Sights From The 43rd Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival
The 43rd Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival successfully concluded in Winter Park, Colorado, on the weekend of July 18–19, 2026.…
Africa at the 2026 World Cup: A vivid impact on the world stage
The FIFA 2026 World Cup welcomed ten African qualifiers, twice the number that competed in Qatar four years earlier. With…
Immigration judge who granted bond for high-profile detainee fired in ongoing Trump purge
A respected judge in Denver’s immigration court was fired in June after months of criticism from Justice Department officials following…
Poll reveals low public awareness of Colorado’s upcoming 150th anniversary
More than two-thirds of Coloradans say they’ve heard “nothing” or “not much” about the Centennial State’s upcoming 150th statehood anniversary,…
The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row
According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), at least 10 Ethiopians have already been executed in Saudi Arabia this year. Fifty-eight…
Denver strengthens departing-employee payout process
The Department of Finance has strengthened processes to ensure it pays out former city employees promptly and accurately for all…
Africa’s First Forum on Gender and Child Statistics Calls for Stronger Data to Drive Inclusive Development
The African Development Bank Group, together with regional and international partners, has concluded the first African Forum on Gender and…
Judge lampoons Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case
President Donald Trump “acted in bad faith” when he swiftly dropped his tax return lawsuit and directed his Cabinet members…
15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Colorado among states that challenge federal policy over program created after 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida Fifteen states on…
‘Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History: Aurora’ exhibit opens at the Aurora History Museum.
The Aurora History Museum in partnership with the Museum of Boulder will open a new exhibition, “Proclaiming Colorado’s Black History:…
Aldabra Atoll- Seychelles’ Beauty in the Sun
Made up of 115 islands dotting the Indian Ocean off East Africa, Seychelles is known as a global hotspot for…
ALG’s Youth Empowerment Celebration: Uplifting the Next Generation at Afrik Impact
Denver– As America commemorates its 250th anniversary of independence and Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, one of Colorado’s most…
Trump faces looming deadline to sign popular bipartisan housing package
President Donald Trump is running out of time to decide what to do with a bipartisan bill meant to lower…
Succour available for Coloradans affected by wildfires around the state
Aspen Acres Fire near Pueblo is 7th largest wildfire in Colorado history Communities across Colorado are under evacuation and preevacuation…
Trump’s frenzied focus on investigating elections raises fears of midterm meddling
President Donald Trump was speaking to supporters at a Pennsylvania rally June 23 when he made an extraordinary admission about…
Pope Leo assures Americans of prayers on 250th anniversary of United States
Pope Leo expresses his prayers for all Americans in a letter he sent to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the…
The Declaration of Independence- In Congress, July 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary…
Dark Money, Distorted Narratives, and the Stakes for Colorado’s Democracy
Colorado’s 2026 primary season has revealed a troubling pattern: outside groups with opaque funding streams are shaping the tone, content,…
Two Milestones, One Undeniable Legacy: Celebrating the African Spirit in Colorado’s Double Jubilee
As America turns 250 and the Centennial State marks 150 years, Afrik Digest reflects on the timeless, unbreakable thread that…
BET Awards 2026: Celebs Show Up and Show Out
The 2026 BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California, drawing major figures from the music,…
Ghana-South Africa row deepens over migrant’s death
Ghana and South Africa are locked in a diplomatic row after the apparent killing of a Ghanaian in the southern…
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa $3.6bn, says UN
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa…
Jena Griswold wins Democratic primary for Colorado attorney general
Jena Griswold has secured the Democratic nomination to be Colorado’s next attorney general. Various news outlets called the race at…
Four Colorado state legislators ousted in primary election
Four Colorado state lawmakers lost their party primary elections Tuesday and will lose their seats in the Legislature next year. …
A Tale of Two Photographs: A Closer Look at an Attack Mailer’s Portrayal of Dr. Anne Keke
The original publicly available photograph of Dr. Anne Keke (left) and the version reproduced in a recent political attack mailer…
US Supreme Court rules Trump administration can end legal protections for 350,000 Haitians
The U.S. Supreme Court has given the Trump administration the all clear to move forward with its plans to strip…
10 African Female Traditional Attires to rock in 2026
African female traditional fashion continues to evolve, beautifully blending rich heritage with modern, runway-ready silhouettes. Whether you are attending a…
Traditional Kenyan Food: 5 Delicious Kenyan Dishes
Traditional Kenyan food is influenced, in part, by its African landscape. Cuisine on the east coast is infused with Hindu,…
African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery
African and Caribbean countries have called for a formal apology and reparations from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave…
Xcel Energy pressures Colorado regulators to extend aging coal plant
Xcel Energy is seeking to extend operations at an aging coal-fired power plant in Pueblo for another 15 months, to…
KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK
The Kilimanjaro National Park in Northern Tanzania is a unique and surprising place. For starters, it’s home to the highest…
AFRICAN WOMEN SUMMIT 2026: CELEBRATING THE D.R.E.A.M OF THE AFRICAN WOMAN
The 7th Africa Women Summit brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, diplomats, development partners, gender advocates, and women leaders from across…
US Iran agreement headlines G7 but huge questions remain
United States President Trump has spent the majority of his time at the G7 summit touting his tentative agreement with…
Supreme Court to weigh in on case over rights of immigrants in ‘prolonged’ ICE detention
The Supreme Court recently agreed to weigh in on the issue of whether some immigrants with criminal records can be…
Colorado wins federal approval to import prescription drugs from Canada
The U.S. government through the federal Food and Drug Administration has granted Colorado approval to begin importing some prescription drugs…
The Best African Films and TV to Watch This Month
Tolulope Omotunde of Afrik Digest presents his monthly list of the best shows, films, and series to watch across the…
Meet the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US
A Somali soccer referee who was due to become the first from his country to officiate the World Cup but…
Africa & Ale 2026 at CSU Fort Collins: A Road Trip Worth Taking
By the time Dr. Pius Kamau and I eased onto the highway out of Aurora that Friday afternoon, April 24,…
Statewide drought emergency declared in Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency recently in response to Colorado’s warmest winter on record, which also brought…
Trump administration accelerates plans to restrict voting by mail in states
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow states to access federal citizenship data by June 30 and plans to…
World Cup 2026: Which African Nation Will Go Furthest?
The 2026 men’s Fifa World Cup marks a seismic shift in the global football landscape. The decision to expand the…
Over 40 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda
Health authorities have confirmed more than 300 cases of the virus in the two countries and are investigating 1,500 more…
Colorado passes landmark police reform bill in the wake of 2020 George Floyd protests
The Colorado General Assembly took the unprecedented step of suspending its work on March 14, 2020, pausing in the middle…
Tina Peters released from prison after governor commutes sentence
Tina Peters, the former Colorado elections clerk and conspiracy theorist convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy…
Colorado Unions groan as Gov.Polis vetoes bill meant to make organizing easier
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has for the second time vetoed a bill that would have eliminated a unique second election…
Africa Day 2026 celebrations: Spotlight on unity, youth and global ambition
African leaders and young representatives gathered at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to mark Africa Day, celebrating the…
Africa Forward Summit: France Seeks to Broaden Anglo-African Relations
The Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade. French…
Colorado launches ‘Mind Our Future’ to tackle youth mental health crisis
Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Healthier Colorado have teamed up together to launch an initiative aimed at addressing an area…
Colorado governor signs executive order banning carbonated drinks at state functions
Gov. Jared Polis recently prohibited the state from buying soda and other sugary drinks for official state functions, part of…
Colorado Democrats pass on Trump’s $1.8B fund
The U.S. Congress left Washington for the Memorial Day recess without passing a major Republican priority: passing a party-line bill…
Housing Stability does little to fix known shelter oversight issues
Timothy M. O’Brien, Auditor for the City and County of Denver The Department of Housing Stability remains unaware of how…
Aurora’s “Greener Communities, Brighter Futures” campaign earns three Distinction Communicator Awards
The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, based in New York City, recognized the city of Aurora’s Office of International…
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I want to tell you a quick story- not about me, but about a moment that changed how I see…
REPUBLICAN DEBATE ANALYSIS: Bottoms and Kirkmeyer Offer Starkly Different Visions in GOP Gubernatorial Debate
Colorado state Rep. Scott Bottoms. Right: Colorado state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer are two of the three candidates vying for the…
Democrats Debate Analysis: Weiser and Bennet Draw Sharp Contrasts in Denver7’s May 7 Gubernatorial Debate
Colorado Democratic Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser. Image Credit: CPR In a spirited and policy‑heavy hosted by Denver7,…
A New Path Forward: Anne Keke in the 2026 House District 41 Race
“Good leaders do not lead from ego or politics; they lead from a commitment to improving the lives of the…
Your Vote, Your Power- A Fight against Systemic Disenfranchisement
When the Hungarian populace went to the polls last month to defeat the authoritarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, they did…
The Pink Lake: Senegal’s visual wonder
The African continent provides so many amazing destinations for tourists. The most attractive places of interest in Africa include its…
Gov. Jared Polis signs $46.8 billion state budget
Federal tax changes, rising Medicaid costs forced deep cuts to close $1 billion gap Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee joins Gov.…
Sights from AMVCA 2026 Awards
Each year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) always deliver outstanding memories that get the fans talking and debating…
Paris festival spotlights Nollywood, wider African cinema
Paris is hosting the 13th edition of NollywoodWeek, a five-day festival showcasing films from Nigeria, other African countries and the…
New Colorado law will ban cat and dog sales in pet stores
Colorado state Rep. Karen McCormick speaks at the Colorado Capitol during the bill signing for legislation that bans cat and…
Tyla, Anok Yai, Ayo Edibiri, Damson Idris, Other Stars Of African Descent Shine At 2026 Met Gala.
African talent and heritage stood out at the 2026 Met Gala, held recently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in…
Colorado lawmakers pass bills aimed at reducing state prison population
The Colorado Department of Corrections’ Buena Vista Correctional Complex prison, outside Buena Vista in the Arkansas River Valley. The Colorado…
Colorado lawmakers kill bill to limit police use of Flock camera data
Colorado Sen. Judy Amabile, a Boulder Democrat seen here speaking in the Senate last year, sponsored a bill that would…
Limits to health insurance program for immigrants approved by Colorado lawmakers
The changes were made to Cover All Coloradans, which provides Medicaid-like coverage to immigrant children and pregnant women, regardless of…
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law
xAI, which makes the chatbot Grok, has been plagued with accusations of discrimination. Image Credit: Guardian An artificial intelligence platform…
Africa grapples for a seat at the table as the new world order repositions.
US President Donald Trump hosted his Rwandan and Congolese counterparts, Paul Kagame (L) and Félix Tshisekedi (R), for a peace…
Housing Stability bypasses rules to reduce affordable rental units
Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien The Department of Housing Stability is not ensuring the required number of affordable rental units…
Denver Fire is not reviewing costs and benefits of agreements with municipalities
Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA The Denver Fire Department needs a better balance between accountability and regional relationships when…
America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Announces First Wave of Community Grants and Highlights Aligned Giving Projects Statewide
The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission recently announced the first wave of recipients for its Community Grants Program, awarding…
Colorado House ethics committee takes up complaint against Rep. Mandy Lindsay
Complaint alleges that party caucus chair ‘grossly mismanaged’ funds The Colorado Capitol rotunda is seen on the opening day of…
Highlights of Pope Leo’s visit to Africa
Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day tour of four African nations gave the usually reserved pontiff a global platform to speak out,…
Aurora lawmakers reject agreement between police and ICE detention facility
Aurora’s city council rejected an updated agreement that outlined how local police would respond to calls at the federal immigration…
State regulators approve 24 new oil and gas wells near Aurora Reservoir
State oil and gas regulators approved 24 new oil and gas wells near the Aurora Reservoir on Tuesday, despite sustained…
Ambassador64 – Notes from Adams County
Where Water Changes Direction: A Story Between Sea and Mountains – By Fernanda Wankel There are decisions we don’t make…
Record 10 African teams to feature at 2026 World Cup
Participation becomes presence For decades, Africa lived on the edges of footballing maps, faintly sketched, but it’s a paradigm that…
Weiser, Gonzales take top spots on Colorado’s 2026 Democratic primary ballot
Democrats’ June 30 primary ballot is nearly set after statewide assembly in Pueblo Left: Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at…
Yemi Mobolade, Mayor of Colorado Springs announces re-election campaign
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade during the 2025 State of the City address. Image Credit: KRDO Yemi Mobolade is running…
US at loggerheads with Africa over slavery and reparations
Ghana accuses Trump administration of ‘normalizing the erasure’ of history. Tourists inspect a display entitled ‘The Dirty Business of Slavery’…
The renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa
Xenophobic attacks have taken the lives of about 160 Nigerians in South Africa since 2016. Image Credit:BBC Just recently, South…
Court rejects Trump’s plan to overrule Denver and Colorado immigrant protections
The administration sued the city and state over so-called “sanctuary city policies” in May 2025. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston holds…
Denver crime-reducing commission needs better oversight, city auditor says.
Timothy M. O’Brien, Auditor for the City and County of Denver. Image Credit – CPR Radio A new city audit…
Denver mayor, auditor clash over $20M in homelessness spending
Activists set up tents outside of an old Double Tree hotel, now a homeless shelter, on Quebec Street as they…
CAF Awards AFCON title to Morocco
Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. Senegal’s Idrissa…
Bill to protect seniors from scammers moves forward in Colorado
The banking industry supports HB26-1110, which would establish protections for elderly scam victims through financial institutions. A bipartisan proposal that…
Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE Act requiring photo ID to vote
The U.S. Capitol Republicans in the U.S. Senate recently pressed forward with a bill that would require proof of citizenship…
Aurora lawmakers cast final vote to adopt tobacco, psychoactive substance retail license
Aurora City Council members cast a final vote recently creating a retail license that limits and imposes certain restrictions on…
BREAKING BARRIERS, BUILDING BRIDGES: My Saturday at ALG’s Black History Month Convening
On Saturday, February 7th, I found myself walking into the Community College of Aurora’s CentreTech Campus with the kind of…
Beyond February: Why Black History Is America’s Global Origin Story
In a world where Black communities are still fighting for safety, dignity, and representation, Black History Month is not a…
City agencies still not sharing risks with city’s IT agency
Some city agencies are still not formally sharing critical information technology risks they encounter with Technology Services and other agencies,…
History Colorado Welcoming America’s Founding Documents on “Freedom Plane National Tour
History Colorado Center in Denver was selected as one of only eight cultural institutions to host a collection of America’s…
THE $39 MILLION PARADOX: Inside Colorado’s Detention Boom as Families Lose Food, Childcare, and Stability
A Facility Reborn in Secrecy Colorado is living through a moment that feels like a political riddle: How does a…
City seeks applicants for Aurora Downtown Development Authority board
The city of Aurora is now accepting applications from eligible residents, property owners and business owners or employees who want to serve on the board…
Telesprings Telehealth Clinic: A New Dawn for Community Healthcare
On November 29th, 2025, Aurora witnessed something truly special—the launch of Telesprings Telehealth Clinic on Telesprings.com, a platform designed to…