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One Shot, Three Men, 30 Years
Brian Lee enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. Taking them shopping for school on a Monday morning is more important to…
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The Long Game
In April 2014, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver gave a rare, in-depth presentation of Senga Nengudi’s work that she had been…
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Rev. Dr. Eugene Downing Marks 15 Years at New Hope Baptist Church
In October, Rev. Dr. Eugene Downing, Jr. will mark 15 years as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Denver. The…
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Princess Asie Ocansey Leads Global Peace and Leadership Program During UN General Assembly Week
NEW YORK — International leaders, peace advocates, faith representatives and young people gathered Sept. 24 at 777 United Nations Plaza in…
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Dancing for a Difference
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Whose Values Will AI Learn?
Nick Bostrom is considered one of the leading voices of today’s tech world. An Oxford…
A Night of Black Excellence
On August 1, Denver came alive as the Beta Theta Achievement Foundation (BTAF) hosted its…
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Phil Washington: A Legacy Built on Leadership, Opportunity and Vision
When Phil Washington retired as Chief Executive Officer of Denver International Airport on August 3,…
Ed Dwight: Casting a Legacy
History Colorado honored the extraordinary life and artistic legacy of Ed Dwight during a special…
The Legacy of Giving: LaDawn Sullivan is carrying forward a family tradition of justice, generosity, and community
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Word in Black
Ed Dwight earned his master’s of fine arts degree in sculpture from the University of Denver. Much of his work is of great figures from Black history such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Barack Obama. By Jake Coyle
James P. Beckwourth is largely erased from history lessons, but students should learn about the “Black King of the Wild Frontier.” by Roger House
