Colorado Black Caucus shares vision for racial equity study
The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
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The study seeks to identify solutions for persistent disparities by race on everything from homeownership, to education and health care.
Migrants from Africa represent a small percentage of the people crossing the U.S. border, but their numbers have been rising. Last year, the Denver metro area saw a significant increase of immigrants and refugees from Africa, and many are still coming.
The 40th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade took place in Denver despite extremely cold temperatures and snowfall.
The Trailblazer Award winner at the Martin Luther King Jr. Business Awards has worked for decades to promote civil rights and appreciation for the integral role of Blacks in the prosperity of the West.
LaDawn Sullivan has been recognized for 27 years of work in philanthropy including vision to create BRIC, the first Black community fund in Colorado.
A lot of people think the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is kind of a lost time where nothing is going on, but that couldn't be further from the truth. It's actually Kwanzaa and a great opportunity to learn about the other people we share the world with.
Denver native Patricia Duncan is proud of how far she's come since her days at Smith Elementary.
History Colorado is beginning a new survey of travel and investigation of local green book sites. These sites were critical for the survival of thousands of Black Americans in an era of segregation and hate crimes. Now, stories of such sites will continue to be amplified.
Elevating the stories, achievements, and experiences of Black girls and women. It's what Denver's newest museum is all about. And if you take a look inside, you may just learn something new.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside 5th Grader Kiruvel Girmachew is celebrating a huge reading milestone and school record.
Now 90 years old, the Pastor Emeritus of New Hope Baptist Church still tears up when he recalls how his mother repeatedly built his confidence even as his family felt the daily scourge of racism and discrimination.
Giving back is a big part of TNT's mission. The owner says discounts are available and they give free pizza to the homeless, first responders and foster families.
The migration from Africa to the Rockies started in the 1970s and has only picked up because Colorado has welcomed Ethiopians with open arms.
The house of an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement is looking to receive a landmark designation.
July 27 is Black Women's Equal Pay Day, and across Colorado, advocacy groups are recognizing the event.
Lt. Col. James Harvey III served in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot with the 332nd Fighter Group's 99th Squadron -- also known as the Tuskegee Airmen -- a group of African American military pilots and airmen who fought in WWII.
Winston K. Walker was iconic in breaking down barriers that shut out people of color from outdoor activities.
Denver's City Park is hosting a celebration of African American culture and creativity. The 37th annual Colorado Black Arts Festival is underway, and thousands are immersing themselves in the fun.
Regularly, high school students in an Aurora classroom are tackling tough conversations. It's part of a policy institute that gives young people the skills and tools they need to bring about positive social change in their communities.
Watch the CBS News Colorado special "Celebrating Juneteenth."
A celebration of Black culture in Denver's Five Points neighborhood. The 2023 Juneteenth festival brought a parade, music, and festivities for the community to honor the day.
Juneteenth is almost here! The party kicks off this weekend in Denver ahead of the holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Data shows maternal mortality is affecting women in the United States at an alarming rate, particularly Black women.
Black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy complications than other women.
Two teens at the Broncos Boys & Girls Club are planning their third March for Peace.
On Friday there was a sign of hope with the Lee Fire, the largest wildfire burning in the state of Colorado.
Deion Sanders couldn't help expressing excitement on Friday night as his son Shedeur Sanders made an impressive NFL preseason debut.
A group of volunteers is keeping children connected to learning, and offering hope, even as the future is uncertain.
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete.
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
On Friday there was a sign of hope with the Lee Fire, the largest wildfire burning in the state of Colorado.
A group of volunteers is keeping children connected to learning, and offering hope, even as the future is uncertain.
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado's Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete.
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
In July, CBS Colorado reported on the potential for a Cherry Creek General Improvement District, and received several emails from concerned Cherry Creek North residents saying they want their neighborhood removed from the conversation.
In addition to Denver International Airport's new East Security Checkpoint, the bridge and walkway to Concourse A opened this week, albeit with slightly less fanfare.
On Friday the Lee Fire was the largest wildfire burning in the state of Colorado. It is burning to the west of the western Colorado town of Meeker.
New data shows dropping crime rate numbers in Denver. A lot of work has gone into reducing crime in the city.
A group of volunteers is keeping children connected to learning, and offering hope, even as the future is uncertain.
After decades of planning and years of construction, Northern Colorado’s Chimney Hollow Dam is nearly complete. Construction crews topped off the 350-foot-tall dam recently and are preparing to pave a roadway across the top that will not be utilized by the public.
Deion Sanders couldn't help expressing excitement on Friday night as his son Shedeur Sanders made an impressive NFL preseason debut.
With the expansion of the Professional Women's Hockey League and other women's leagues, some girls are seeing more opportunities to get on the ice.
With the thousands of people planning to attend the Savannah Bananas game at Coors Field, downtown Denver will be very busy this weekend.
If you couldn't score a ticket to the sold-out Savannah Bananas games at Coors Field, don't worry — downtown Denver has you covered with all the banana-themed fun you could ask for.
The 22-year-old Shelton, seeded fourth, became the first American winner in the Masters 1000 hard-court event since Andy Roddick in 2003.
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week.
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
President Trump has directed the military to target drug cartels in Latin America, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
The minimum wage in Denver will go up almost 50 cents on Jan. 1, in line with a city ordinance passed in 2019 that increases minimum wage in an effort to rise with the cost of living.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Found in a variety of products, the supplement known as kratom is currently banned in six states and Washington, D.C., as it faces scrutiny over addiction concerns.
More than half of Americans' calorie intake is from ultra-processed foods, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In a Phase 3 trial, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company said it's oral GLP-1 pill showed similar results to injectable weight loss options after a 72-week period.
OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, said its work is ongoing in refining how the chatbot can "identify and respond appropriately in sensitive situations."
Colorado businesses are worried about the impacts of new tariffs placed on India by the Trump administration.
Economists caution new tariffs could pose economic risks, but the White House says growth is rebounding amid low inflation.
President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to be ambassador to Iceland.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
The energy company is considering raising rates again, and it's not just one increase. They're looking at scenarios for years to come. One group gathered in Denver on Thursday to protest what they call the "monstrous plan."
Denver's Community Planning and Development Department has issued cease and desist orders to a property owner in Denver's Overland neighborhood who had been using Airbnb to rent out trailers and RVs on his rental properties.
The probe was sparked by a CBS News Colorado investigation in May that revealed the airport spent as much as $19,000. For one of its executives to fly to the three-day conference. Another ticket cost about $16,000.
The number of passengers suing American Airlines over an engine fire in March is now at 17, attorneys for those plaintiffs say. The fire happened aboard a Boeing 737 that had taken off from Colorado Springs en route to Dallas.
If you've been to Denver International Airport lately, you might have noticed the brand-new tiling that's part of the Great Hall Project is cracked in many places, and some tiles are held together with nothing but tape.
A Colorado business owner promising to build backyard buildings like saunas and sheds suddenly stopped delivering.