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. […]
Read MoreIn 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 […]
Read MoreTrying 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. […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreEvent 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 […]
Read MoreDenver, 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 […]
Read MoreDenver, 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 […]
Read MoreAurora, 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 […]
Read MoreJust a couple of weeks ago, the people of Colorado elected state senators to represent them in the Capitol for the next four years. But in two districts, the winning candidates have already handed in their resignations. Democratic senators Chris Hansen and Janet Buckner both submitted letters of resignation weeks after they were re-elected to […]
Read MoreWith Colorado facing a $635 million budget shortage, legislators in the Centennial state are primed to go to war with Governor Jared Polis over his suggested cuts. While state leaders have shown a willingness to find solutions to the budget deficit, the forthcoming months will be characterized by nail biting negotiations and extremely difficult decisions. […]
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