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A Reflection of Light
By: Jamil Shabazz
Radio personality and emcee Becky Taylor is a woman that needs no introduction, seeing as how she’s an expert in the exercise. Taylor is Colorado radio royalty, her voice has been cascading through the ears of listeners longer than... well actually I don’t know because she won’t tell! In addition...
Teachable and Coach-able: Young Dude, Shut Up and Listen! The Kasbah Success Story
By: Beatrice Bruno
If you were to Google the reality show, “Bar Rescue,” you would find a very interesting story of Shelton Bouknight owner of the dance club, bar and restaurant, The Kasbah Nightclub. But Shelton Bouknight’s story is far deeper and more interesting than what you could view on this segment of...
Black Girl Magic in Japan Cultural Immersion with a Purpose
By: Ruby Jones
Three young women from Denver are preparing to bring Black Girl Magic to Japan, as they embark on a month-long cultural immersion trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. Briana Thomas, Shea Carey, and Amara Williams are among a group of 15 students who will travel through out the...
Passing The Torch: How The Bass Has Bonded Father And Son
By: Lauren Turner Photos by Bernard Grant
Electric bassist Billy Rich has associations with some pretty big names in the music world. From Buddy Miles and Taj Mahal, to the late great mind of Jimi Hendrix, Billy’s electric bass skills have led him to play with some pretty memorable stars. He’s toured the world and is a...
A Spectrum of Mixed Feelings Brings Controversy To Denver Community
By: Charles Emmons
The political season is upon us. Mid-term elections are often viewed as not that critical, so voter turnout is small compared to presidential elections. But even though Denver Mayor Michael Hancock’s possible re-election to a third term is months away, there is cause for concern. In the last few months,...
Seize the Day: One Colorado Industry Ripe for Minority and Women Hires
By: Op-ed Wellington E. Webb
If there is one thing I have learned in my life is that if an opportunity presents itself, you must seize it or someone else will. With that thought, I want to share what may be a little known growing career opportunity for African Americans, Latinos and women. Nearly 1.9...
Law Enforcement in African American Communities Have a Long and Troubled History
By: Thomas Holt Russell
“We ain’t riotin’ against’ all you whites. We’re riotin’ agains’ police brutality, like that cab driver they beat up the other night. That stuff goes on all the time. When the police treat us like people ‘stead of treatin’ us like animals, then the riots will stop.” William Furr, 1967...
50th Anniversary of the Assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By: Alfonzo Porter
Last month, the world marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. We watched as the U.S., in particular, paid tribute through documentaries, special broadcast programs, tributes, marches, parades, sweeping accolades by public officials and the requisite constant recitation of the “I Have a...
