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Michael C.: Entertainer Extraordinaire
By: Jamil Shabazz
Style, flair, suave and debonair. Four superlatives that accurately describe entertainer extraordinaire Michael Caston professionally known as Michael C. Michael Caston was born on the south side of Chicago, blessed with music in his soul. An Army assignment transplanted him from Chicago to Fort Carson and in Colorado his career...
Twinkle Twinkle, She’s A Little Star
By: Zilingo Nwuke
Raquel Garcia, a 13 year old girl with the voice of a grown woman, has a very bright future ahead of her in the music industry. Could she be the next Jennifer Lopez? How about Shakira or Whitney Houston? After performing during Mayor Hancock’s last State of the City address,...
National Recording Artists Ashanti and Ro James Headline Juneteenth Music Festival
By: Ruby Jones
On September 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a preliminary executive order that would free slaves from rebellious confederate states and enable them to enlist in the Union Army. The order was officially issued on January 1, 1863, three years into the bloodiest war this nation has ever seen. The...
Jon Platt: A Hometown Hero with Hope and Inspiration for Denver’s Youth
By: Ruby Jones Photos by Bernard Grant
When he packed his car and moved to Los Angeles in 1993, “Big Jon” Platt had one goal in mind: to be successful in the music industry. With a dream in his heart and passion as the driving force leading him to his purpose, failure was not an option. Now,...
Denver Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae 80th Anniversary Power of Red Presents Decades of Scholarship and Style
By: Charles Emmons
Adams, Maxwell, King, McCloud, Noel, Robinson, Webb, Flanigan, and Biffle; these names are affixed to buildings throughout the city, posted in memorandum, and recorded in the annals of Denver’s beloved schools. They are the familiar names of pioneers, leaders and influencers who have touched countless lives in the community. They...
Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists Presents Building A Green Future
By: Jamil Shabazz
“There is no shortcut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation - veneer isn’t worth anything.” — George Washington Carver Deputy Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center Vanessa Wyche will encourage and inspire STEM standouts as the keynote speaker at the Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers and Scientists’ (CABPES) 38th...
Spike in Youth Suicides in the Black Community Sparks Alarm
By: Alfonzo Porter
As African Americans, we have tragically become accustomed to overcoming the vestiges of suffering under the yoke of a nation compelled to ensure our perpetual suffering. But now we have happened upon a crisis that promises to tear at our very souls. Our community has become besieged with a shocking...
The Lady Doctor: Mother of All Mothers
By: Thomas Holt Russell
Learning about prominent but anonymous historical figures has a purpose other than to highlight their accomplishments. Learning their stories can teach us about life. All of us spend our lives loving, influencing and communicating with others. We sleep, eat, and go to the restroom, just as everyone else regardless of...
