“It’s a sign that became a flash point for a conversation that was perhaps long overdue. “Gentrification is another example of entire communities being erased,” said Katia Campbell who teaches intercultural conflict and diversity at Metropolitan State University of Denver. The now infamous sign outside Ink Coffee in Five Points read, ‘Happily gentrifying the … [Read more…]
“Kela Duncan and Sheneen McClain were met with reverent applause Saturday when they arrived at Brother Jeff Fard’s Cultural Center on Welton Street. McClain is the mother of Elijah, who was killed after Aurora police stopped him one year ago Monday. Duncan is the aunt of Breonna Taylor, who was shot by Louisville, Ky., … [Read more…]
“Long-term Five Points resident Candace kneels down with her daughter, Sparrow, to fill a trash bag with plastic bottles, cigarettes and other debris. She is part of a gathering at 8 a.m. on June 3, when over forty Five Points residents came out to clean up parks and streets in the neighborhood. “I think … [Read more…]