Remember This Time
In June 2020, as Black Lives Matter protests filled Denver’s streets, the city’s walls and streets were also painted with images and messages of the movement. But a lot of that art was temporary.
Babe Walls
Some local artists noticed that Denver’s street art scene was mostly male-dominated, and they set out to change that with Babe Walls, a festival celebrating female and non-binary muralists.
Queen Fathima of Welton Street
When Fathima Dickerson was approached about being the subject of a mural, she was surprised. But to the artists, Fathima was the perfect subject, because she embodies the idea of community.
The Hummingbird Warrior
After his mural “Huitzilopochtli” was painted over without permission, artist David Ocelotl Garcia learned that a mural could be reborn.
The Soul of the Community
Emanuel Martinez started a community mural movement in Denver in the 1970s. His mural “La Alma” is a reminder of that time.
Introducing ‘Off The Walls’
If you live in Denver, you know the city is full of beautiful murals. But what you might not know are the stories behind these larger-than-life pieces of art.
Rebuilding trust after a pandemic that put science under scrutiny
The pandemic amplified political polarization. As doctors learned more about COVID-19, protocols changed and people started to question the guidance. Science itself, came under scrutiny. It’s an issue that was at the forefront of this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival. CPR Audio Innovations producer Emily Williams shares a conversation with Dr. Ashish Jha, a White House COVID-19 response coordinator.
