September 2009 Archive

As we were going to press last month, we sadly heard about the demise of Michael Jackson. As a monthly publication, time is of the essence when presenting information. Not fully realizing the magnitude of his death, my first thought was to quickly include something in our July issue

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

The latest wrangle over religion and schools is in New York City, where the City Council recently voted to add two Muslim holy days to the schools’ holiday calendar.

During the awards dinner for the Western States Golf Association’s (WSGA) 55th annual tournament, local businessman, member and tournament director, Al Avery, received a standing ovation as a past president announced the event as “the best tournament in 35 years.”

Successful national healthcare reform must address access, quality and affordability issues in a comprehensive approach. Providing health care for all must also recognize and address health disparities that exist among minority populations.

In August of 2009 the inaugural cohort of 27 Residents of the Denver Teacher Residency (DTR) will report to their Host School Site at Denver Public Schools.

In communities across America, citizens, public officials and civic leaders fight against the criminal justice cycle.In communities across America, citizens, public officials and civic leaders fight against the criminal justice cycle. It’s the maddening sequence in which people are incarcerated for drug-related crimes, returned to their neighborhoods without counseling, treatment or healthcare, and then swiftly sent back to prison for resuming old habits.

President Obama’s two day visit to Ghana is history making only in the sense that he’s the first African-American president to visit the continent. President Clinton and Bush also made extended trips to African nations during their presidency.

“Colorado faces historic challenges now – from reviving our economy to strengthening our schools to expanding access to health care,” stated Senator Michael Johnston at his swearing ceremony at the State Capitol. “Economic Development, job creation and education are my priorities,” he continued.

The Jackson family displays their unique bond for the world to see at historical memorial for beloved ‘King of Pop’

All men are at risk for developing prostate cancer. Every man has about a one in 10 chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.

All men are at risk for developing prostate cancer. Every man has about a one in 10 chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.

On July 8, Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. invited members of Colorado’s African American media for a meeting at his offices in the state capitol.

Growing Food & Justice for All: A Spotlight on Urban Farming and Social Change

The 25th Anniversary Genuine Jazz and Wine Festival will be held August 14, 15, and 16 in Breckenridge, Colorado. Hosting the festival will be award winning guitar and vocalist Nick Colionne. Also performing on Saturday’s line up will be saxophonist Jackiem Joyner.

Once there was a child and he was free Deep inside, he felt the laughter...

Photographers representing, Ebony, Jet, the Black Press of America and Sentinel were not allowed to take their cameras into the Staples Center.

Executive publisher of the oldest and largest Black community newspaper earns top position with the historic federation of more than 200 newspapers across the U. S.

The 10-year-old junior program of the Western States Golf Assoc. (WSGA) not only provides training and mentoring to young, aspiring golfers, it also provides annual $1,500 scholarships for select students.

Colorado's television journalist and filmmaker, Tamara Banks, received an Emmy Award for her sensitive and informative television documentary, “The Long Journey Home” about slavery and the abolitionists who endanger their lives to free the enslaved.

So you want to get to know Hazel Miller? You had better invest some time in the process because this lady is busy –booking shows, her own and other artists’; and on her way to shows, either in town, the mountains or across state lines.

Mile High Marketplace announced the first annual Mile High Blues Festival on Aug. 8 and 9 in Denver. Denver’s blues scene has been without a major Blues Festival for more than five years but the drought is over with the new Mile High Blues Festival.

The NAACP’s Annual Convention which convened at the Hilton Hotel in New York from July 11 to 16 was marked by many inspirational and uplifting speeches delivered by left-leaning luminaries like...

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. What an extraordinary night, capping off an extraordinary week, capping off an extraordinary 100 years at the NAACP.

Attendance for the Denver mayor’s State of the City address was light compared to previous years, which might be due to the location in the broiling sun of the Greek Amphitheatre of the Civic Center Park at 8 a.m.

Teaching the fundamentals of discipline, in addition to French, Spanish and other academic subjects is the main focus of Watch Care Academy (WCA). The private, nonprofit school aims to shape children of color into successful men and women of tomorrow.

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.

Special Effects Overshadow Cast In Bay’s Bigger-Budgeted Sequel

Skinhead Searches For Self In Surrealistic Southern Drama

Bittersweet French Farce Features Unusual Love Triangle

It was “A Chair Affair” at Shadow Theatre on the evening of Saturday, July 18, and all attendees were invited to “Take A Seat.” It was an evening of remembrance and of anticipation.

Nothing This Month – Check Back Soon

Nothing This Month – Check Back Soon

Boy Wizard Back At Hogwarts For More Hair-Raising Hijinks

Face-to-Face with the Face of Post-Racial America

Always Tyrese!

Soledad on Ice

Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Discusses His Upcoming PBS Documentary

One Man, One Camera, One Mission

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...