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Insight

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…
You & Government

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…
Sports

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…
Issues

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…
You & Government

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…
Controversy

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…
You & Government

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…
African Homestead

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…
Issues

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…
Insight

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…
You & Government

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…
Insight

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…
Featured

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…
Community Event

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…
Community Impact

Join the DPS Coach Mentoring Info Session

I want to tell you a quick story- not about me, but about a moment that changed how I see…
Politics

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…
Politics

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,…
Interview

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…
Insight

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…
People & Places

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…
You & Government

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.…
Razzmatazz

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…
Arts & Culture

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…
You & Government

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…
Razzmatazz

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…
You & Government

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…
You & Government

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…
Health

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…
Business

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…
Issues

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…
You & Government

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…
You & Government

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…
Community Impact

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…
You & Government

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…
Spotlight

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,…
You & Government

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…
You & Government

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…
Partnered Impacts

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…
Sports

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…
Politics

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…
Politics

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…
Issues

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’…
Issues

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…
You & Government

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…
You & Government

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…
Insight

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…
Sports

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…
Insight

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…
You & Government

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…
Uncategorized

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…
Talk of the City

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…
Insight

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…
You & Government

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,…
Talk of the City

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…
Insight

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…
You & Government

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…
Health

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…