, keeping the nation’s nuclear weapons away from artificial intelligence. And the Nuggets are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time!
25-year Denver Police Department veteran shares career journey, why she filed EEOC complaint
25-year Denver Police Department Veteran Sgt. Carla Havard shares her career Journey in law enforcement and why she filed an EEOC complaint against the department, claiming racial and gender discrimination.
Housing discrimination persists in Colorado. Here’s what advocates say can be done
The most common form of discrimination is against people who are trying to use housing vouchers under Section 8, or state programs.
