“AAPI groups haven’t been working on redistricting alone; since the draft maps came out, leaders in the metro area’s Black, Latino, AAPI, Indigenous and immigrant communities have been in ongoing conversations about how to ensure equitable representation. “It’s important that all of us come together and figure out what is fair for each other,” … [Read more…]
“Despite funding relief from federal government as part of the CARES Act in the amount of $232 million, RTD is still in a pickle. Two-thirds of RTD’s budget comes from local sales and use tax dollars, which has resulted in a $28.5 million decline since the COVID-19 crisis started. What light rail is in … [Read more…]
“Christmas has a way of bridging political divides when it seems not very much can. The “No One Should Be Hungry, Period” campaign provided 500 meals for people experiencing food insecurity over the holidays. The meals were spearheaded by Brother Jeff Fard, founder and director of Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center in Five Points, and … [Read more…]
“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…]
“”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…]
Five Points Business District – Newsletter May 2018 PDF Newsletter archive can be found on the Five Points Business Development website. Content highlights: Five Points Jazz Festival Jeff Fard Norman Harris III Lu Vason Jim Daddio Walker Wende Harston Cakes and Jazz Truck Stop Food Rally 2 June 2018 from 1-8 PM Juneteenth … [Read more…]