Elijah McClain’s family reaches settlement deal with Aurora, Colorado
Elijah McClain‘s family lawyer announced a settlement agreement with the city of Aurora, Colorado, in a federal civil rights lawsuit. No further details were released about the settlement in the attorney’s announcement. The reported agreement comes over two years after McClain’s Aug. 30, 2019 death, when the 23-year-old Black man was put in a now-illegal […]
Black Lives Matter protesters beaten by pro-police demonstrators (video)
A pro-police group of protesters beat down rival Black Lives Matter demonstrators in central Colorado in a chaotic scene captured on video. The group called Back the Blue was holding a defiant rally in Fort Collins, Colorado, about an hour’s drive north of Denver, when a counter-demonstration supporting the Black Lives Matter movement began. The […]
Soul violinist Lee England Jr. discusses tribute to Elijah McClain
Lee England Jr. is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and activist. England is known as the “The Soul Violinist” for his ability to flawlessly blend R&B, hip-hop and soul. His undeniable talent has garnered the attention of Quincy Jones, Michael Jordan, and Sean“Diddy” Combs. England recently led a violin vigil for Elijah McClain, an unarmed 23-year-old […]
How picking up trash almost led to a Black man being shot by police
Another Black person faced harassment by police for simply existing. The latest incident took place in Boulder, Colorado after police spotted a Black man in sitting in a vacant lot, according to a Facebook video posted, Vanardo Merchant. In the video, a Black man can be seen holding a bucket in one hand and a […]
‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ wanted by police in Colorado
Police in the town of Fort Collins, Colorado, actually have a BOLO alert for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It all stems from a burglary caught on video where a woman dressed as the iconic holiday character breaks into a business. Police have called the woman “Burglar Rudolph” and are seeking the public’s help with identifying the […]
Can’t miss 4/20 events, sales and promos
In recent years, America has seen a major shift in the support of legalizing marijuana. Although many states have moved to pass the legalization of the plant, the nation still has far to go in the journey to complete legalization. In the meantime, as the infamous 4/20 holiday approaches, we have compiled a list of […]
10-year-old girl kills herself after being bullied on social media
Parents in Aurora, Colorado are in mourning after their daughter, Ashawnty Davis, 10, hung herself after being bullied. Her parents told local news station KDVR that their daughter got into a fight some two weeks ago after standing up to another girl who was bullying her at Sunrise Elementary School in Aurora. It was the first […]
Sisters found dead after cult leader ordered them locked in car
Police in San Miguel County, Colorado are investigating the deaths of two young sisters found dead in a car covered with a tarp. According to the San Miguel Sheriff’s Office, the bodies of Makayla Roberts, 10, and Hannah Marshall, 8, were discovered in mid September on property near the ski resort of Telluride, Colorado, but […]
Michelle Obama on the racist attacks she got in the White House
Millions of Black people and Michelle Obama supporters have wondered for years how the former first lady reacted to the blizzard of unprovoked racist attacks she endured during her eight years in the White House with her husband, Barack Obama. Obama chose a very important venue to open up about this delicate subject matter. She was the […]
Check out Chevy’s #FindNewRoads Experience at the Atlanta Motor Speedway
[jwplatform mdB6y2jM] During Chevy’s #FindNewRoads Experience at the Atlanta Motor Speedway journalists had an exclusive opportunity for you to test drive and ride in six all-new Chevrolet products.
Former NFL running back Rashaan Salaam found dead at 42
Former NFL running back Rashaan Salaam was found dead at a park in Boulder Colorado. He was 42. Salaam won the coveted Heisman Trophy in 1994. He was a first-round draft pick in 1995. Salaam was the 21st pick overall by the Bears. In his rookie year, Salaam rushed for 1,074 yards, becoming the youngest player in […]
Free marijuana distributed to homeless for holiday season
A Colorado charity group has brought needed holiday cheer to the homeless this season. The organization Cannabis Can handed out 1,000 pre-rolled joints and free meals to the homeless on Christmas Day in Denver where marijuana is legal. Nick Dicenzo, the founder of the non-profit Cannabis Can, stated, “‘Cannabis can make a difference,’ is kind […]
Teacher sends love note and photo to 7-year-old student
A man in Aurora, Colorado is furious over a teacher’s actions in regards to his daughter. According to reports by Fox 31, Cary Reed was disturbed over a love letter sent to his 7-year-old daughter by a fourth grade teacher at Aurora Academy Charter School. The teacher, who does not teach the second grade student, […]
5 federal prisons that you should pray you never go to
Being sent to prison is a living nightmare for many people, and in America there are plenty of facilities for all. In 2014 there were 1,719 state prisons,102 federal prisons, 2,259 juvenile correctional facilities, 3,283 local jails, and 79 Indian Country jails. But the federal prisons often have the most hardened criminals. Here are five federal […]
Barbecue restaurant celebrates ‘White Appreciation Day’
Edgar Antillon and Miguel Jimenez are two Hispanic men who own Rubbin Buttz BBQ in Milliken, Colorado. The owners decided they were going to take a stand against the celebration of Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with their own special day. On June 11, 2015 they will celebrate ‘White Appreciation Day’ at their […]
Craigslist fetus snatcher update
Law enforcement officials in Longmont, Colorado, have released new information on the woman who attacked a seven months pregnant mother. Dynel Lane lured her victim, Michelle Wilkins, to a vacant home through a Craigslist ad for baby clothing for sale. It was there that she attacked Wilkins, beating her and then using a kitchen knife […]
NAACP bombing suspect arrested
Federal law enforcement agents have made an arrest in the investigation of the bombing of a Colorado NAACP office earlier this year. Thaddeus Murphy, 44, from Colorado Springs was arrested by law enforcement this past Thursday. The bombing occurred in early January and caused an increase in racial tension as many considered the incident an act […]
Did selfies cause deadly Denver plane crash?
(Photo credit: KCNC-TV) According to federal investigators, the likely cause of a small plane crash that killed two people near Denver last year was selfies. Twenty-nine-year-old Amritpal Singh and an unidentified passenger were killed in the May 2014 crash shortly after taking off from Front Range Airport in Adams County, Colorado. Recovery crews found the […]
People using EBT cards to buy marijuana at Colorado stores
Colorado officials are calling attention to a rising issue, the use of welfare cash at legal marijuana dispensaries. According to The National Review welfare recipients used their EBT cards 259 times during the first six months of legalization at places where marijuana is sold. A total of $23,608.53 was withdrawn at these establishments. However, some […]
Marijuana-dealing 10-year-olds busted in Colorado
The recreational use of marijuana has been catching a lot of heat recently. This is because of the recent news of a man shooting his wife after consuming pot, a student who jumped to his death after eating too many pot-laced cookies and now 10-year-old drug dealers. Law enforcement officials in Greely, Colo., have caught […]