June 4, 2020: ‘The Listening Session’ On This Moment In History, Episode One
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 first of two parts.
Black Leaders Recommend These Books And More For White Coloradans
State Rep. Leslie Herod, activist Elisabeth Epps and others weigh in as the protests against the death of George Floyd and police brutality continue.
June 2, 2020: What It’s Like To Be Black In America Right Now
Today, five black Coloradans from different walks of life share their experience in America right now: Elisabeth Epps of the Colorado Freedom Fund; State Representative Leslie Herod; Adrian Miller, head of the Colorado Council of Churches; Murphy Robinson, director of the Denver Department of Public Safety, which oversees the city’s police, sheriff & fire departments; and poet and speaker Theo Wilson. They reflect on the protests, both peaceful and destructive, that have followed the death of George Floyd. And what they hope comes next. At the end of the show, they share reading recommendations– books that have deepened their understanding of themselves and of this country.
Turn The Page With Colorado Matters: Lindsay Lackey’s ‘All The Impossible Things’
Our new reading circle begins with the middle-grade book, “All The Impossible Things” by Colorado Springs native Lindsay Lackey. This interview was taped in front of a live, virtual audience on Facebook.
The Space Force Created By ‘The Office’ Funnymen Is Still Set In Colorado, Just A ‘Parallel Universe’ One
Greg Daniels and Steve Carell are back together with a Netflix comedy that’s all about Space Force in Colorado.
‘Divided We Fall’ Explores Finding Unity Amid Political Diversity
In today’s divisive political climate, what happens when people from different parties, with different backgrounds, spend a weekend together, discussing some of America’s most polarizing topics? The new documentary series “Divided We Fall: Unity Without Tragedy,” aims to bring Americans together. Not necessarily to change any minds, but to find some common ground. The documentary makes its national premiere May 20 on American Public Television. One of the filmmakers behind the project is Tom Cosgrove of Boulder.
Chalkbeat Investigates Why Colorado Third Grade Students Are Behind In Reading
Only 40 percent of the state’s third graders are reading proficiently. That means most of Colorado’s young students are behind when it comes to literacy levels. Why? It appears a lot of it has to do with curriculum. That’s what a recent investigation by Chalkbeat found. Chalkbeat’s Ann Schimke joins us to discuss her reporting.
The Virtual ‘Crack A Corona Film Festival’ Will Highlight Movies Made By Colorado Teens
Watch here on May 1 at 7 p.m.
As Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc On Creative Communities, Artists Rally Around Each Other
In less than 12 hours, the Imagine 2020 Artist Assistance Fund received 295 applications. Denver Arts & Venues found that 68 percent of the applicants reported no other source of income.
This Haunted Hotel In Victor, Colorado Is Like A Real-Life Spooky ‘Disneyland Ride’
If the serial killer-themed rooms don’t frighten you at the Black Monarch Hotel, the rumored resident ghosts might.
The Family Behind El Taco Rey In Colorado Springs Has Been Serving Up Tamales And Love Since 1976
The restaurant’s green chile has been called the best in the state, but for the Aguilar family, it’s just how they’ve always done it at home.
