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May 29, 2025: Road rage rises, protests’ enduring influence, Shepard Fairey and Gregg Deal on street art, new music film

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George Floyd Protest June 5 Brothers of Brass
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Urged on by the music of Denver-based Brothers of Brass, Friday evenings march and protest racism and police brutality felt more like a celebration and demonstration rolled into one. The noise but peaceful procession began at the Capitol, traveled up 14 Street through Capitol Hill, to Cheeseman Park on Friday, June 5, 2020.

Colorado is near the top in the country for road rage, and the reaction could be anything from cars colliding to menacing with a gun. Then, the lasting impacts of the protest movement in 2020. Colorado cities have paid out millions in settlements. Also, two prominent artists explain what role they see for art in protests. And, turn up the volume for this week’s Arts Spotlight, featuring a whole lot of funk.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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