May 2009 Archive

A Mother’s Love This month as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we honor and recognize three very special mothers. Although biologically she may not be a traditional mother but she is the mother of many. Elbra Wedgeworth is the mother of Denver’s community. Annette Walker talks with us about her guiding light. Read her story and find out why and how her commitment to Denver has brought her to where she is today.

The chance to live a dream, have independence and control over one’s own images, to bring cultures together, and be the...

“In the Loop” was organized by an all-volunteer crew from Denver Open Media in January 2009. The show features footage from filmmakers on location to their film openings as well as interviews with audience members. The highlight of this program is when cast and crew from the films are welcomed into the studio, where they are interviewed about their movie, their craft and their success in getting the film into distribution.

More than 40 years ago, soul singer Sam Cooke recorded “A Change is Gonna Come.” An anthem for the Civil Rights Movement of the sixties, it has gained popularity among a new generation. Today, the first African-American president in U.S. history is bringing that song into the present tense. Change is here, including the way we all look at our responsibilities to our shared environment when its resources are threatened. In the words of President Obama, “…this moment of peril must be turned into one of progress.”

Susan Taylor, builder of the legendary Essence magazine empire, is virtually the embodiment of Black womanhood in full force.

In an economy where everyone is counting their pennies, a dollar for anything sounds like a pretty good deal. That’s the requested per-person donation for entry to the 23rd Annual Denver Black Arts Festival (DBAF) to be held at Denver City Park on July 10 -12. This year’s theme is “Arts Purpose.”

In this season of layoffs, foreclosures and corporate bailouts, Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church is creating something that is unprecedented and unparalleled – a “stimulus package” to help church and community members during this economic crisis. From Tuesday, May 26 through Sunday, May 31, Shorter AME will present an empowering 6-day event, entitled Cutting through the Crisis! An Economic Empowerment Experience.

Elbra Wedgeworth's love of community and her hometown is multifaceted. A native and lifelong resident of Northeast Denver, she is one of few people to serve in all three branches of city government: the Auditor's Office, the Mayor's Office and the Denver City Council.

April 6, 2009 marked the 15th year anniversary of the Rwanda genocide. The Department of African & African American studies of the Metropolitan State College of Denver, hosted a week long commemoration of the more than a half a million victims killed within 100 days in the civil war.

Mother’s Day is a time to think about your mom and the things you love about her. For women just graduating from Women’s Bean Project, this Mother’s Day looks more promising than prior years, because they have learned skills and acquired traits that enable them to be better mothers.

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) and Five Points Community will present Cool, Crazy and Hot, the sixth annual 5 Points Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 16.

Unlike the “Sweet 16” birthday or the debutante ball, the Quinceaneras is celebrated on a niña’s 15th birthday. It is not only a party. It represents much more in Hispanic cultures. From South America through Central America, and into the United States, the Quinceanera’s celebration is recognized as a right of passage for a young girl into womanhood – from niña to Latina.

Mayor John Hickenlooper joined Metro Denver business and civic leaders today to announce new, locally developed economic stimulus measures and update the community on the progress of previously announced strategies to accelerate infrastructure projects, create jobs, increase spending and attract federal stimulus funding to the region.

The USA Boxing National Championships is the premier amateur and Olympic-style boxing event in the United States. The 2009 edition will feature boxers in both the Junior Olympic and senior division in addition to women’s competitors for the first time in history. Over 400 of the nation’s top amateur boxers, ranging in age from 15-34 will travel to Denver for the annual event, showcasing the future stars of the sport.

Nashville, TN - It has long been noted that Rock and Roll has its roots in Gospel music, so it was only fitting that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame kicked off their 2009 Induction Week by honoring Pastor Shirley Caesar with the first annual “Rock My Soul” concert. The award was presented to Shirley Caesar Sunday, March 29 in recognition of her contributions as “an artist who uplifts and enlightens many, using her gift of music and ministry.”

With more than 20.8 million children and adults in the United States, or seven percent of the population, living with diabetes, it is a disease that affects many of us on a daily basis.

Gospel fever returns to the New York Tri-State area on Saturday, June 13 at the Prudential Center, located at 165 Mulberry St., in Newark, NJ. The auditions are complete and competitors are preparing to share the stage with some of the biggest names in Gospel including Patti LaBelle, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, Regina Belle, J. Moss, Vickie Winans, Cissy Houston, and Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

Like a phoenix rises from the ashes, the Urban League of Metropolitan Denver rises from an ocean rippling with the tides of change—change that is being initialized by a radical transformation in government and embraced by communities near and far.

Durham is a colorful, creative and entrepreneurial community where diverse and passionate people come together to live, work and play. Home to Duke and NC Central universities, Research Triangle Park and a thriving health care industry, Durham left its tobacco and manufacturing roots behind it and has emerged as a dynamic cultural center, dominated by a citizenry known for being innovative, unpretentious and activist.

Ask Deanna! Is an advice column known for its fearless approach to reality-based subjects! Ask Deanna! can be heard every Sunday on KTYM AM 1460 at 3 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA.

Real Men Cook Kicks Off 19th Annual Father's Day Celebration Chicago -- Real Men Cook, America's premiere urban Father's Day family tradition that pays tribute to the family, will be held in 11 cities on Father’s Day, June 15

Well, it’s finally here and none too soon to enjoy the many summer events happening in the Mile High City.

Foxx Riveting As Homeless Savant In Best Role Since Ray

Crowe And Mirren Co-Star In Action-Oriented, Political Potboiler

Dramatization Revisits Infamous Case Of Racial Profiling And Malicious Prosecution In Texas

Temp Stalks Happily-Married Boss In Harrowing Psychological Thriller

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Welcome to the new America. I’m not talking about a blue America or a red America. I’m talking about a 21st century America – a nation of many colors, cultures and faiths. Barack Obama’s election as the first African-American president symbolizes what we have known for some time, but often fail to acknowledge: The United States has become one of the most religiously and ethnically diverse societies on Earth...

The holiday season is here again. But amidst the hustle and bustle of gift-giving and family get-togethers, seniors enrolled in Medicare Part D should carve out time to consider whether they want to stay with their current prescription drug plan...

Nov. 5, 2008 Dear Brother Obama, You have no idea, really, of how profound this moment is for us.You think you know, because you are thoughtful, and you have studied our history. But seeing you deliver the torch so many others before you carried, year after year, decade after decade, century after century, only to be struck down before igniting the flame of justice and of law, is almost more than the heart can bear...

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More than 250,000 people gathered at Chicago's Grant Park along the Lake Michigan shoreline to celebrate the victory of Barack Obama. Following are remarks by President-Elect Barack Obama, Nov. 4, 2008, Chicago, IL...