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Colorado sign news laws to address state’s affordable housing crisis

It’s an open secret that Colorado is currently at a crossroads in its housing crisis. People experiencing homelessness, low-income renters and aspiring homeowners have all been significantly impacted by the…

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AFRICA DAY 2025: Revisiting Our History, Shaping Our Future

Africa Day, celebrated every May 25, marks the founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. It serves as a time to recognize the continent’s…

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A Brief Spotlight on Liberia

Joseph Nyumah Boakai has served as the 26th president of Liberia since 2024. Credit: Reuters Liberia was founded in 1822 as an outpost for returning freed slaves from the Americas.…

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Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti

Commuters pass by police patrolling an intersection in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Credit: AP Photo The Organization of American States has recently come under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti…

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoes union bill

Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Credit: CPR.org Colorado Gov. Jared Polis recently vetoed a bill that was seen in many circles as the most anticipated veto of this year’s legislative session…

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Audit Questions Use of Denver’s Climate Funds

Denver City Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien. Credit: Denverite Denver’s plans for its climate change program has recently been called into question following the findings of a recent audit. Taxpayer money,…

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Colorado’s Rep. Evans backs $625B in Medicaid cuts in key committee vote

Rep. Gabe Evans of Fort Lupton. Credit:Colorado Newsline Democrats, nonprofit advocates and health providers from across Colorado recently slammed U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans’ vote in favor of a Republican plan…

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Colorado Freedom Memorial Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the Colorado Freedom Memorial will be honoring the Greatest Generation at the annual Colorado Remembers ceremony on May 24th.…

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FIVE AFRICAN RESTAURANTS TO VISIT IN COLORADO

Two years ago, Colorado made headlines as the fastest-growing state for Black immigrants, with 400 percent growth from 2000 to 2019, according to a Pew Research Center report. Nationwide, the…

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One on One with Seun Kuti, Afrobeat Singer in Denver

Seun Kuti is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter renowned for his captivating performances and socially conscious music. He is the youngest son of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti…

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