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As Denver Gentrifies, Which Neighborhoods Are Losing Public School Students?

BY MELANIE ASMAR  www.chalkbeat.org–  16 HOURS AGO PHOTO: Marissa Page Members of Denver’s Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative committee examine demographic data at a meeting Monday. As…


Health Care Proposals Devastating to American Families & Aging Population


Citywide Committee to Address Impacts of Gentrification on Denver Schools & Their Rich Cultural Histories

As the city continues to grow and housing prices increase, however, diverse neighborhoods are struggling to balance the challenges of gentrification with their rich cultural…


“Education Secretary DeVos’ lackluster commitment to civil rights is disturbing…Natl. Council of La Raza


Mariachis Serenade Sen. Gardner with “Where Are You?”

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Colorado and national Latino groups greeted Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) with a mariachi serenade of the classic tune “¿Dónde Estàs Corazón?”…


Building Bridges, Not Walls, 16th Annual Cesar Chavez Day March Draws Hundreds…


Colorado Should Support Immigrant Communities, Not Demean or Criminalize Them

COLOR urges lawmakers to resist attacks on undocumented people and immigrant families.  Statement by Cristina Aguilar, Executive Director of Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and…


Denver Board of Education Resolves to Protect Students Safety and Emotional Well-being Regardless of Immigration Status

Board adopts “The Safe and Welcoming School District Resolution” After hearing from dozens of community members, Board of Education members unanimously approved “The Safe and…


Acosta Nominated to be 1st Hispanic on Trump Cabiniet


Five Latino groups unite to form “Latino Partnership to Cut Waste, Protect Our Health.”

Five Latino groups announced the formation of a new campaign, The partnership includes Hispanic Access Foundation; HECHO; Chispa Nevada, League of Conservation Voters; Mi Familia…