The Nairobi Fashion Week 2025, one of East Africa’s most influential fashion events, has put an emphasis on regenerative fashion, highlighting the urgent need for sustainability and ecological responsibility in the industry. The theme for this year’s event, “Regenerating Fashion: A New Era of Responsibility,” captivated both local and international audiences, offering a glimpse into […]
The infamous Edge at Lowry apartments that started a nationwide conversation about Venezuelan gangs in Aurora has finally been shut down. Early this year, the city hired Property Solutions Colorado to serve as a temporary property administrator and lead the closure process. They completed substantial repairs to the buildings to make them habitable while connecting […]
Protesters in Colorado express solidarity with the undocumented after dramatic raids throughout Denver Thousands took to the streets of Denver, Colorado last week following a series of dramatic raids by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) throughout the city as protesters expressed solidarity with the undocumented and rage at Donald Trump’s war on immigrants. […]
In 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed a whopping 519 bills into law. They range in topic from property taxes to gun storage to child care safety, and many took effect on January 1, 2025. Most of them were passed by state legislators in 2024, though some were passed years ago and are just now becoming […]
Trying to figure out Africa’s best dish is an impossible task. The Continent is so diverse and rich in various cuisines that can cater for almost every palate. Tolulope Omotunde of Afrik Digest Magazine has put together a list of the 520 must-try foods when traveling in Africa or to try and replicate at home. […]
A judge granted an emergency order requested by the City of Aurora to close the Edge of Lowry apartments, the complex thrust into the national spotlight amid Venezuelan gang activity concerns. The apartment complex will close months after it was scrutinized by President-elect Donald Trump and received national attention over claims of it being “taken […]
Event Date: December 14th, 2024 Event Venue: Celebrity Confetti Events Place Event Objective: To promote unity and solidarity among members of Umoja of Africa On December 14th, 2024, the Celebrity Confetti Events Place, Denver was abuzz with energy and excitement as the Umoja of Africa organization hosted its highly anticipated year-end celebration. The event brought […]
Denver, CO — Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA, has revisited the Denver Police Department’s (DPD) recruitment and retention practices, following up on an initial audit conducted in 2023. The recent evaluation reveals a mixture of progress and shortfalls, with the department fully implementing some recommendations while others remain unaddressed. Original Audit Findings The […]
Denver, CO — In a rare show of unity, the mayors of Colorado’s three largest cities—Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, and Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman—have jointly penned a letter to Governor Jared Polis and members of the Colorado General Assembly. The letter outlines several key priorities as the 2025 legislative session […]
Aurora, CO — The Aurora City Council has appointed Amsalu Kassaw as the new at-large council member, filling the seat vacated by Dustin Zvonek’s resignation. Kassaw, an employee at Geo Group, Inc., is a well-known community organizer, human rights advocate, and public servant in Aurora. He applied for the position to better understand and address […]