The Africa Forward summit comes amid France’s fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade. The just-concluded African Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, has opened vistas of opportunity for the French government in Africa and also prospects for more support for African-led innovations and businesses. In the course of the […]
Read MoreChildren’s Hospital of Colorado and Healthier Colorado have teamed up together to launch an initiative aimed at addressing an area of significant concern in Colorado, impacting people in all areas of the state. “Mind Our Future Colorado” has also called on Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates to commit to bold, comprehensive solutions to address Colorado’s child and […]
Read MoreGov. Jared Polis recently prohibited the state from buying soda and other sugary drinks for official state functions, part of a multi-department effort to promote healthy eating and drinking for Coloradans. The executive order comes after a governor-appointed human services board refused to pass a Polis plan to prohibit Coloradans from using food stamps to […]
Read MoreThe U.S. Congress left Washington for the Memorial Day recess without passing a major Republican priority: passing a party-line bill that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection for the rest of the Trump administration. Funding unrelated to the bill helped derail passage of the bill. The Department of Justice recently announced […]
Read MoreThe Department of Housing Stability remains unaware of how much taxpayer money is being spent for each homeless shelter and whether funds are being used appropriately, according to a follow-up report of the City Shelters audit from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. The department did not fully implement any recommendations and only partially implemented five of […]
Read MoreThe Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts, based in New York City, recognized the city of Aurora’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs (OIIA) during the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards for its “Greener Communities, Brighter Futures” campaign. OIIA received awards in three categories: Campaign Government and Municipal, Campaign Immersive Experience Series and General Logo-Government. The […]
Read MoreI want to tell you a quick story- not about me, but about a moment that changed how I see young people in Denver. A few months ago, I sat in a Denver Public Schools classroom watching a group of students talk about their dreams. Some wanted to be engineers. Some wanted to be nurses. […]
Read MoreIn a charged and often combative debate hosted by Denver7 on May 14, 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidates State Rep. Scott Bottoms and State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer presented sharply contrasting approaches to leadership, governance, and the future of Colorado. The debate featured pointed exchanges, policy disagreements, and questions from Colorado residents that pushed both candidates to […]
Read MoreIn a spirited and policy‑heavy hosted by Denver7, The Denver Post and CPR on May 7, 2026, Colorado’s two Democratic gubernatorial contenders, Attorney General Phil Weiser and US Senator Michael Bennet, offered voters a clear look at their governing philosophies, their records, and their visions for a state navigating affordability pressures, climate threats, and ongoing […]
Read More“Good leaders do not lead from ego or politics; they lead from a commitment to improving the lives of the people they serve.” -Dr. Anne Keke IntroductionThere are some leaders whose stories read like a gentle reminder that hope can travel continents. Anne Keke is one of them. From the beautiful streets of Côte d’Ivoire […]
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