Black History

As recently as the 1970s, Black Coloradans relied on green book sites when they were traveling. Today on In The NoCo, we learn about the safe havens and the push to uncover and register more of these historic places.

Filmmaker donnie l. betts produced both audio tours that explore Five Points’ rich history.

A new exhibit opening this weekend at the Museum of Boulder aims to illuminate the stories of Black Coloradans. "Proclaiming Colorado's Black History" centers on places like the once-bustling farming community of Dearfield; and notable people like businessman Barney Ford and philanthropist Julia Greeley.Denver-based author and soul food historian Adrian Miller is the exhibit's lead curator. He joined host Erin O'Toole ahead of the launch.

Dazzle Denver's new location in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts honors the city's music legacy through carefully curated artwork.

However big or small, communities across the Front Range are finding ways to honor the holiday and raise awareness this Juneteenth. Get ready to celebrate and get educated with a number of events happening across Northern Colorado.

Black Americans used the Green Book in the mid-1900s to find safe places to travel. Now an organization in the Mountain West is highlighting many of these locations.

Communities across the Front Range are recognizing Black History Month with everything from a special musical performance to a youth storytelling event.

Classic tunes, hip-hop music and art illustrations are some of the exhibit's main attractions.

KUNC's Beau Baker sat down with Dr. Janine Weaver-Douglas, director of the Marcus Garvey Cultural Center at the University of Northern Colorado. They spoke about the history and context of Juneteenth and what it says about addressing racial inequities.

John Johnson was a prolific Black photographer whose work in the early 20th century left powerful images of what life was like for African Americans living in the Great Plains. With an exhibit featuring his work now open at the Greeley History Museum, we explore Johnson’s photography and his impact on the portrayal of African Americans in the media.