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NEWSED 2016 Civil Rights Awards Takes on Special Significance With Trump Presidency

Article & photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media In light of one of the most contentious and divisive presidential elections in America history…

CO Immigrant Justice Groups Hold “Families Stand Up” Rally, Announcing City, State and Federal Demands

Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media (see photo gallery below) Led by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) and 30 other partner groups,…

Over The Top, Denver Fashion Weekend “Hair Show” Expressive & Uncensored

Article & Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media Sky high and outrageous hair fashion was all the rage at the tenth annual Denver…

Chicano Batman! A special blend of psychedelia, low rider oldies & touches of cumbia

By Molly Gallegos, Latin Life Denver Media If someone were to ask me which obscure cultural icon I most associate myself with, it would be…

Gentrification To Some, Economic Development To Others, But At What Cost? North Denver Symposium

Article & Photos by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media Denver neighborhoods are changing at mind boggling rate. Everyday older or smaller homes & buildings…

Overwhelming! Americas Latino Eco Festival Amazes Denver

Article & Photos by Joe Contreras, (see photo galleries below) Overwhelming…That’s the best way to describe the firsts day of the Americas Latino Eco Festival…

For The Love Of Dancing; 4th Annual Denver Salsa & Bachata Congress & Dance Festival Dazzling Fun

Photos & article by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media…(see photo galleries below) The word Congress may be misleading when it comes to what really…

Bernie Valdez Awards Honors Leaders Who Empower Others

Photos by James Baca for Latin Life Denver Media (See photo gallery below) Every year, the Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy and Research Organization (CLLARO) hosts…

Denver, RAW Is Back! Underground Artists Strut Their Stuff..

By Jessica Montour/Fashion Forward, Photos by Joe Contreras Latin Life Denver Media (see photo gallery below) RAW is back and Latinos made their presence known…

Thousands Celebrate Mexican Independence Day in Denver

Photos & article by Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media (see 3 photo galleries below) Thousands of people throughout Denver celebrated Mexican Independence Day in…