Ballroom Culture: From fierce and fabulous runway-style competition to creating safe spaces
While Ballroom Culture centers largely around fierce and fabulous runway-style competitions, it’s also about creating safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ Black and LatinX communities.
Yours to unwrap! The 8th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza
Music, memories and merriment return with the 8th annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza.
Looking for a diverse Santa to take a picture with? Here’s where you can find them in the Denver area
We’ve gathered a list of locations where you’re sure to find a multicultural Santa Claus, some will be waiting on their throne as soon as this weekend.
The search for diverse Santa and why representation matters
Thomas Whitfield. Kabore asked where she could find a Black Santa this holiday season. It’s a question that Chandra wondered about ever since moving to Colorado 12 years ago. So she set out to find the answer, and along the way, was reminded why representation matters.
Dec. 14, 2023: Colorado working to ban ‘excited delirium’; In vogue with ballroom culture
As the third criminal trial related to the death of Elijah McClain continues, changes are happening statewide. A look at how law enforcement and lawmakers alike are working to ban so-called “Excited Delirium” here in Colorado. Then, did you know voguing was created by members of the Black and Latino queer community back in the 1960s? We hit the dance floor with Colorado’s ballroom scene.
Dec. 12, 2023: Wolf killings underscore reintroduction debate; Black quarterbacks tackle inclusivity
By state law, Colorado is required to release wolves into the wild by the end of the year. But a wolfpack that was already here is mostly gone, shot and killed across the border. What does that say about the reintroduction debate? And, Marlin Briscoe was the first Black quarterback in pro football with the Denver Broncos, but the challenges he faced were just the beginning.
Dec. 5, 2023: A new Navy sub connects past and present; A pilot’s story of perseverance
Her grandfather served on the USS Arizona when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor. Nikki Stratton will christen its namesake, a new US Navy submarine. Then, a relic of the battleship Arizona is now in Colorado, and we hear what Donald Stratton endured to survive the attack.
Nov. 30, 2023: Hip Hop Turns 50! Colorado’s place in this cultural phenomenon
Hip Hop marks a major milestone this year: its 50th anniversary! During that time, the musical genre has changed the world, influencing language, dance, education, politics, media, and so much more. But what is Colorado’s place in all of this? Chandra Thomas Whitfield asked some of the biggest players in our state to join her in-studio. Radio personality Amerykah Jones (Nikki Swarn) and rappers DJ Cavem (Ietef Vita), Old Man Saxon (Saxon Kincy) and Black Pegasus (Robert Houston II).
‘Lasagna Love’ shows that little things can make a big difference
Everyone can use a little help sometimes… and sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big difference. That’s the idea behind “Lasagna Love.”
Reflecting on Rosalynn Carter
I’d like to share a note of reflection on former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died over the weekend (November 19, 2023) at her home in Plains, Georgia at the age of 96.
New state historian wants to diversify understanding of Colorado’s past, present, and future
Claire Oberon Garcia wants to help preserve parts of the state that have significance to underrepresented people in Colorado.
Nov. 28, 2023: State historian Dr. Claire Oberon Garcia on diversifying Colorado history
The new state historian has a vision to diversify our thinking about life in Colorado. Dr. Claire Oberon Garcia is also an English professor at Colorado College. Chandra Thomas Whitfield sat down with her in front of an audience at the Southern Colorado Public Media Center.
Nov. 21, 2023: ‘Diversity doesn’t happen in a vacuum’ — CU officials on school’s DEI quest
Our exploration of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado, the state’s flagship university and its third largest employer, continues with CU president Todd Saliman and Wanda James, an alumna and the first Black Regent in 44 years.
Nov. 20, 2023: Exploring diversity and inclusion as the ‘Prime Factor’ puts CU in the national spotlight
The “Coach Prime effect” has catapulted CU Boulder into the national spotlight, but some students say it doesn’t necessarily reflect the Black experience on campus. We’ll talk about diversity, inclusion, and representation with a third-year grad student, a graduate who now works on the campus, and the vice chancellor of student affairs, D’Andra Mull.
Nov. 14, 2023: Growing need to support an aging Colorado; Can the arts and AI share creative ground?
One in five Coloradans is older than 60. In Mesa County, that number is one in four. And it’s putting a lot of pressure on senior services like Meals on Wheels. Then, can something that wasn’t made by a person still be considered art? That question about artificial intelligence has sparked a contentious debate. And we celebrate a Colorado Centennial Farm.
Nov. 9, 2023: Growth challenges in Colorado; Doctor returns home from Gaza
Colorado is growing, but at what cost? As people move here the state demographer talks about the challenges, the trade-offs and the trends. Then, Dr. Barbara Zind was in Gaza on a humanitarian mission when *Hamas* launched its surprise attack on Israel. Now, a month later, the Grand Junction pediatrician has returned home. Also, environmental education and “Coal Country” in Boulder.
