Nuggets tour Black American West Museum in Five Points
Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson and team announcer Kyle Speller were among several employees, who visited the Black American West Museum in Five Points on Friday.
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Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson and team announcer Kyle Speller were among several employees, who visited the Black American West Museum in Five Points on Friday.
On the first day of Black History Month 2023, Westminster Councillor Obi Ezeadi announced the launch of his new organization called BIPAC, a play-off of the acronym "BIPOC," meaning Black, Indigenous and people of color.
Getting your hair done at a Black salon is an intricate process that is usually hours long and filled with conversation and laughter.
It was a historic ceremony on Wednesday morning at the Denver Federal Center.
February is Black History Month, and if you're interested in supporting Black-owned businesses in Denver but don't know where to go, check out a list.
Colorado students will soon be eligible for a new scholarship tailored to historically Black colleges and universities.
The effort to fight for justice and keep the spirit of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive and well in Denver for the 38th year of the MLK Marade.
For months, Wade been preparing for the Bill Pickett Martin Luther King Jr. Rodeo, as part of the National Western Stock Show
Charlie Burrell was the man of honor at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Awards held in downtown Denver.
History Colorado plans to hit the road to explore Green Book sites, all thanks to a new grant of nearly $75,000. It was awarded by the National Park Service as part of a recent round of Underrepresented Community Grants.
A new mobile app -- through "History Colorado" -- allows you to dig deep into the history of the Black experience here in Colorado.
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance is collaborating with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra for a world premiere performance which addresses violence against black churches.
Cleo Parker Robinson's dance company is performing a world premiere called "Sacred Spaces?," a production that focuses on a topic not often discussed: injustices to Black churches.
Denver's Five Points is more than just another historical landmark. For Terri Gentry, it's about highlighting her personal connection to the community.
Watch the 2022 Juneteenth special.
A history of discrimination in Colorado has prevented Black families from buying homes and passing down generational wealth. A new program hopes to close the racial wealth gap.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is helping redefine and reimagine the way Black Americans are portrayed and casted in the performing arts.
United Airlines is looking to hire the next generation of aviators.
On a Tuesday morning, Cleo Parker Robinson sat in her studio, shimmying her shoulders and swaying along with the choreographed moves of her dancers.
United Airlines Captain M'lis Ward, a Denver resident, said she is working with her employer to make sure those in marginalized communities can access a future in the airline industry.
Lincoln Hills was a resort for African Americans during segregation, welcoming guests like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong who couldn't stay in Denver due to Jim Crow laws.
The town of Dearfield got its start in 1910 when African American promoter O.T. Jackson began selling plots of land to other African American farmers who had begun migrating west.
A number of health issues are more prevalent in the Black community.
Women of color account for a mere 5% of healthcare leadership positions in the United States, according to a recent analysis. One of them is in Colorado at Craig Hospital.
The National Brotherhood of Skiers is a group with a mission "To Identify, develop and support athletes of color" in winter sports, and support bids for global competitions. This year, the group is meeting up where the mission started back in 1973.
Crews continue to make progress on two large wildfires burning in Western Colorado, although fire officials said one continues to be challenging.
The Douglas County School District in Colorado is putting new policies into place when it comes to stadium events.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow says he was first denied access to the immigration detention facility in Aurora, and now, Crow says he's being denied basic information about who is being held there.
Police in Denver have arrested a man they believe is connected to a deadly road rage crash from over the weekend.
The inflation rate was cooler than expected, with July's CPI rising 2.7% on an annual basis.
Crews continue to make progress on two large wildfires burning in Western Colorado, although fire officials said one continues to be challenging.
The Douglas County School District in Colorado is putting new policies into place when it comes to stadium events.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow says he was first denied access to the immigration detention facility in Aurora, and now, Crow says he's being denied basic information about who is being held there.
Police in Denver have arrested a man they believe is connected to a deadly road rage crash from over the weekend.
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
The Douglas County School District in Colorado is putting new policies into place when it comes to stadium events. This includes using metal detectors and having a clear bag policy, among other changes that begin this school year.
First Alert Chief Meteorologist Dave Aguilera talks about tornadoes in Colorado and how the unique topography of our state impacts those storms.
First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch shows how clouds form in this edition of First Alert Weather School.
First Alert Meteorologist Lauren Whitney demonstrates how rain forms in the CBS Colorado First Alert Weather School.
Smoke from western wildfires will drift into Colorado, creating hazy skies and lowering air quality at times.
The Town of Windsor used the complex for years, allowing youth and adult leagues to host baseball, softball, and football games. That relationship appears to have fallen through after the town pulled critical occupancy permits.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
The Savannah Bananas brought their trademark, banana-fueled energy to the Mile High City for an unforgettable night of baseball, stunts, and high-flying fun.
Jarrett Stidham threw two TD passes following a lackluster performance from Bo Nix and Denver's starters, and the Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-9 in the preseason opener Saturday night.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
The inflation rate was cooler than expected, with July's CPI rising 2.7% on an annual basis.
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow says he was first denied access to the immigration detention facility in Aurora, and now, Crow says he's being denied basic information about who is being held there.
Three officials involved in President Trump's controversial L.A. National Guard deployment testified in court Monday.
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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.
The inflation rate was cooler than expected, with July's CPI rising 2.7% on an annual basis.
President Trump has extended a temporary truce in the U.S.-China trade war, preventing tariffs on China from leaping to at least 80%.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
George Medley owns a scrapyard and a food bank. He says he helps community members by employing people, buying scrap metal, and feeding those in need, but a new city ordinance aimed at curbing crime threatens his model.
A plan to cut down on the number of through lanes on East Alameda near Denver's Washington Park neighborhood is receiving a chilly reception from some residents and business owners.
Michiko Ando Brown, known as Miko, a former corporate lawyer for Airbnb and a trial attorney at two major Denver law firms, will be named Denver's next City Attorney by Mayor Mike Johnston, according to four sources with knowledge of the selection.
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.