Marade draws a much smaller group in Denver's frigid temps
The 40th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marade took place in Denver despite extremely cold temperatures and snowfall.
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.
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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.
A Denver musician who was expelled from school over 50 years ago as a result of racial hair discrimination received an honorary diploma.
At the corner of 36th Avenue and Humboldt Street in Five Points, you'll find a garden tucked away in the backyard of a home.
After a somewhat slow start to the snow season, southwestern Colorado is wasting no time in this New Year to catch up. The big winner for snow since the middle of last week is the Wolf Creek Ski Area. With over 3 and half feet of snow since last Thursday.
A Colorado father, driven by grief, is pushing to make Colorado among the first states in the country to regulate the sale of sodium nitrate.
As Colorado makes its way through subzero temperatures across multiple days, HVAC companies in northern Colorado have found themselves extremely busy.
The Colorado Department of Transportation confirmed that Berthoud Pass would again stay closed through Tuesday night to deal with the additional slides that continue to come down.
New data is showing economic projections for potential Colorado homebuyers in 2024. Every year, the Denver Metro Association of Realtors meets for a summit to review that information.
After a somewhat slow start to the snow season, southwestern Colorado is wasting no time in this New Year to catch up. The big winner for snow since the middle of last week is the Wolf Creek Ski Area. With over 3 and half feet of snow since last Thursday.
A Colorado father, driven by grief, is pushing to make Colorado among the first states in the country to regulate the sale of sodium nitrate.
As Colorado makes its way through subzero temperatures across multiple days, HVAC companies in northern Colorado have found themselves extremely busy.
The Colorado Department of Transportation confirmed that Berthoud Pass would again stay closed through Tuesday night to deal with the additional slides that continue to come down.
New data is showing economic projections for potential Colorado homebuyers in 2024. Every year, the Denver Metro Association of Realtors meets for a summit to review that information.
A newer Target store in Denver's Lowry neighborhood is notifying shoppers that a 1% "public improvement fee" is being added to their purchases at the store located at 93 North Lowry Blvd.
Upon his acquittal in November, former officer Nathan Woodyard returned to the department, and the city was required to pay him over $200,000 in backpay while not on the force during the trial. He resigned late last week.
Douglas County commissioners were able to find a way to reduce property taxes after an unprecedented rise in home values.
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State lawmakers are taking action after a preservative used to cure meat is increasingly being used for suicide in Colorado.
CU'S 71-59 win over 8th ranked Stanford has propelled JR Payne's team back into the top 5.
The Steelers and the Bills will face off Monday in the wild card round despite expected temperatures in the teens, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
With a game-time temperature of minus-4 degrees Fahrenheit, the game was the fourth-coldest in NFL history.
Due to extreme cold weather, New York Kathy Hochul and the NFL have agreed to reschedule Sunday's playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. Here's how that will impact programming at CBS News Colorado
Forward Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche has just tied Joe Sakic for the longest home point streak in franchise history.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
The Senate advanced a short-term spending measure as the government faces a Friday deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
The trial, which began Tuesday morning, is the second related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations and Trump's subsequent denials.
A Colorado father, driven by grief, is pushing to make Colorado among the first states in the country to regulate the sale of sodium nitrate.
The Senate advanced a short-term spending measure as the government faces a Friday deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston will be leading a coalition of mayors from major cities across the nation to ask for help from the federal government on the ever-increasing need for this community.
The trial, which began Tuesday morning, is the second related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations and Trump's subsequent denials.
Ever since a 47% average increase in Douglas County home values, commissioners have been searching for property tax relief.
"I'm astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives," says the World Health Organization's director of health promotion, Ruediger Krech.
Six years after a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy nearly lost his life in the shooting that killed a fellow deputy, he is sharing his story and urging others to make a life-saving donation.
As Coloradans look to hit the slopes with the low temperatures lingering around the holiday weekend, doctors are explaining how to avoid frost bite.
Health care centers in Denver are being overwhelmed by new patients, forcing facilities to make tough decisions.
The nation's largest drugstore chain says closures to start next month and end in early April.
A newer Target store in Denver's Lowry neighborhood is notifying shoppers that a 1% "public improvement fee" is being added to their purchases at the store located at 93 North Lowry Blvd.
As inflation remains high and restaurants continue to struggle with labor shortages and rising costs, it's expected that more restaurants in Colorado will close their doors for good this year.
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
Drizly, an online alcohol marketplace, will cease operations in March, Uber said.
"I'm astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives," says the World Health Organization's director of health promotion, Ruediger Krech.
New data is showing economic projections for potential Colorado homebuyers in 2024. Every year, the Denver Metro Association of Realtors meets for a summit to review that information.
For some people living in Denver, laundry day isn't such a chore anymore at LaundroLab.
If you are struggling with rent you can now submit an application for the city's $29.1 million Temporary Rent and Utility Assistance program.
This holiday season, job seekers are on the hunt, as the latest data from the Colorado Department for Labor and Employment shows our unemployment rate increased in October to 3.3%. That's compared to the September rate of 3.2%.
Robert Persichitte, a professor at MSU Denver, and a CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFE, says many people have overspent on Christmas since the pandemic hit.