June 7, 2021: Un-Whitewashing Denver’s Anti-Chinese Riot; The Story Of Black Cowboys

By Ryan Warner

June 7, 2021

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50min 13sec

Colorado state historian William Wei stands by a plaque in downtown Denver honoring the Chinatown riots in 1880.

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Episode | 50:13

June 7, 2021: Un-Whitewashing Denver’s Anti-Chinese Riot; The Story Of Black Cowboys

Segment 1 | 15:53
Re-examining Denver’s Anti-Chinese Riot– And How That History Echoes Modern Racism
Segment 2 | 4:54
100 Years Ago, A Devastating Flood Changed The Course Of Pueblo’s Future
Segment 3 | 16:24
In ‘Horse Crazy,’ NYT Reporter Weaves An Equine Tale, Including The Role of Black Cowboys
Segment 4 | 2:18
Colorado Government Websites Still Aren’t Accessible To Many People With Disabilities. But New Funding Could Finally Change That
Segment 5 | 4:48
Between Redistricting, Changing Demographics And New Political Trends, Doug Lamborn’s Long Tenure In Congress Faces New Challenges

A Denver group wants to replace a plaque in LoDo that they say inaccurately portrays the anti-Chinese riot of 1880. Plus, how a century-old flood shaped Pueblo. Also, Sarah Maslin Nir celebrates Black cowboys in her book "Horse Crazy." Then, the General Assembly tackles disability website access. And, examining Doug Lamborn's constituent relations.

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June 7, 2021: Un-Whitewashing Denver’s Anti-Chinese Riot; The Story Of Black Cowboys

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June 7, 2021: Un-Whitewashing Denver’s Anti-Chinese Riot; The Story Of Black Cowboys

Re-examining Denver’s Anti-Chinese Riot– And How That History Echoes Modern Racism

100 Years Ago, A Devastating Flood Changed The Course Of Pueblo’s Future

In ‘Horse Crazy,’ NYT Reporter Weaves An Equine Tale, Including The Role of Black Cowboys

Colorado Government Websites Still Aren’t Accessible To Many People With Disabilities. But New Funding Could Finally Change That

Between Redistricting, Changing Demographics And New Political Trends, Doug Lamborn’s Long Tenure In Congress Faces New Challenges

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Meet Epilectra, the superhero with epilepsy, like her creator

Records show RTD chief of police, now under investigation, routinely drove agency vehicle over 100 mph

Douglas County settles retaliation lawsuit from former undersheriff for $1.75 million

Judge blocks state GOP members from meeting Saturday to potentially oust party chair

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