The Million Man March and the January 6, 2021 Attack on the Capitol
December 26, 2022
A nation’s glaring hypocrisy exposed to the world Since the founding of the nation, America has historically been a contradiction in terms. While professing in its founding documents that “all men are created equal” with equal protections under the law, millions of American citizens have not always enjoyed the country’s enormous...
One-on-one with a Mother and an Educator
December 26, 2022
The impact of COVID-19 on K-12 education as experienced by Julia Rich When the pandemic hit in 2020, the crisis tested the world’s ability to deal with large-scale disruptions on a multitude of levels, including in the classroom experiences of children and educators. KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy Principal...
Ropin’ in the Past, Present and Future: The MLK Rodeo’s Multigenerational Embrace
December 26, 2022
“Bigger! Better! Bolder!” The excited and emphastic alliteration announcing the 2023 MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on the website of its parent and sponsor, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), isn’t subdued. Scheduled for January 16 at the Denver Coliseum, the event celebrates 17 years, while Bill Pickett...
Misgendering & Mental Health
December 26, 2022
Today’s email signatures include them. They are on name tags at conferences. Their appropriate usage can make or break someone’s day. They are pronouns. Unfortunately, many people are still confused about the importance of using the right pronouns with family, friends and co-workers. How does the use of incorrect pronouns...