As Colorado Artists Find New Ways To Work, The Extent Of Coronavirus’ Impact On The Industry Gets Clearer
The pandemic has left a $2.6 billion hole in the creative sector’s usual revenue.
Meet The Member Of Jared Polis’ Cabinet Who Helped Fight The Grizzly Creek Fire
Dan Gibbs is Colorado’s national resource director — and this past weekend, he also joined wildfire crews in Glenwood Canyon.
As Colleges Reopen, Will Students Walk Back To Class Or Hop Online?
Universities across the state will welcome students back next week but the pandemic will mean a lot of changes. Chalkbeat reporter Jason Gonzales has been watching developments.
‘Are We Still Cool?’ Explores Misconceptions About Masculinity In Men Of Color
What does it mean to be a man of color in America? And how is that image of what society thinks a man should be, detrimental and inaccurate? A new photo series from the Denver organization, Black Actors Guild, explores the misconceptions surrounding masculinity and men of color. It’s called “Are We Still Cool?” Colorado Matters speaks to the project’s creative director, Christina Pittaluga and Ryan Foo, the director of operations for Black Actors Guild.
Why The La Raza Park Name Change Is 50 Years In The Making
Esteban Hernandez discusses his report on the La Raza Park name change and his interview with Chicano activist Arturo “Bones” Rodriguez.
New Project Combats Nurses’ Compassion Fatigue And Burnout
Artist and registered nurse Tara Rynders of Denver was supposed to perform her interactive show “First, Do No Harm” at a New York City hospital earlier this year. Then COVID-19 hit. Now Rynders is working on a new project to raise awareness of compassion fatigue and burnout among nurses.
To Help The Living Stay 6 Feet Apart, This Denver Restaurant Employed The Help Of The Supernatural
South Broadway institution Sputnik reopened in-person dining this week, and to keep diners safe during the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant set up a few helpful ghosts
June 4, 2020: ‘The Listening Session’ On This Moment In History, Episode Two
Today, we present a two-episode podcast called “The Listening Session” from Colorado Matters and CPR News. We asked Coloradans of all colors and creeds to share their experiences during this moment of unrest; what they’re grappling with, and what’s not being discussed. We assembled a panel of community voices, leaders, and experts with different perspectives to join us. This is the second of two parts.
