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Giving young moms support to keep going
Over Mother’s Day weekend Florence Crittenton Services (FCS) of Colorado held their 9th annual Miles for Moms 5K Run/Walk at Sloans Lake. The walk ensures that Florence Crittenton Services is able to educate, prepare and empower pregnant and parenting teen families to be productive members of the .... |
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Civil Unions take effect in Colorado
This week on May 1st, committed same-sex couples in every corner of the Centennial State finally gained access to the fundamental protections they need to take care of themselves and their families.
Colorado’s Civil Union Act passed in March with bipartisan support in both houses of the Colorado .... |
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Legacy of honoring Chávez continues
The ringing of the church bells this past Saturday at Regis University could be heard throughout the entire campus signifying and summoning those who gathered in front of the chapel for the mass dedicated to the late César E. Chávez and the re-opening of the new and improved park named in his hono.... |
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DPL seeks input on name for new branch library
The Denver Public Library will be holding two community meetings — one in English and one in Spanish — to accept suggestions from the public to name the new Branch Library in West Denver. The new Branch Library, located on the corner of W. Colfax and Irving streets, is funded by the 2007 voter-app.... |
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Nonviolent action requires a special kind of courage
Editor’s Note: The following are remarks by Ramón Del Castillo, co-founder of the César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver, delivered at morning mass for the 12th Annual César Chávez Celebration.
I want to thank all of you for taking time away from your families and significant others t.... |
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HB 1258 will make communities safer
The Community and Law Enforcement Act, HB 1258 – an effort to remove a duplicative state immigration reporting law – was passed with bipartisan support, 4 – 1, in the Colorado Senate Judiciary Committee last week. Supported by County Sheriffs of Colorado, Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police,.... |
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5K Run in memory of Denver Police Officer Celena Hollis
The Denver Police Department would like to invite everyone to participate in, sponsor, volunteer or donate to “The End of Watch 5K Run/Walk” in memory of Denver Police Officer Celena Hollis to benefit the scholarship fund named in Officer Hollis’ honor, on Sunday, April 7, in Denver’s City Park at.... |
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Celebration and march to honor César Chávez
This year marks the 12th annual César Chávez celebration in Denver held by the César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee (CCPJC) honoring the late icon.
The commemoration will reflect, celebrate and continue to promote the ideologies and accomplishments that Chávez embarked on during the late 60.... |
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Desperado: A Mile High Noir definite hit for Ramos
For over the past two decades, Denver author Manuel Ramos has written eight novels including a short story, “The Skull of Pancho Villa” featured in a fine collection of literary talent, “Hit List: The Best of Latino Mystery” leading up to his latest work, “Desperado: A Mile High Noir” published by.... |
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Denver offers free financial counseling services
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and mpowered this week opened the first of seven new Financial Empowerment Centers that will provide free, one-on-one professional financial counseling services to low-income Denver residents.
Denver is one of five U.S. cities opening Financial Empowerment Centers.... |
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Denver celebrates Twelfth Annual César Chávez March
The César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver (CCPJC) began a tradition honoring the late leader in 2002. The memory of César Chávez continues in Colorado on Saturday, April 6. The Chávez commemoration will begin with a 9am mass at the Regis University Chapel, located at 3333 Regis Blvd. .... |
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Historic vote approves Civil Unions in Colorado
The Colorado House voted 39-26 on March 12th to grant final approval to a bill that would offer civil unions to same-sex couples, advancing it to Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk for his promised signature. Colorado has a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, so civil unions are an impo.... |
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Fox reporter harasses Colorado House Speaker
As expected, Fox News host Bill O’Reilly is continuing his smear campaign against Colorado House Speaker Mark Ferrandino (D), who is openly gay, because of his opposition to instituting “Jessica’s Law,” which imposes excessive mandatory sentences for first-time offenders of child molesters.
Colo.... |
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Café Cultura presents Rise Up!
This year marks the fourth anniversary of Rise Up! - a community-led event dedicated to HIV/AIDS awareness in a safe community setting with live entertainment, great food, onsite rapid HIV testing and much more.
Rise Up! takes place from 6:30 to 10pm, Friday, March 8 at the Denver Indian Center,.... |
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Tribute to storyteller Pat Mendoza
A special tribute to the late master storyteller and troubadour Pat Mendoza, will take place at the Aurora Fox Theater on March 6 from 12 noon until 12:45pm. Fifteen years ago Mendoza inaugurated the Cultural Concert Series at the Aurora Fox Theatre to an audience of 250 kindergartners. Since.... |
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