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Care, Dignity, and the Heart of Home Care – A Profile of Genuine Home Care Agency in Denver

In Colorado’s ever‑growing landscape of health and wellness services, Genuine Home Care Agency stands out not because it is the largest or the flashiest, but because it is rooted in…

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Beyond the Pink Ribbon: How Black Breast Cancer Survivors in Colorado Are Rewriting the Narrative

Every October, the world transforms into a sea of cheerful pink. Storefronts don pastel banners, corporate logos add delicate ribbons to their displays, and communities unite under the banner of…

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Beyond the Charters: Reclaiming Dignity and Justice During Africa Human Rights Month

Every October, as the autumn winds sweep across the high plains of the continent and the humid rains recede in the tropical belt, a profound observance takes hold across Africa.…

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African Immigrants and COVID-19 — Invisible in the Data, Essential in the Crisis

A closer look at the stories, struggles, and community networks that carried African immigrants through Colorado’s pandemic, and the evidence that finally made their experiences visible.  In early 2024, a…

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Sweet Pepper Chicken’s Independence Day Feast in Aurora

I found myself at Sweet Pepper Chicken Restaurant on the afternoon of October 1st. Yes, the same Sweet Pepper Chicken that once operated from a food truck parked loyally in…

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Mercy Eatery & Mart Debuts with Ethiopian Pride in Aurora

On Saturday, October 3rd, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the grand opening of Mercy Eatery and Mart, a celebration that felt like a full blown community homecoming. Full…

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Afrik Digest to Spotlight “Praise on the Rockies” — A Vibrant Multi‑Ethnic Worship Celebration Set for November 22, 2026

Afrik Digest is delighted to announce its media partnership and upcoming spotlight on Praise on the Rockies, a landmark multi‑ethnic worship gathering scheduled for November 22, 2026. Inspired by the timeless call of Psalm 67: “Let all…

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The Rhythm of a Continent: How Afrobeat and Afrobeats Remade the Global Entertainment Landscape

There is a distinct moment in the heartbeat of any major African city—whether it is the chaotic, kinetic hum of Lagos, the coastal breeze of Accra, or the vibrant pulse…

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The Battle of Hudson: Colorado’s Stand Against a New Immigration Fortress

The town of Hudson, Colorado, sits on the flat, windswept eastern plains where the high-rise sprawl of the Denver metro area gives way to wide-open skies, working ranches, and farming…

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The Fracture and the Forge: Inside the State of American Governance

If you stand in the center of Washington, D.C., the air is thick with a familiar, high-stakes theater. Massive stone monoliths project timeless permanence while, inside, lawmakers spar over trillion-dollar…

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African Leadership Group to Host Free 2026 Health & Wellness Fair in Aurora

Aurora, Colorado — The African Leadership Group (ALG) will host its 2026 Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 3, 2026, bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations, and Aurora-area residents…

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Closing the Gap: Inside Entertainment Week Africa’s Landmark Fifth Anniversary.

Long before the doors open and the bass starts vibrating through the glass panels of Victoria Island’s premier venues, the air in Lagos carries a distinct kind of electricity. It…

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The Empty Chair at the Global Table: Africa’s Fierce Push for Justice at the UN.

Inside the cavernous, green-marbled expanse of the United Nations General Assembly hall, the ghosts of 1945 still linger. The chandeliers hum with the weight of an era long gone, casting…

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The Quiet Waiting Rooms of Colorado: Why Colorado’s Immigrant Children Are Missing Essential Healthcare.

In the sunlit examination rooms of community health centers along Colorado’s Front Range, a strange and heartbreaking quiet has settled into the schedules. Stethoscopes sit cold on countertops; charts marked…

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Shadows On The Horizon: Colorado Lawmakers Brace for a Third Straight Year of Brutal Budget Cuts.

Economic analysts predict a nearly $1.6M deficit For the third consecutive year, the grand marble halls of the Colorado State Capitol are bracing for an unwelcome visitor: a massive, looming…

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Trump Vs The Media: Inside the Escalating Battle Between the White House and the Press

When the electronic swipe pads at the White House Northwest Gate flashed red on a humid Saturday morning, the subtle double-beep sounded less like a security routine and more like…

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CROWN JEWEL OR GIGANTIC GAMBLE? How Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics Hosting Bid Tore The Tracks Apart

In the high-altitude training hubs of Iten and Eldoret, where world records are forged in red clay dust, the news broke like a thunderclap. For the first time in the…

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The Silicon Paradox: In the heart of Colorado’s tech corridor, a quiet revolt against AI takes root

Inside a sunlit coffee shop off US-36, the highway connecting Denver’s tech corridor to Boulder, a 28-year-old UX designer prompts ChatGPT to streamline a snippet of JavaScript. The response generates…

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The Arteries of Empire: How War in the Persian Gulf Bleeds the American Heartland 

At JR’s Southpork Ranch on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the air usually smells of fried sugar, hickory smoke, and cheap diesel. But by mid-September, as corn pickers idled across the…

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Colorado Voters Deserve a Ballot They Can Understand

One of the proudest rights I earned when I became an American citizen was the right to vote. I came to this country believing deeply in democracy and in having…

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When Heritage Meets Modern Luxury: House of Estree and Esther Olorunfemi Command the Spotlight at Africa Fashion Week London

London’s fashion scene witnessed a masterclass in cultural storytelling as the 16th edition of Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) took center stage. Among the standout talents defining the future of…

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BROKEN BROTHERHOOD: How Xenophobia and Retaliatory Threats Are Tearing Apart Africa’s Two Superpowers

PRETORIA / ABUJA — The vision of a unified, borderless Africa is colliding head-on with a familiar, bitter reality. Tens of thousands of kilometers away from the lofty corridors of…

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The Unguarded Border Unravels

– Inside the Escalating Trade War Fracturing North America’s Economic Engine  The world’s longest undefended border has transformed into the western hemisphere’s most volatile economic battleground. For generations, the 5,525-mile…

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Museum of Nature & Science improves inventory management and emergency plans

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has revamped its security, collection tracking, and emergency preparedness policies following a high-profile audit that exposed significant vulnerabilities in how the institution manages…

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Shadows on the Snow: Searching for the Black Soul of Colorado

DENVER — Mention Colorado to most people, and their minds default to a predictable canvas: snow-capped peaks, alpine ski resorts, microbreweries, and a demographic landscape that tilts overwhelmingly white. The…

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The Mile-High Compromise: What It Really Costs to Live in Paradise

On a crisp, cloudless morning in the foothills above Boulder, the air is thin enough to sting the back of your throat. To the east, the sprawling high plains bleed…

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The Frequency of Survival: How Hip-Hop Became the Pulse of Black Consciousness

The static hum of a needle hitting vinyl doesn’t just play a record; it summons a history. On a humid summer evening in a South Bronx rec room in 1973,…

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THE CENTENNIAL FRONTIER: HOW COLORADO IS REWRITING THE WORKFORCE PLAYBOOK FOR IMMIGRANTS 

DENVER, CO — High above the Mile High City, where the Rocky Mountains meet a rapidly expanding urban corridor, a quiet economic shift is transforming Colorado’s regional economy. Across construction…

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The Great Colorado Reckoning: A State at the Crossroads of the 2026 Election

As Colorado barrels toward the November 3, 2026, general election, the state’s political landscape is defined less by party-line predictability and more by a palpable, restless search for accountability.  With…

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Afrik Digest wins 6 Colorado Press Association awards

Afrik Digest won five awards Saturday during the Colorado Press Association’s 148th annual convention. Vera Azuka Idam, Afrik Digest’s publisher and editor, took home five first placed certificates and one…

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Navigating AI, Policy, and Revenue: Inside Colorado’s 2026 ‘Local News Solutions’ Summit

Hundreds of journalists, publishers, revenue strategists, media executives, and journalism students gathered in Thornton this week for the 148th annual Colorado Press Association (CPA) Convention. Running from August 27–29, 2026,…

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Community at the Center- How Good Shepherd & Amigos de México Built Hope and Human Connection in Aurora

If you ever want to know what hope sounds like, come stand in the middle of a church hall filled with families who finally feel seen. On August 12, 2026,…

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The Ceuta Fracture: How a Border Breakdown Redefines Europe’s African Horizon

At the end of July 2026, the quiet, rocky Mediterranean enclave of Ceuta became the epicenter of the most extraordinary border event in modern European history. In a dizzying 48-hour…

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THE GREYING CENTENNIAL: HOW AN AGING WORKFORCE IS REWRITING COLORADO’S ECONOMIC FUTURE

For decades, Colorado’s economic narrative was anchored by a single, enviable cliché: an endless influx of young, highly educated transplants flocking to the Front Range for tech jobs, craft beer,…

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THE POLIS PARADOX: How Colorado’s Libertarian Democrat Rewrote The Blueprint of Governance

As Governor Jared Polis prepares to vacate the Executive Mansion on East 8th Avenue, he leaves behind a state fundamentally altered—not merely by the passage of time, but by an…

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ALG’s Night of Glamour & Raised Paddles

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, I slipped into my black dress and white overcoat, gathered what was left of my energy (because my body had chosen violence that day), and…

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The Paradox of Plenty: How Colorado’s Booming Economy Leaves Its Classrooms Behind

On paper, Colorado is an economic juggernaut. Home to a thriving tech corridor, a booming real estate market, and one of the most highly educated populations in the nation, the…

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Beyond the Resource Curse: How Structural Reform and Integration Are Engineering Africa’s Economic Resurgence

Across the African continent, a quiet structural revolution is reshaping the contours of regional economics. For decades, global observers have viewed African growth through a single, reductive lens: raw commodity…

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BEHIND THE BENCH: INSIDE COLORADO’S BATTLE OVER JUDICIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRUST

DENVER — Beneath the golden dome of the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center, a quiet crisis of credibility continues to ripple through the state’s court system. For years, Colorado’s…

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Healing Beyond Borders: How a US Trauma Surgeon is Restoring Hope and Health in Nigeria

One on one with Dr. Adeolu Adeboye When high-level surgical skill meets unwavering faith and a deep commitment to service, the impact transforms lives far beyond the operating room. In…

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Partnership, Possibility, and the Power of Showing Up

– Africa’s New Mandate at the 2026 ALG’s Business Summit I’ve attended many conferences in Denver, some inspiring, some forgettable, some with more pastries than purpose. I’ve sat through my…

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The Price of Exodus: South Africa Demands Regional Recoupment Amid Migration Crises

In an unprecedented financial and diplomatic gamble, South Africa has issued an ultimatum to its continental neighbors: pay for the return of your citizens, or bear the political strain of…

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Carved in Stone, Alive in Faith: Inside Ethiopia’s Living Jerusalem 

A peak at one of Ethiopia’s UNESCO World Heritage site. High in the rugged mountains of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, roughly 2,500 meters above sea level, lies an architectural feat that…

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Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, despite loss at Supreme Court 

Following a major Supreme Court defeat earlier this summer, President Donald Trump has initiated a second attempt to curtail birthright citizenship. Recently, the president signed two new executive orders designed…

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Colorado’s Data Center Quandary: AI Ambition Collides with Local Autonomy 

Across the high plains and mountainous expanses of Colorado, a quiet war of attrition is playing out at the intersection of local zoning boards and the global artificial intelligence boom.…

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Reclaiming the Magic of Summer with SCFD  : Why Denver’s Culture Engine Belongs to All of Us 

When you look back on the summers of childhood, they rarely exist as single moments. Instead, they form a vivid, golden composite: sticky hands sticky from melting popsicles, dusty shoes…

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Bridging the Healthcare Gap: How Dr. Adeolu Adeboye Is Bringing Free Surgical Care to Nigeria

For many patients in underserved regions of Nigeria, access to essential surgical care and specialized medical treatment is a distant luxury rather than an accessible right. Dr. Adeolu Adeboye, a…

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Africans Shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Africans shined at the 2026 Commonwealth Games which took place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026. 13 African countries won medals compared to 10 at the…

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Colorado Democrats begin general election with big cash advantages over GOP rivals

Phil Weiser, the Democratic candidate for governor, raises almost half a million dollars since primary election, while Republican opponent Victor Marx trails far behind and faces campaign finance complaints Republican…

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Trump urges US Senate to pass bill making daylight saving time permanent

President Donald Trump is urging Republican senators to “release their holds” and pass a measure making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.   A bipartisan bill passed the House in July but…

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Colorado at 150: Great Today, Greater Ahead

I always say Colorado has a way of sneaking into your heart. One minute you’re admiring the mountains from a distance, and the next you’re telling everyone you meet that…

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AAU charges African universities to move from degrees to skills.

Calls for “courageous” leadership to prioritise innovation and social impact ahead of alliance’s 60th anniversary The Association of African Universities has used its 60th-anniversary celebration launch to call for a…

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Running with Lions: The Doctor Who Chased Knowledge Across Continents

Before he became a thoracic surgeon in Denver, Dr. Pius Kamau was a boy in colonial Kenya chasing knowledge like his life depended on it—because it did. In ‘Running with…

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 Future Leaders Shine at ALG’s Youth Celebration

The Youth Empowerment Celebration, the first event in ALG’s Afrik Impact 2026 lineup, wrapped up in brilliant style on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the Denver Botanic Gardens, setting an…

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Cultural Day Celebration and Business Summit- All are invited

Colorado is revving up for a summer of milestones: America’s 250th anniversary, Colorado’s 150th year of statehood, and right in the midst of all that excitement, one of the state’s…

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Mile Long Table Returns to Denver to Celebrate Colorado’s 150th Birthday.

Save a seat for an unforgettable evening of food, conversation, and community at Colorado’s biggest birthday bash Longer Tables, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating connection and belonging through shared…

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The Salvation Army Donates to Families in Aurora

The Salvation Army will provide 1,000 free backpacks for families from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 5, at its Aurora Corps, 802 Quari Court. Supplies are limited, so…

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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. The sold-out event at the Rendezvous Event Center was highly…

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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 that expanded presence came a greater platform for the continent’s…

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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 her decision to grant bond hearings for detained immigrants, including…

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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, a recent poll has found. Just 6% of respondents said…

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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 other prisoners, most of whom have been convicted on drug…

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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 unused leave, according to a new follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy…

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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 Child Statistics (AGCSF 2026) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, with renewed commitments…

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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 to establish a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, a federal judge…

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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 Friday sued the Trump administration to prevent millions of dollars…

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‘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: Aurora,” Tuesday, July 14, at the Aurora History Museum, 15051 E.…

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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 biodiversity. With as much as 85% of its animals and…

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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 dynamic community organizations, the African Leadership Group (ALG), is celebrating…

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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 housing costs by making it easier to build. If Trump…

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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 orders as crews respond to multiple large-scale wildfires under high-risk…

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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 an election a continent away. Trump and his allies had…

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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 founding of the United States of America, which falls today,…

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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 for one people to dissolve the political bands which have…

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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, and reach of political messaging in ways that raise serious…

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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 African immigrants continue to weave into the fabric of our…

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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, film, and sports industries for the annual celebration.  High-profile guests…

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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 African country. Government of Ghana’s prompt interventions following the killing…

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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 up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN…

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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 7:23 p.m. Tuesday. Results show Griswold, Colorado’s secretary of state,…

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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.  Democratic Reps. Sean Camacho, Jacque Phillips and Mandy Lindsay, and…

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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 (right). Afrik Digest is publishing both images so readers can…

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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 temporary legal status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, a…

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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 grand Nigerian ‘owambe’ or exploring regional styles, these 10 iconic…

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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, Indian and Arab flair, due to their presence during the…

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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 trade. The demands come at the end of a three-day…

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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 avoid potential electricity shortages.  Colorado’s largest utility recently asked the…

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KILIMANJARO NATIONAL PARK

The Kilimanjaro National Park in Northern Tanzania is a unique and surprising place. For starters, it’s home to the highest mountain in Africa (5,895 m), It is the largest free-standing…

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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 Africa and the Diaspora. Conversations centered on women’s health, empowerment,…

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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 Iran, but many questions remain about just how the reopening…

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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 detained indefinitely. The court accepted a case, Genalo v. Black,…

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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 from Canada, where they’re often cheaper. The governor’s office announced…

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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 continent in June.  Here are the most captivating film and…

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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 was denied entry to the United States was named Africa’s…

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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, 2026, I already suspected we were embarking on more than…

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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 record-low snowpack.  The U.S. Drought Monitor says nearly 93% of…

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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 monitor the flow of mail ballots for signs of voter…

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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 final stage of the tournament from 32 teams to 48…

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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 possible infections. Over 40 people have died in a growing…

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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 of its 120-day legislative session amid deepening nationwide disruptions caused…

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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 theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison…

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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 requirement in the state’s union formation law, after business and…

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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 continent’s growing global influence while calling for stronger unity, innovation…

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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 President Emmanuel Macron alongside African Presidents and Head of States…

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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 of significant concern in Colorado, impacting people in all areas…

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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 a multi-department effort to promote healthy eating and drinking for…

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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 that funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border…

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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 much taxpayer money is being spent for each homeless shelter…

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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 and Immigrant Affairs (OIIA) during the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards…

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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 young people in Denver. A few months ago, I sat…

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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 republican governorship ticket in colorado. Image Credit: Colorado Newsline In…

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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, The Denver Post and CPR on May 7, 2026, Colorado’s…

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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 people they serve.” -Dr. Anne Keke IntroductionThere are some leaders…

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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 so in record breaking numbers. A historic 77.8 percent of…

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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 roaring wildlife, rustic historical sites and sprawling landscape. With the…

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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. Jared Polis as he signs the state’s 2026-2027 state budget…

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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 on social media. The award show is a spectacle for…

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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 diaspora. Organisers say the event aims to broaden European audiences’…

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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 dog sales in pet stores. Gov. Jared Polis, seated left,…

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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 New York, where stars embraced bold creativity under the theme…

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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 legislature passed two bills quite recently and are still considering…

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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 have limited government’s use of automatic license plate readers. Image…

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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 their immigration status An ambulance parks near the emergency room…

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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 that generated messages last year describing itself as “MechaHitler” while…

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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 deal signing ceremony last December. Image Credit: BBC The certainties…

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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 are being built for people with limited incomes, and it…

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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 providing fire support services to other municipalities. This is according…

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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 43 grants totaling more than $316,000 to support locally driven…

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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 the Colorado Legislature. Image Credit: Colorado Newsline A group of…

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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, in sometimes explosive terms, about problems on the continent, while…

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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 detention facility in the city, citing concerning conditions at the…

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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 community opposition against the proposal.  The Colorado Energy and Carbon…

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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 with the mind, but with the heart. After more than…

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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 has shifted with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 10…

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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 a public event. Right: Sen. Julie Gonzales, a Denver Democrat,…

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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 for a second term as Colorado Springs mayor. He made…

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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’ at the President’s House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Trump administration…

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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 African nationals were once again in the news for the…

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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 a press conference about an executive order meant to counter…

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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 found that delayed hiring caused a lack of oversight at…

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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 feed and clothe people still outside on a freezing afternoon.…

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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 Gueye, second right, calls players to walk off the pitch…

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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 would protect older and vulnerable adults from financial scammers is…

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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 to register to vote and a photo ID to cast…

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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 businesses that sell tobacco and other age-restricted psychoactive products. The…

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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 excitement usually reserved for weddings and jollof competitions. The African…

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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 commemoration. It is a call to action. It asks us…

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“Now I Understand” -Inside the Hidden Trauma of FGM Among African Women in Denver

When women who have survived female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) finally reach the exam room at Denver Health, many arrive carrying decades of unanswered questions. Some have lived most of their…

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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, leaving the city exposed to cyberthreats and vulnerabilities, according to…

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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 most consequential documents in 2026 as part of the America…

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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 state facing a freeze on childcare, food assistance, and social‑service…

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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 for the voter-created Aurora Downtown Development Authority.  A Downtown Development Authority, known…

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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 bring healthcare closer to home, right at our fingertips. Hosted…

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“You Have to Fight”: Florence Takang’s 14-Year Journey with Breast Cancer

“You have to fight. You have to speak up. You have to believe in miracles. And when you’re in pain, don’t just reach for medicine—reach for someone who will listen.…

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