The history of how MLK day became a Colorado holiday
State lawmakers fought for decades to have a Colorado holiday in honor of the civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – a bill was signed into law in 1984.
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Former Denver legislator recounts Ole Miss riot role | A LOOK BACK
Fifty Years Ago This Week: A colorful character with a rich background, former Denver state Rep. Joe Dolan, who was then a United States assistant deputy attorney general, addressed the
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Mayor Michael Hancock Joins Predecessors Federico Peña, Wellington Webb and John Hickenlooper at the History Colorado Center to Discuss Denver History and Growth
DENVER (August 15, 2022) — On Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, History Colorado presents a special event “A City Imagined: A Historic Evening with Denver Mayors.” This rare opportunity brings together four of the city’s past and present mayors for a discussion on Denver’s history and growth, the important role local government plays and their passion for the Mile High City.
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Big Tobacco stokes fear of menthol ban in Black communities
A joint investigation has learned that Newport cigarette maker Reynolds American has hired Black lobbyists and influenced grass-roots groups to help fan fears among Black communities about menthol bans.
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Retired Denver judges react to Biden's Supreme Court nominee
With the announcement that President Biden will nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, two Black judges in Denver said it’s a moment to celebrate and reflect.
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