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November 20, 2025 Khadijatu Fofanah-Stevens

Caring for a Hungry Community: How Metro Caring Rose to the Occasion

The recent abrupt halt of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), often referred to as “food stamps,” impacted millions of

A festive outdoor celebration at the Light the World Giving Machines in Denver. Mayor Mike Johnston and several community members stand in front of bright red Giving Machines, smiling and clapping as colorful confetti falls around them. All are bundled in winter clothing and wearing red Light the World scarves. Large red balloons and holiday decorations frame the scene.

November 18, 2025 Ruby Jones

Denver’s Giving Machines Light the Way Forward

Mayor Johnston to kick off annual Light the World Giving Machine Denver season at 2025 Grand Unwrapping with new digital

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November 15, 2025 Ruby Jones

Colorado Life-Sciences Leaders Celebrated at Annual Awards, with Aron Ralston Delivering a Powerful Message on Resilience

Colorado’s fast-growing life-sciences sector celebrated its most impactful innovators, investors and industry champions this week at the 22nd Annual Awards Celebration.

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November 15, 2025 Community Contribution

Colorado Nonprofits Push for Overhaul of State Grantmaking System

Statewide nonprofit coalition organizer launches “Funding the Frontlines” agenda. A coalition of small, community-rooted Colorado nonprofits is calling for sweeping

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November 11, 2025 Colorado Men of Color Collaborative

Where Are Our Black Boys Going? A Call to Confront a National Crisis

Across the United States, a quiet crisis is unfolding. It’s one that threatens the future of higher education and the

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October 31, 2025 Colorado Men of Color Collaborative

Rising Together: How Visionary Leaders in the Denver Metro Area Are Transforming Higher Education for the Greater Good

As the Principal of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy and Executive Director of the Colorado Men of Color Collaborative (CMOCC),

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October 25, 2025 Community Contribution

National Western Stock Show and Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Announce Transition for 2026 MLK Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions

The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) and the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) have announced a transition in production for

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October 23, 2025 Ruby Jones

Restoring, Replenishing & Creating Community Through History

Join Sister-to-Sister, Inc. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 4 p.m. for “Restoring, Replenishing, & Creating Community Through History”, an inclusive and meaningful

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August 31, 2025 Ruby Jones

Denver Schools Endorse Anti-Tobacco Campaign

School Board approves proclamation supporting campaign to end the sale of flavored tobacco
in Denver and protect students.

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Through the Wire of America: The Idea of Public Education

May 24, 2026 Colorado Men of Color Collaborative

Written by Dr. Fernando Branch There is a wire running through America. It stretches across generations, neighborhoods, school districts and

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Denver Parks and Recreation Celebrate Reopening of Historic La Raza Park with City and Community Leaders

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