May 23, 2024: Pioneering ballerinas mark their place in history; Cleo Parker Robinson celebrates a dream come true
Today we talk with Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, one of “The Swans of Harlem,” a Denver native featured in a new book about these pioneering ballerinas and their effort to make sure their history is not overlooked or forgotten. Then, Denver’s iconic Cleo Parker Robinson sees her dream come true.
May 21, 2024: The impact ADUs could have on housing; Colorado’s ‘Swan of Harlem’
Colorado’s putting a lot of stock into the idea of ADUs, Accessory Dwelling Units, to help ease the housing crunch. We’ll talk about the potential impact and how similar programs are working in other states. Then, Denver native Karlya Shelton-Benjamin is among a pioneering group of ballerinas known as the Swans of Harlem. Plus, how one Pueblo educator is making sure students don’t get left behind when it comes to technology.
Denver’s ‘Swan of Harlem’ on breaking barriers and reclaiming history
They’re known as the Swans of Harlem and they’ve performed for the Queen of England, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder, at the White House, and beyond. Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, a Denver native, was among them, and she’s featured in a new book about this pioneering group of ballerinas.
May 16, 2024: Investigating dishonest officers; Colorado’s changing needs as the population ages
It’s a state law that’s supposed to weed out police officers and sheriff’s deputies who are dishonest. But is it working? We’ll discuss the results of a special investigation through the Colorado News Collaborative. Then, as Colorado gets older, what are the changing needs and resources? And the first KlezKolorado Festival hopes to find harmony in music.
May 14, 2024: How Colorado law shapes advanced care planning; Former Broncos players help children cope with grief
Did you know that If you’re critically ill and can’t make decisions for yourself, your family can’t automatically step into help? We’ll talk through what to know for our series, Aging Matters on Colorado Matters. Then, Colorado Wonders, where was the state’s first public library? Later, former Broncos players Terrell Davis and Brian Griese share their own stories of loss as they work to help children coping with grief.
Cars can be a financial strain for the people who need them most. This Colorado nonprofit helps working single moms keep their vehicles running
For two decades, Hands of the Carpenter has helped moms with dependent children get low-cost vehicle repairs.
‘I just couldn’t wrap my mind around people who were so willing to help.’ Colorado non-profit helps single moms steer the course
For many people, having a safe and reliable car is more than just a want; it’s a critical need, and one that can determine whether we can get to work, […]
May 9, 2024: Wrapping up the 2024 legislative session; Helping single moms get back on the road
From lowering property taxes to changing gun policy, we’ll break down the hits and misses as state lawmakers wrap up the legislative session. Then, when the vehicle you depend on requires costly repairs, getting it fixed can be a total budget buster. We tell you about a Colorado nonprofit that is helping working single mothers get back on the road.
May 7, 2024: Living with Long COVID; A new plan to lower property taxes
An estimated 200,000 people in Colorado have Long COVID. We speak with two of them today about their lives 4 years after diagnosis. Then, what a proposed plan at the state capitol could mean for property taxes. Later, healing the scar on the mountainside near Colorado Springs. And one of the new markers sharing the history of Denver’s Chinatown is missing.
May 2, 2024: One woman’s journey with Alzheimer’s; Diversifying health care with ‘Black Men in White Coats’
Former University of Denver chancellor Rebecca Chopp says she was lucky her doctor diagnosed her Alzheimer’s early.
April 30, 2024: State lawmakers consider gun policies; Virtual trip into space inspires students
As state lawmakers head into their final week of the legislative session, gun policy is once again a hot topic. We’ll find out where nearly a dozen proposals stand.
April 26, 2024: Women talk about leadership, politics, and the challenges and opportunities ahead
Colorado ranks second in the nation for the number of women elected to the state legislature. But what does it mean for our state?
Social Call helps seniors combat loneliness while building intergenerational connections
Two people building a friendship that transcends generations and geographical barriers is the case for practically all of the program’s participants.
Interview: NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday host Ayesha Rascoe on the beauty of Colorado, her new book, and the upcoming presidential election
Rascoe’s new book of essays shares experiences attending historically Black colleges and universities and their relevance today.
Colorado students share why they chose to attend HBCUs and the impact that’s had on their lives
Four Coloradans share why they chose to leave the state to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities) and how it’s affected their lives.
April 23, 2024: NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe on the impact of HBCUs and their relevance today
NPR host Ayesha Rascoe’s book features prominent graduates of historically Black colleges and universities.
