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Harlem of the West

Denver’s Five Points Looking To Thrive Once Again

18 June 2022 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver’s Five Points is more than just another historical landmark. For Terri Gentry, it’s about highlighting her personal connection to the community. “It’s about my family history. It’s about my neighbors and the community and all the richness of the diversity and brilliance,” Gentry said.”   read the entire article   Adams, Justin. Channel … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Atlas Drug Store, Black West American Museum and Heritage Center, Franklin Stiger’s Afro Styling Barber Shop, Harlem of the West, Terri Gentry

Colorado Law’s First Black Dean On The Legal System, Representation And Critical Thinking

21 September 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “When Lolita Buckner Inniss moved to Denver earlier this year for her new post as Dean of Law at CU Boulder, she spent some time walking around the Five Points neighborhood, often referred to as “The Harlem of the West.” As a native of Los Angeles, she had never been there before, but she … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: 116th Colored Infantry, Dean, Denver University, Harlem of the West, Lolita Buckner Inniss

Denver offers grants to fund jazz events in Five Points neighborhood

8 September 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver Arts and Venues is offering small grants throughout September to fund jazz events held in the Five Points neighborhood. The Five Points Jazz Activation grants will provide $15,000 for programs and initiatives that celebrate jazz and its legacy in Five Points, the city announced Wednesday. Applications opened Tuesday and will close at the … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Art, colorado politics, Five Points Jazz Activation, Funding, grant, Harlem of the West, jazz, music

Denver’s Five Points neighborhood once known as the ‘Harlem of the West’

27 February 2021 by Welton Corridor

  “Once acclaimed as the “Harlem of the West,” Denver’s Five Points neighborhood gained popularity as a destination for some of the world’s most famous jazz performers including Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday. Today, it is one of the most sought after areas for real estate investors. A walk down Welton Street reveals landmarks that … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Dr. Joseph Westbrook, Dr. Thomas Ernest McClain, Harlem of the West, Justina Ford, Rossonian Hotel, Sigma Pi Phi, Terri Gentry

Denver-born billionaire Robert Smith reaches $139 million tax settlement with federal prosecutors

16 October 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Robert F. Smith, the Denver native whose tech investing made him a multi-billionaire, is set to avoid prosecution for tax evasion after reaching a $139 million settlement with the government, officials announced Thursday. Smith, an alumnus of Denver’s East High School, has been under federal investigation since 2016 for dodging taxes on $200 million … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Austin TExas, David L. Anderson, Department of Justice, Harlem of the West, Morehouse College, Pitkin County, Robert Brockman, Robert F. Smith, tax evasion, Vista Equity Partners

Is This Five Points, RiNo…or Gentrification Station?

8 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “”In an effort to reclaim our spaces, our communities, and our history, I have made it my duty to work to regain the essence of Denver Colorado’s historically black neighborhood,” writes the author of a petition that went live on Change.org last week: “Revert The Rino District back to its historical name ‘The 5 … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Brother Jeff, Calhoun, gentrification, Harlem of the West, Jeff Fard, Jill Hadley Hooper, petition, RiNo, Sonny Lawson Park, Tracy Weil, Westword

Petition Calls To Revert RiNo Back To Original Name Of Five Points

7 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Thousands of people have signed a petition to bring a historically Black neighborhood back to its roots. The online petition calls on Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and neighborhood developers to revert RiNo, River North Arts District, back to its original name of Five Points. According to the Arts District, RiNo is nonprofit arts organization, … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Arts District, Coffee at The Point, Five Points, Five Points Business Improvement District, Harlem of the West, Justina Ford, Michael Hancock, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, petition, RiNo, Ryan Cobbins, Shannon Martin, Tracy Weil

A Mapped Guide to the 10 Best 1-Hour Walks in Denver

6 July 2020 by Welton Corridor

  “Five Points/ RiNo Distance: 2.9 miles Highlights: RiNo Arts District, Curtis Park, Pedestrian Only Champa St, History:Five Points, Denver Fire Station #3 The Lowdown: This walk will take you through both Denver’s past and present by encompassing some of Denver’s oldest and newest neighborhoods. Starting in Five Points, you’ll begin at Denver Fire Station … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Black America West Museum, COVID-19, exercise, Fire Station #3, Harlem of the West, Mesitzo-Curtis Park, murals, RiNo, Rossonian, walk

Community to restore mural paying tribute to African American culture

21 June 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “t’s easy to miss the murals along Welton Street in the Five Points Historic District. The faces of a different time cover windows into the past. Down the street though, the past is still alive for Franklin Stiger and his wife Madella. Their barbershop, Franklin Stiger’s Styling Barbershop, has been on that block for … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: Harlem of the West, history, mural

THE JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC

1 June 2017 by Welton Corridor

  “Denver’s Five Points neighborhood is a home to Colorado’s rich and vibrant African American community. So, it comes as no surprise that the Denver Juneteenth Music Festival is hosted in a neighborhood that is known for its strong musical and cultural ties. Juneteenth is one of the oldest cultural celebrations honoring the end of … [Read more…]

Posted in: IN THE NEWS Tagged: festival, Harlem of the West, Harris, Juneteenth, music

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Informational links, announcements, and media coverage for Denver, Colorado's Welton Corridor neighborhood meetings, development projects, transit issues, Business Improvement District, and community affairs.

Recent Posts

  • Melody Market will close at the end of January. It’s the latest Black-owned business to leave Welton Street 19 January 2023
  • Haroun Cowans, new chair of the Five Points BID, talks the future of Welton Street 16 January 2023
  • Is Five Points dead? Co-owners of a new business have a few things to say about Denver’s historic neighborhood 6 January 2023
  • History Colorado is heading out on a road trip to research and preserve Green Book sites 5 January 2023
  • Marigold, a plant store and bar, to open in Five Points 5 January 2023
  • After temporary hiatus, Coffee at the Point permanently closes 4 January 2023
  • RTD is officially killing its C and F lines after suspending them during the pandemic 14 December 2022
  • Five Points and West Colfax are hoping people stop by to shop and donate 7 December 2022
  • RTD will shut down the L line for two months in the spring 15 November 2022

Upcoming Events

Jan
30
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Jan 30 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Feb
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
Feb
6
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 6 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Feb
8
Wed
2023
7:00 pm Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Heart of Five Points RNO Meeting
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Heart of Five Points webpage https://www.heartoffivepoints.com/ Meetings second Wednesday of the month 7:00 PM
Feb
13
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 13 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Feb
20
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 20 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Feb
23
Thu
2023
10:00 pm Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Curtis Park Ice Festival @ Stout Street Children's Park
Feb 23 @ 10:00 pm – Feb 24 @ 12:00 am
Cupcakes, hot chocolate, ice sculptures, games and snow cones for kids at the Stout Street Children’s Park, 25th and Stout. Sponsored by Curtis Park Stewards, Curtis Park Neighbors, and Curtis Park Kids.
Feb
27
Mon
2023
3:30 pm Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Denver City Council Meeting @ Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber
Feb 27 @ 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Denver City Council Calendar https://denver.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Monday Meetings Begin at 3:30 p.m. and recess between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. for the General Public Comment. The council meeting continues at 5:30 p.m. City Council meetings are open ... [Read more...]
Mar
2
Thu
2023
6:30 pm Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Curtis Park Neighbors Public Mee... @ Mile High United Way
Mar 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  The Curtis Park Neighbors meets at 6:30 pm the first Thursday of every month at Mile High United Way 711 Park Avenue, Denver, CO.   AGENDA   Curtis Park Neighbors website.   Meeting dates ... [Read more...]
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