5 POINTS NEWS July 2016

Happenings in and around Historic 5 Points and Northeast Denver July, 2016

Councilman’s Fight Against Cancer

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Proud Recipient of the Dr. Syl Morgan Smith Excellence in Media Award, the Colorado Black Roundtable Commitment to Service Award and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Colorado Media Award

Community prayers and well-wishes are with District 9 Councilman Albus Brooks who recently was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. The Whittier Neighborhood Association organized a community gathering at the City Park Pavilion as a show of support for Brooks. He is scheduled for surgery July 5. Brooks, pictured above with his wife Debi and children, is expected to be on leave for four to six weeks. More details on page 9.

Five Points Juneteenth Festival Tradition Continues

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Far left, Taylor Parrish Miss Black Colorado Teen 2016, former Miss Black Colorado Krisangela Washington far right

It was a beautiful, sunny day this past June 19th, perfect for this year’s Juneteenth Music Festival. Revelers were out as early as 9am to view the annual Parade that begins near Manual High School and ends in Historic Five Points. The Parade featured groups as varied as the Denver Fire Department & dance group Samba Colorado. One could find beads, African garb, as well as booths promoting healthcare and wellness. And the food…the smell of BBQ permeated the air.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863.

Historically held on Welton Street, Juneteenth was first celebrated in Denver in the 1950s. The event peaked in the mid-80s, but has undergone a resurgence over the past four years under the leadership of Norm Harris III. –Maulud Sadiq

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(l-r) Five Points Elderstatesman Norman Harris Sr., Lyndawe Rawlings, and Bobby Brown enjoy Juneteenth Music Festival activities along Welton Street

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Don’t Listen When They Say Why Vote

Holly Black Owned Mall Up For Sale

brother jeff showing his I Voted sticker after casting his primary ballot

Too many people complain about elected officials and policies that impact their daily life, but most of them don’t vote. “Why should I waist my time,” they say.

“Voting doesn’t change anything.” That’s only partially correct. Voting alone does not change a thing.

When voting is followed up with informed engagement a larger picture begins to emerge. For example, many of the rules that govern city and state happen downtown in those huge grey buildings with gold domes. However, I rarely see people of color inside. This is particularly true of Black people. Why? Voting is your civic duty. It’s how democracy works. To make real change, vote and stay involved. If not, you get what you get and that’s it. I voted.

–brother jeff

One of the last Black owned strip malls in Denver is up for sale. Many are asking, “Can WE put our pennies together and purchase the property? The Holly is up for sale. If not, you know the story...

How many ideas start like this? Brings to mind some history I’ve read on Dearfield and also the black Wallstreet. We CAN do it, but, WILL we do it?!

–Nyasha West We’re in. Actually were talking about this recently we have a plan too. lets collab.

– Karla Ashton At 3 million we would need about $750K, partnership and a solid plan on what to do with it. It’s definitely more than doable.

–Jice Johnson I got $5 on it. It may not be much, military pensions are notoriously cheap, but I will do anything to keep some part of Denver Black- owned. Where I send my money? We can Bernie the money up!

–Simone-Elise Charles

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CALL BROTHER JEFF 303.297.0823 WWW.BROTHERJEFF.COM MURDER NOT GANG RELATED In our June edition we attributed the murder of Venita Myers’ son as gang related. This is incorrect. He was murdered jumping into the line of fire protecting the life of a friend.

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~ In Loving Memory ~

Roberta Freeman

January 20, 1930 - June 19, 2016

Roberta Mae Freeman was born a twin on January 20, 1930 to Charles L. and Mattie Livingston in Decatur, Illinois. Roberta shared a joyful childhood with her twin, Robert, and their other nine brothers and sisters. At an early age, Roberta was baptized at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.

As a young lady, she played softball and was a member of the Pontiac Chix Softball Team. Roberta continued to love sports throughout her life and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Even when it wasn’t football season, you could find her watching different sports any day of the week.

Roberta graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1948, and later married McKinley Freeman who preceded her in death. One son was born to their union, Bruce Freeman, and Roberta later became mother to her only daughter, Marceline (Marcy). Roberta was employed with the Decatur County Court as its first black woman clerk, an accomplishment of which she was justifiably proud.

Roberta graduated from Stephen De-

catur High School in 1948, and later married McKinley Freeman who preceded her in death. One son was born to their union, Bruce Freeman, and Roberta later became mother to her only daughter, Marceline (Marcy).

In 1962, Roberta relocated with her children to Denver, Colorado. She worked many jobs over the years but found her niche’ as a healthcare worker. She was an excellent caregiver who took great pride and satisfaction in caring for her terminally ill patients. Once retired, Roberta continued to do what she loved most, taking care of people. She began watching over little ones and continued to do so until just a few months prior to her death. Oh, how she loved her babies - singing and dancing with them, telling them stories.

Roberta’s greatest joy came from her children. She found such pride in both of them - Bruce, a long-time railroad employee, and Marceline, a world-renowned dancer for the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble for 38 years. Roberta spent over 40 years loving and supporting the Ensemble and the art of dance.

Roberta was preceded in death by her son Bruce Freeman, her daughter Marceline Freeman, and all eleven of her brothers and sisters.

Roberta departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 19, 2016. Those left to share her precious memories include her sister-in-law Dorothy Livingston, her devoted nieces Marcia Burnette (Leon), Carla Knight-Gilliam (Gary), and Therese Livingston, her longtime friend Cleo Parker Robinson and the Parker Robinson family, 16 grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.

Sandra (Sandy) Wolder

At approximately 5:00 pm on Friday, June 24, 2016, a raft guided by Adrift Adventures, one of the commercial companies operating in Dinosaur National Monument in Dinosaur, CO, hit a rock and flipped at Upper Disaster Falls. All occupants of the raft made it to the shore except Sandra (Sandy) Wolder. She drowned.

Sandy loved the outdoors and several tributes have been recieved in remembrance of her including these words from Winston Walker, Teri Sewell and Antoinette Gifford: Sandy will be truly missed. Echo Park

is where she always returned to year after year. Now she is at Echo Park in spirit forever. Sandy grew up as a fairy princess, dreading getting her fingernails dirty, to becoming a gym squatter/bench presser, to loving nature and the outdoors as an explorer and an adventurer who skied, tent camped, backpacked for 3 to 7 days, climbed 14K peaks, hiked, scaled cliffs, white water rafted, took in multi-day spiritual /healing retreats, re-enacted, biked, went on horseback treks, snowshoed and more, however she still would not follow me on my caving (spelunking) adventures. She did it all and never looked back and she still looked good in her high heels and fine outfits during concert nights. She enjoyed life to its fullest with no regrets.

– Winston K Walker Sandy was a beautiful and sweet spirit. I appreciated her sense of adventure and admired her courage and independence. She loved her family very much!

- Teri Sewell Huff, Beckwourth Mountain Club

She enjoyed life to its fullest with no regrets.

– Antoinette Gifford

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Lorene Peters

July 8, 1934 - June 20, 2016 Lorene Delores McConnell Peters was born in Madison, Illinois on July 8, 1934, to Ellsworth and Birdie Bell McConnell. She had four sisters (Betty Jean Brewster, VirdieCharlene Cook,Jordan Maxine McConnell, and Virginia Jones), (1924-2016) pictured in her with theBruce late Sara Foster and one brother (Alfred Elmer McConnell). The McConnell family moved to Denver when Lorene was two years old.

Lorene joined New Hope Baptist Church at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Alvin C. Dones. She was a very active and involved member of her church, held many offices, and served her church in many capacities including President of the Youth Fellowship and the Junior Choir, and Women’s Day Chair, Speaker and Coordinator. Lorene was a member of New Hope Baptist Church for over seventy years.

Lorene was educated in Denver Public Schools and was an exceptional student throughout her years of schooling. She attended Whittier Elementary, Cole Junior High, and graduated from Manual High School, where she, along with three other young ladies, received a full tuition scholarship from Denver’s Beta Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After graduating from Manual High School she attended the University of Denver and graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Education. She later attended Boston University and received her Master’s Degree in Counseling in 1971. She also completed an Advanced Certification in Education Administration from the University of Denver.

In 1953, while attending the University of Denver, Lorene was initiated into the Beta Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and immediately became a great contributor to the sorority and the Denver community. Lorene was a devoted member of Coterie, a 101 year old women’s study group, since 1993. She was also an active member of the Urban League Guild for over twenty-five years.

On December 26, 1996, Lorene married Reverend Dr. James D. Peters, Jr., who is now Pastor Emeritus of New Hope Baptist Church. She and Reverend Peters enjoyed traveling extensively in the United States and abroad during their almost twenty year marriage, including ten cruises and three trips to the Holy Land.

Lorene leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Reverend Dr. James D. Peters, Jr.; her sister, Virginia Jones; her sister in-law, Audrie McConnell; brother in-law Calvin Cook, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, special daughters and friends.

Rep. James Coleman

grown up in the Park Hill neighborhood, currently living in Green Valley Ranch— and ran a successful political campaign to represent the citizens, families, and communities of District 7 in Colorado’s House of Representatives.

His professional career has been dedicated to empowering families and engaging the community to improve the quality of life for Colorado residents.

His civic engagement also includes the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce, INROADS, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Urban League of Metro Denver Young Professionals, and several other organizations.

He and his wife, Shayna, have been together since the 8th grade, and have two Newly elected Rep. James Coleman amazing children (twins), James Jr. and (D-HD7) is a native of Denver—having Naomi.

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History Makers

Drs.Timothy & Nita Tyler

Josie M. Williams

affectionately called for the past 52 years in her Denver Park Hill neighborhood, completed her undergraduate studies at Jackson State University, earning a degree in Elementary Education.

Growing up in the rural South in 1Ms. Josie was well aware of the challenges of racial segregation as well as hard work on her parents farm. She became an elementary school teacher for a number of years and worked for “Ma Bell” through the Western Electric Company-eventually AT& T, retiring after 23 years.

She has been an active member of the Macedonia Baptist Church since 1976.

Ms. Josie is a member of the of ministry if Educational Resource Committee and Born on the 4th of July, Josie M. has sung in the Chancellor choir. She Galloway Williams, is a native of Co- faithfully attends and participates in Bible lumbia, Mississippi. Ms. Josie as she is study.

Spectacular is one word to describe the wedding of Rev. Dr. Timothy Tyler and Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler. Nearly onethousand well-wishers observed their nuptials at Shorter Community African American Episcopal Church on June 25th.

The exchange of vows was followed by two receptions, one at the church, the other in Downtown Denver’s Sewall

Ballroom. Attention to detail is an understatement. Everything was done with the greatest of care.

“This is certainly the grandest wedding celebration Denver has seen in a very long time,” said one observer.

“There was a royal feeling and everyone from the community was invited to celebrate.”

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Tyler.

Arie Parks Taylor

Taylor (1927-2003). Taylor was the first Black woman elected to the Colorado State House of Representatives in 1972.

She was also Colorado’s first Black clerk and recorder, and first Black chief clerk of Denver’s Election Commission.

As an early teen Taylor became head of her household and raised her ten siblings. She then studied education at Miami University in Ohio. She joined the Women’s Air Force (WAF), and became the first Black non-commissioned officer in charge of WAF training.

Taylor was born in Ohio and moved to Denver in 1958. She was an engaged community leader and served six terms under the Colorado State Dome.

She was inducted posthumously into The Black Democratic Legislative the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame and Caucus of 2016, coined The Elite Eight, the Taylor Administration Building in stand on the shoulders of Arie Parks Montbello is named in her honor.

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How Insurance Works or Should Work Protection. Insurance functions to protect us from losses we don’t cause. Careless or reckless drivers hurt us all. When a bad driver hurts us or our family, we need financial help. The other driver should have insurance, at least $25,000 worth. We also may have (and should have) our own protection in case the bad driver has no insurance, or just not enough.

If the bad driver has no insurance, you should have Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage. If the bad driver has inadequate insurance, you may have Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. Both serve to protect you as the injured party.

The primary purpose of insurance: Pay you and/or your doctors when someone crashes into you or your family.

Insurance pays various costs suffered by the person hurt in a collision, such as car damage, medical bills, lost wages, along with pain, embarrassment, loss of time, loss of use of the car, or just the inconvenience adjusting to how life has changed because of the crash.

Here’s an example of how this UM/ UIM coverage works: If the at-fault driver has the minimum amount of in-

surance required, $25,000, and you have $100,000.00 in UIM coverage, that coverage will provide an additional $100,000 for you “stacked” on top of the $25,000 from the careless driver, in case your losses exceed the $25,000.

Policy holders need their insurance to work right away, not months later.

They do not need invisible institutional barriers from adjusters delaying and denying them help when they need help the most. You and your doctors need to get paid now, not later. Delay only rewards the insurer. You deserve a skilled attorney to make sure you recover for all harm and all losses experienced from the careless or reckless driver.

You need not have to endure the shame or humiliation of insurance adjusters trying to discredit you or your family just so the insurance company can profit from your loss.

Cajardo Lindsey has nearly 15 years’ experience trying cases to a jury and handles insurance matters on behalf of policyholders and those hurt in car accidents.

He can be reached at 303-623-1885, or clindsey@kaudylaw.com.

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QUALITY AFFORDABLE SERVICE Community Leaders Outraged Over Obama Attack

Ministerial Alliance President Pastor Dell Phillips along with faith and community leaders

The NAACP Colorado State Conference called for the immediate resignation of Delta County Republican Party Chair Linda Sorenson. The NAACP’s call for Sorenson to resign -- or be removed by Party leaders -- follows her admission that she posted a horrificly racist photo where President Barack Obama is shown as a chimpanzee, being held and fed by late President Ronald Reagan.

“There is no room in Colorado politics for the kind of blatant racism expressed by the chair of the Delta County Republican Party,” said Rosemary Lytle, President of the NAACP CO MT WY State Conference.

“Linda Sorenson admitted what she did, and said she didn’t care who it offended. Now that it has made national news, her subordinates claim her account was ‘hacked?’ It’s insulting, not only to the President but to those she serves in Delta County and even to the entire state of Colorado.”

The Greater Metro Denver Ministerial Alliance, Denver Urban League, NAACP Denver Chapter, and political candidates also demanded Sorenson to step down.

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“The fact that we have to even have this discussion almost impares me. In the 20th Century we have made progress in technology and global uniformity, but we still wrestle with the issue of racism. We have to stay on the war path. We can not pretend, or deflect that this is an ongoing issue in our society.”

With mounting pressure from throughout the state and within the Republican party, Sorenson resigned her position. Her decision was announced within the party via email.

Republican Party leader who compared President Obama to a Chimpanzee resigned.

Former East High Teacher Authors History Book

This week saw locally owned Ginsberg Publications launch the first segment of The African American Heritage Project with the publication of “The African American Heritage Coloring Book: An Educational Journey.”

A long-time coloring book designer/ illustrator/publisher and former Denver public school educator, Daniel Ginsberg, believes this will become a valuable tool for introducing the origin and history of the African-American culture to both children and interested adults.

“The concept for this project began when I was still teaching at Denver’s East High School. The coloring book is only the first part of a project that has been three years in the making,” Mr. Ginsberg explained, “and may be expanded to include other American ethnic groups.”

The plan is for the coloring book to be followed this summer with the publication of a full-color hard-cover edition designed for schools and public libraries and, at the same time, a complete teach-

er’s package will become available: • The full-color hard-cover edition • The educational coloring book • A Teacher’s Handbook of interactive projects and activities • A printable CD of illustrations for coloring and report writing • A full-color poster for the classroom “This project is designed as an introduction… an educational format to entice people to learn more about their AfricanAmerican heritage.”

About Ginsberg Publications – Daniel Ginsberg began writing and designing coloring books in the late 80’s. The African American Heritage Project is his fifth publication but, with the addition of the school and library editions, it will be his most comprehensive educational project to date.

To learn more about Ginsberg Publications or this project, contact Daniel Ginsberg at 303.544.1012, email DanGinsberg@DanGinsberg.com or visit Ginsberg Publications.com

Summer Opportunities Available for Youth

With the summer months upon us, the City and County of Denver is reminding parents of the summer opportunities available to ensure Denver’s children and youth are healthy, safe, engaged and continuing to build upon their learning experience while school is out.

“One of the best things we can do as a city is continuously invest in resources that create growth and development opportunities for our kids,” Mayor Hancock said. “Every child in this city deserves the opportunity to succeed, and engaging them during the summer, as well as during the school year, will help prepare them to reach their potential.”

Summer opportunities available through the Office of Children’s Affairs, Office of Economic Development and Denver Parks and Recreation are comprised of activities related to healthy eating, educational and cultural experiences, enrichment programs and employment.

They include: Free Healthy Meals – The Summer Food Service Program provides free meals June 6 – August 19 for all youth, ages 18 and younger, at various Denver recreation centers. Dates, times and types of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack) may vary at each location. Meal sites are open to the public. Documentation and proof of income or residency are not required. For a complete list of meal sites, menus and more food resources, call the toll-free, multilingual hotline at 855-855-4626, or visit denvergov.org/ YouthEatFree.

Summer Learning Opportunities – Youth who attend summer learning programs are better prepared for the school year. Research shows that summers without quality learning opportunities put youth at risk for falling behind, which is

a leading contributor to the achievement gap. Summer learning programs are proven to maintain and advance students’ academic and social growth, keep children safe and healthy during the summer, and send young people back to school ready to learn. With over 1,000 afterschool and summer programs in Denver, space is still available for enrollment. Families can find a safe and high-quality program through the “Afterschool Program Locator.” For more information and to find a program in your neighborhood, visit denvergov.org/denverafterschoolalliance.

Free Access to Recreation Centers and Swimming Pools – With the MY Denver Card, youth ages 5 - 18, who live in the City and County of Denver or attend Denver Public Schools, can have the “Key to the City!” It serves as a Denver recreation center and library card all in one. Cardholders also get limited, free access to the following educational and cultural facilities: American Museum of Western Art; Byers-Evans House Museum; Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave; Clyfford Still Museum; Denver Art Museum; Denver Botanic Gardens; Denver Center for the Performing Arts; Denver Museum of Nature & Science; Denver Zoo; History Colorado Center; Molly Brown House Museum; and, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver.

The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt – Denver Workforce Services reminds young adults, ages 16 – 24, to participate in the 2016 Governor’s Summer Job Hunt. There are no limiting qualifications and economic circumstances are not a consideration for participation. This is a free referral service to young adults and employers with ongoing virtual job fairs.

For more info visit ConnectingColorado. com.

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McCann Snags Democratic Nomination in DA Race

DA Candidate Beth McCann A woman will run the Denver District Attorney’s office for the first time in its history. Which woman, however, remains to be decided.

Rep. Beth McCann won enough votes tonight to snag the Democratic nomination for the office. As of this posting, she garnered 52.6 percent of the vote compared to Michael Carrigan’s 36 percent and Kenneth Boyd’s 11 percent.

“I’m thrilled with how this turned out,” McCann told The Independent. “It shows that hard work, experience and qualifications do count and that Denver Democratic voters really responded to that.”

She’ll face off in November’s general election against Helen Morgan, a chief deputy DA who has worked for 22 years in the DA’s office. Morgan is a lifelong Democrat who is running as an independent because, she says, party politics should have nothing to do with the job.

“This shouldn’t be a partisan position,” Morgan said.

Longtime Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey will be term-limited out of office in January. It’s a testament of his sway in the race – and his influence in city politics more generally – that the candidate he endorsed, senior deputy district attorney Kenneth Boyd, received the least amount of votes in today’s primary election. Morrissey was the target of an unsuccessful recall effort last year.

It’s also noteworthy that the candidate Mayor Michael Hancock and former Denver mayors Wellington Webb and Federico Pena favored for DA handily lost this evening. Corporate attorney and University of Colorado Regent Michael Carrigan had endorsements from all three mayors, as well as groups representing communities of color throughout the city. Of the three Democratic contenders, he was most critical of Morrissey and his record.

Although this year’s district attorney race has garnered more attention than any other in Denver history, Denverites were largely unengaged. McCann told The In-

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dependent that she found most voters knew very little about the race and were largely disinterested in the DA’s office.

“We had so much trouble getting people to focus on this race,” she said.

Morgan, for her part, said voters often mistake her for McCann.

“Odd, huh?” Morgan said. “We couldn’t be more different.”

Those differences will be fleshed out over the next four months as McCann and Morgan debate one-on-one about how best to lead an office that has come under fire for not criminally prosecuting any Denver police officers or sheriff’s deputies who have killed suspects or jail inmates on the job.

McCann has called for far more transparency about how those decisions are made. She also has called for an analysis of how the DA’s office and Denver’s justice system deal with race and racial profiling.

McCann used to serve as a deputy and chief deputy district attorney in Denver, and later as the city’s Safety Manager under former Mayor Wellington Webb and Chief Deputy Attorney General in the Colorado Attorney General’s office. She’s completing her fourth term representing east-central Denver in House District 8.

Morgan has distinguished herself in the DA’s office as a tough but fair prosecutor. She is lauded by both co-workers and members of the criminal defense bar for her work on mental health and drug addition issues. She has cited her current position in the DA’s office as a reason for refusing to weigh in on specific cases. She plans to take a leave of absence starting later this summer so she can campaign full time. Should she lose this fall, Morgan has said, she’d likely resign, saying it’s doubtful McCann would want her around.

McCann was outspent in the primary race by Carrigan, who raised $590,000 in contributions and loans compared to her $360,000.

Personal injury lawyer Frank “The Strong Arm” Azar funneled $50,000 into an independent expenditure committee working to elect Carrigan. That committee sent mailers to voters that slammed McCann for waffling on election issues. Even more noteworthy was the mailer’s especially unflattering photo of McCann.

That mailer may well have backfired.

Women voters throughout the city – including some who had supported Carrigan – decried use of the yellow-tinted McCann pic as a raunchy campaign tactic. Older female voters were by far the most sought after voting block in the Denver Democratic primary, and likely gave McCann the boost she needed to win.

– Susan Green Colorado Independent Origninally published in the Colorado Independent www.coloradoindependent. com/159974/denver-da-race-beth-mccannV

Coleman Wins House Primary in Close Race

James Coleman at the Juneteenth parade won his bid for House Representative Colorado’s recent Primary to see who would go on November’s general election ballet for the Colorado House of Representatives was full of surprises. All 65 seats were up for election, but of particular interest to our readers was the House District 7 race, comprised of Montebello, Green Valley Ranch, and Denver International Airport.

Three candidates were on the ballet: Michele Wheeler, James Coleman, and Elet Valentine. Throughout early polling Wheeler maintained a respectable lead over her closest forerunner Coleman, but by the end of the election, Coleman had inched past Wheeler with a count of 80 more votes— which is a little more than 1% eliminating the need for a recount.

Money and Endorsements Don’t Always Win

James “Dr. Daddio” Walker I watched the primary elections very close. I was a little concerned for district attorney candidate Beth McCann. It seemed like a lot of Black leaders were pulling for Michael Carrigan, but McCann pulled it out. It goes to prove that big political endorsements and big names don’t always mean everything. I also saw McCann’s press release where the attorney Frank Azar was trying to buy the election.

That also proves that money is not always the deciding factor. I called to congratulate McCann because I think she is the right person to become Denver’s next district attorney.

I was really surprised to see what happened with Eric Nelson. I spoke to him prior to the election because someone called to tell me there were some scandals going on in his background. It shocked me. He told me the allegations against him were not true, but apparently the voters believed otherwise. I even saw a newspaper article with his photo and a huge caption that read,

Liar. Wow! Nelson was always there in the community supporting lots of causes and I thought he was a qualified candidate. However, in the end there were too many unanswered questions for him to overcome.

And who is this Black man down in Colorado Springs? Republican Darryl Glenn won the Colorado Senate primary election Tuesday night and he will face Sen. Michael Bennet in the November election. I never heard of him until I saw his name in the paper. I do remember when Joe Rogers won the Republican race to become the lieutenant governor, but I don’t think a Black republican has a chance in Colorado’s current political climate.

I’m really impressed with the young man James Coleman. Michelle Wheeler ran a good campaign, but in the end Coleman won in a very tight race.

My hope is that we will have Black elected officials that will step up to the plate and do what they need to do in support of the Black community. We can no longer be impressed with people that are happy to hold a title, or just a position. I’ve said it before, let’s stop voting for people just because they are Black. What difference does it make if they are not going to be held accountable.

We have to vote and make our voice heard. It’s sad that many of us have been tricked out of voting by believing our vote doesn’t make a difference. This way of thinking is not just in the Black community. There is low voter turnout throughout the country and people are being discouraged from voting.

We may even have to look at the mailin ballot situation. It is so easy and laid back that people don’t even make the effort to turn them in. I don’t get it.

–James “Dr. Daddio” Walker

Councilman Brooks’ Fight Against Cancer

Councilman Albus Brooks Hello Beautiful People! During the 2012I would like to take a personal moment and share some news about a health challenge I am facing. Just over a month ago I was running the Bolder Boulder (see picture) and I noticed some stiffness in my psoas muscle, which connects the spine to the pelvis.

I went to a chiropractor to see if the muscle could be loosened up, and the chiropractor noticed a mass, urging me to meet with my doctor. Later that afternoon I met with my primary care doctor and received a few CT scans, including a biopsy.

The analysis of the biopsy showed that I have a rare (600 cases per year in the US) form of cancer called Chondrosarcoma, which is a cancer composed of cells derived from cartilage.

This cancer - which is contracted by less than one percent of all cancer patients - was found in a tumor in my body and is roughly the size of a cantaloupe.

My family and I were devastated at this discovery, and awaited the prognosis with prayerful anticipation. The doctors at the University of Colorado Anschutz informed us that the cancer had not spread, and the next step was to surgically remove the tumor. Surgery is scheduled for July 5th, and it is our hope that my body will be cancer free after the procedure. I will be out of work for 4-6 weeks on medical leave, which is why I found it important to inform the public of my current health situation.

I have learned that cancer does not discriminate, and that no matter how healthy you are this disease can impact your life. It is critical that we all get regular check ups with a primary care physician and examine ourselves for anything unusual. I am thankful that I have access to health insurance and quality medical care, and as a public servant I am continually reminded of the deep need to continue to provide access to this care to everyone. The health of a city is dependent upon the health of its people.

Please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers. We are confident in, and believing for, the best and full recovery.

–Councilman Albus Brooks

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WISHING Councilman Albus Brooks a speedy recovery and the best of health.

Get well soon Councilman

Colorado’s Premier Black Arts and Culture Thank you for this opportunity to introdThe Colorado Black Arts Festival celebrates its 30th annual event on July 8-10, 2016 at Denver’s City Park West. The CBAF is the fifth largest event of its kind in the United States and draws an audience of over 60,000. The theme for this year’s festival is “Origins. This theme was chosen to acknowledge the roots, indeed the origins, of African American arts and culture that is prized and enjoyed by African Americans and all that appreciate Black arts and culture.

Admission to the Colorado Black Arts Festival is FREE. Organizers of the event announced plans to present a visual feast of color, movement and pageantry. Three dynamic stages will present music that includes jazz, blues, soul, gospel, hip-hop, reggae, and traditional African drum and dance.

Noted African American visual artists will showcase their work. In celebration of a 30 year history, fine visual artists who have not exhibited in some time say that they are looking forward to returning to a place to meet up with friends, exchange ideas and build community.

Other Festival 2016 attractions include the popular Boogaloo Celebration Parade, “Watu Sokoni” (People’s Marketplace), Children’s Pavilion for Art and Learning, Joda Village Compound, Art Garden, Community Mural, House Music in the Park, Scavenger Hunt, Community Drum Circle, Food Court, and ‘Old Skool’ Car Club Exhibition.

As one of the nation’s pre-eminent presenters of arts and culture of the African American and African diaspora, this green and affordable event is expected to attract more than 60,000 attendees from Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Region

and beyond. The Festival has attracted artist and attendees from around the world, yet this friendly and warm event has maintained the sense of community that it inspires. Colorado residents of all cultures have described the annual event as a “family re-union”.

This year’s theme was chosen to pay tribute to one of the Colorado Black Arts Festival’s dear and beloved visual artist, Linard “Scotty” Scott. Scotty passed away August 3, 2015. Scotty hosted a grooving and educational Sunday afternoon show on radio KUVO Jazz called “Origins: Orgy in Rhythms” that traced the roots and explored the rich heritage of Black music.

Scotty would always caution his listeners of the soulful journey that lay ahead when he opened his show every Sunday with the words ”From Harlem to Dar es Salaam, from Trenchtown to Motown from Ragtime to No Time, from Bebop thru Doo Wop to Hip Hop and other expressions destinations”. In addition to our tribute to Scotty, the theme pays homage to African origins of African American arts and culture which has been woven into every aspect of American life.

The Colorado Black Arts Festival (CBAF) was founded in 1986 to develop, promote and celebrate African arts and culture in Colorado. The festival draws an audience of over 60,000 guests each year.

The Colorado Black Arts Festival, a 501(c) (3) organization, has become the fifth largest event of its kind in the United States.

The CBAF is a family oriented event that is free and open to the entire Colorado community. The CBAF offers its guests the opportunity to explore African culture through the visual arts, music, dance, hands-on arts activities, a people’s market place, and ethnic foods.

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Noone Needs an AR-15 Automatic Weapon

5 POINTS NEWS Journalist Jon Bowman

We know what happened on the floor of the US House of Representatives last month. There was a sit-in, sit-down, we’re not going home gathering even after the Republicans turned off the cameras. This went on twenty-five hours and is related to mass shootings in the country, most recently the one in Orlando FL. The heinous shooting in Orlando led to the fifteenth time President Obama has had to go and console families during the eight years he has been in office.

This is all related to the way people are allowed to get guns in this country.

No one is saying the second amendment isn’t right. No one is saying you shouldn’t have a gun legally, but there are people that should not have guns–those who are mentally disturbed, those who cannot use them safely, and those who use them for bad things. Terrorists, murderers, and robbers should not have guns, period!

And nobody for sure needs an AR-15; nobody needs an automatic, or semiauto-

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matic weapon. What do you do with an AR-15? Do you cut down trees with it? I don’t see how that fits into anyone’s safety, or I’m protecting my home mode.

The Orlando shooter’s reasoning is changing daily. Some are saying it was Islamic terrorism and that’s how it came out at first. It is known that he had videos and a friend that went to Syria to join ISIL. It is also said that he had some type of affinity with the gay lifestyle. He would drive an hour and a half to frequent the club. There are now men coming forward saying he was always at the club hanging out. He was considered a party boy. Now it’s coming out that he may have been upset with an HIV positive lover.

You can see his pictures and the way he liked to take selfies. He was pretty high on himself, so to speak. He wanted to be a cop and wanted to have a gun. He was trying to be a NYC police officer and has photos with all the gear on already.

Whatever the reason, the shooter took to the Orlando gay nightclub like nobodies business. What he did was just unscionable. This is another shooting that is leading the House and Senate to come up with some form of gun control, but alas the Senate failed to act on the four bills that they had and the house did the same thing.

This is why longtime Civil Rights Advocate John Lewis, who has been on the front lines since the 1950s, led the Democrats to the House of Representative sit-in.

Incredible!

It’s like the Black Lives Matter Movement must have rubbed off a little bit, but whatever the reason, it is very good that the Democrats took the actions that they did.

–Jon Bowman

Muslim Leaders Reject Orlando Shooter

Colorado Muslim leaders held a press conference at Colorado Muslim Society following Orlando shooting

The Orlando night club shooting which left 49 people dead and at least 53 wounded was first attributed to a Muslim attacker followed by strong reactions and outrage blaming the religion for the shooters motivation. After further investigation there were many conflicting stories on his

behavior, activities and possible intent.

“When we have an imposter who says he’s Muslim and during the month of Ramadan... it’s our obligation to address it,” said Abdur Rahim of Northeast Denver Islamic Center

Pastor Ken Campbell of Aurora woke up to find a noose in a tree outside of his apartment building. The pastor believes that he was the target of a hate crime, and the Aurora police have taken the noose as evidence and are currently investigating the situation. T The evidence gathered suggests that this was not a cruel prank and was most likely a hate crime. It is a shame that people so close to home are attempting to terrorize good people in the community, and there is no reason why a noose should be anywhere, but especially where it can easily offend others.

A noose represents a dark time in

American history, where Blacks were terrorized on a daily basis by White citizens and the fact that a noose was found should not be taken likely.

There is not another reason I can think of as to why a noose would be found outside someones front yard besides a hate crime. It is unfortunate that in 2016, it is said that a hate crime happens every day in the United States. We, as a country are not making the progress we should, and it is time for people to wake up about these issues so we can change something.

Pastor Finds Noose in Front of Home

–Aliyah Fard

Do You Know This Young Man?

Dr. Claudette Sweet was apart of the Denver Weekly News staff for twenty plus years as a volunteer. Since her retirement from Denver Public Schools and DWN she has accumulated many photos from past community events. meanings.

Dr. Sweet provided 5 POINTS NEWS

with this photo of Mr. Cosmo Harris awarding youth Monetary checks in the amounts of $150-$300 for being participants in a “RAPPERS” Contest dated June 16 1988.

Do you know this young man in the above photo. We want to know where he is now.

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Wedding Bells Toll for the Tylers

Happy 80th Birthday Ms. Josie Williams

Rev. Dr. Timothy Tyler’s first dance at Sewall Ballroom with his bride Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler

So, I’m a writer. I soak it in, savor the energy, listen and don’t miss a thing.

I’m still (and will no doubt continue to be) blown away by the love I witnessed on Saturday, June 25th. Ahh, the relief of this deeply joyous occasion literally reverberated throughout that entire house of worship.

The last time I was at Shorter Community AME, Denver was for a sacred prayer vigil to honor the lives taken at Emanuel AME, South Carolina last year. I had tears of utter despair on that day. To go from that darkest hour to this bright, bright light gives me hope. I just keep thinking of the youthful, giddiness oozing from these two highly accomplished, community leaders who have boiled it all down (in their own words) to best friends. How simple. How admirable.

How seriously beautiful. I’m a hopeless romantic for sure but even for me, this was (is) something to behold. With all the crass, impersonal, harsh, rushed and down right rude behavior that gets shoved in our view

on a daily basis, I was truly moved by the simplistic grace of this love. Yes, I’m a sap.

I don’t really care. I’m also Sicilian, so relax. Two people, extended an open invitation to share this blessed day and I for one am grateful for the refreshment of their authentic example. Strong Masculine + Strong Feminine + God’s Love. Just wow...! Many blessings to the happy couple, Timothy Tyler and Nita Mosby Tyler.

I was also stunned by the completeness of these two individuals in their own right, on their own terms and the force of electrifying energy that ensued with their union via a higher power that clearly brought them to a date with destiny. I loved seeing how the masculine and the feminine intertwined for such beauty. He cherishes her. She respects him. So stunning. So gorgeous. So safe.

Love is definitely a verb folks and these two have shown us the way. XO Lisa.

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UPCOMING EVENTS To list an event in 5 POINTS NEWS send us an email: 5pointsnews@brotherjeff.com 30th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival Denver City Park West | 2401 Welton St. 80205 July 8-10, 2016 | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

The mission of the Colorado Black Arts Festival is to seek to involve the total community in helping to establish self-reliance, believing that pride in one’s culture is the foundation for long- term stability and prosperity. See page 9, for more information.

New Hope Baptist Church Gospel Jazz Brunch New Hope Family Life Center | 3701 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 Sunday, July 17, 2016 | 11:30 a.m.

Colorado Native Ron McMillon will be the Gospel Jazz Brunch featured artist. McMillon has a style that is a mixture of Gospel and Smooth Jazz. His sincere passion for music ministry and his love for God is the foundation of all of his new found success in the music industry. McMillon is quoted saying, “My desire has always been to touch the hearts of people all over the world with my musical gifting.” See ad on page 5.

34th Annual Winter Park Jazz Festival Hideaway Park | Winter Park, CO Saturday, Sunday July 16-17, 2016 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Winter Park Jazz Festival brings world class artists along with up and coming favorites for a weekend packed with music and entertainment for Jazz lovers. Lineup includes: The Isley Brothers; Kirk Whalum; Masters of Fusion featuring Alex Bugnon, Chieli Minucci, Gerald Veasly; Jonathan Fritzen / Vincent Ingala; Hazel Miller; Anthony Hamilton; Gerald Albright /Jonathan Butler; Dotsero; and more. JazzWinterPark.com.

100 Kids That Cook New Hope Family Life Center | 3701 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80207 Saturday July 30, 2016 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

100 Kids That Cook is looking for 100 kids that want to showcase their culinary skills in this exciting event. This is the second year of the cook off. The event is open to kids between the ages of 7 and 14. Complete the application online at www.100kidsthatcook. com or call 303.322.1791.

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New Dance and Life Style Studio Brings Quality Instruction & Top Notch Talent to Denver/Stapleton Who’s miXing hip-hop moves with ballet and break dancing? Who’s tossing in some house, samba, waacking, and jazz? YOUR SOUL’S MOVEMENT Performing Arts IS. We are sponsoring a 2-DAY/6-CLASS MASTER CLASS INTENSIVE in Stapleton’s newest and only Dance and Life Style Studio on JULY 9th and 10th. Saturday at 10a and Sunday at 11a. $125 Early Bird Special. Hip Hop with NEPTUNE! So You Think You can Dance? Well Neptune can! He’s on fire and ready to shut it down. Now that he has time away from his TV show he’s coming to Denver to turn up! We also have special guests Abed and Anas of Studio 8 in Jordan and Eric and Fahadhi from Kampala who can be seen in action in the film Shake the Dust which “chronicles the influence of breakdancing, exploring how it strikes a resonant chord in the slums of the world and far beyond.

Showcasing some of the most jaw-dropping breakdancing moves ever on film, Shake the Dust is an inspiring tribute to the uplifting power of music and movement.” (http://www.amazon.com/ShakeDust-Don-Popo/dp/B00XVPEX7M/ref =sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455763465& sr=8-1&keywords=shake+the+dust ) There is Ballet with Erika Sandre who has been Director of Ballet in universities; taught in cities like Toronto, London, Anchorage and currently a premier instructor for the Colorado Ballet.

To complete the series we have ModernContemporary with Winifred R. Harris of whom the Los Angeles Times asks: “Beauty from fear? Don’t ask how she does it. Dance holds no greater mystery than this.” Ms. Harris is also the owner, Visionary and Artistic Director for the

studio. Come, Turn up your Movement!

Teens and Adults don’t miss out on an opportunity to train with Karen Malina White. All of the elements of the actor’s craft are taught in this class including script analysis, audition technique, scene work improv and character development.

As Karen fine tunes the actor’s instrument, students will learn the whys and the hows of the actor’s craft. You will develop the ultimate actor’s toolbox that you will be able to draw from when you are developing a character for script, screen or a play. This is a very practical class that will yield extraordinary results to deepen your craft. This is a unique opportunity to work with a professional actor with major credits who is coming from Los Angeles exclusively for this Adult workshop at Your Soul’s Movement Performing Arts studio at the Northfield Mall. Malina –White has acted in A Different World, The Cloud Family, The Mentalist, How to Get Away with Murder, that Disney show, (I Didn’t Do It, currently) and too many more to mention! Your Soul’s Movement Performing Arts is making gigantic efforts to bring quality arts instruction to our Stapleton Neighborhood. Please visit our website www.yorsoulsmovement. com for more information!

Watch for the profiles on Candy Brown, an American dancer, choreographer and theatre, film and television actress. You know her, the Fosse dancer and actress from Chicago and The Chorus Line? She’s teaching. Lucky for us!!

Your Soul’s Movement Performing Arts Address: 8216 E. 49th Ave. #1338, Denver, CO 80238. Phone: 214.815.3700 or 303.332.1434

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The Boys Are Talking at the Potter’s House

Each year we see thousands of young men fail out of school for various reasons.

We read report after report that highlights the discrepancies between the performance, truancy rates, suspension and expulsion rates, and special education placement between boys and girls The Sims-Fayola Foundation (SFF) is committed to the work of advocating, educating, and working with communities to address the life issues directly threatening the success of young men.

SFF’s latest effort will be the “Boys Are Talking” Forum on July 21st from 6-7: 30pm at the Potters House of Denver.

This forum is designed to allow young men in grades 7-12 to highlight, in a panel forum, the structures in schools and in our community that support their success.

To often we make assumptions about

what our young men need when designing support initiatives or schools without consulting the young men themselves. This forum gives you a front row seat to what the boys think!

There is nothing more powerful than hearing directly from the group you are serving. Parents this is also a great time for you to come hear how you can advocate for your young man in school and parent conferences. Additionally, parents can learn ways to increase their capacity to play a crucial role in their son’s school community.

SFF invites the community to this event, and strongly encouraging educators, education policy developers, and school designers to hear what you should consider as you plan for next year and begin to design your school.

Minister’s Wives and Widows Summer Activities

Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows (MWMW) are women who are married to God’s ministers. And by the help of the Almighty God strive to lift high the standard of righteousness at all times.

Members wear many career hats as well as Sunday Church Hats.

MWMW are mothers, grandmothers, doctors, lawyers, educators, nurses, engineers, and many other professions.

Their bond is respect and members value differences, share talents and nurture one another’s potential.

History has recorded as early as the 20th century that the Sunday church, civic and political gathering provided African American women an opportunity to wear hats. These hats were and are of many bright colors and textured fabrics today.

On Saturday July 9, 2016 from 1:004:00p.m. Denver Interdenominational

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Ministers’ Wives & Ministers’ Widows will partner with The National Council of Negro Women’s Bethune Silver Tea. being held at the Dahlia Campus located at 3401 Eudora Steet. The organizations will come together wearing their beautiful spring and summer hats joining in The Parade of Hats.

Denver is blessed to have an organized functional body of Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows that has been apart of the religious community since 1935. They continue to lift each other’s spirits and cheer one another on.

This summer there are plans underway to retreat together. Beginning September 2016 MWMW will be hosting thier monthly meeting at the new Dahlia Campus of Well Being located in Park Hill E. 3401 Eudora Street, 6:00 p.m.

–Dr. Claudette Sweet

Community News Returns to Community Centers I’ve attended more than my share of community meetings, gatherings, forums, conferences, etc. “I didn’t know” is a common theme along with “Where was the information?”

Remember that study stating Black households in Northeast Denver were less likely to have a computer and connection to the Internet? The gap has been widely discussed showing how too many Blacks are missing out on the information age, particularly youth and seniors.

Given that, where are Blacks most likely get information? That’s easy–The Grapevine i.e. word of mouth, community publications, and flyers distributed throughout libraries, grocery stores, faith and community facilities and recreation centers.

Imagine my surprise as I carried last month’s issue of 5 POINTS NEWS into the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center and was told, “Community papers and information are no longer permitted.”

Hiawatha Davis was the epitomie of

community. I knew the late city councilman was rolling over in his grave. Inside his namesake center the Denver Weekly News, Urban Spectrum, Body of Christ, 50+ Magazine, African American Voice, Neighborhood Life, Greater Parkhill News, La Voz, and El Semanario were gone. The community bulletin board was also bare except three notices stating that postings must be from a Parks and Recreation partner or have an official city logo. What!

I made some calls and learned the new policy was the result of a Parks and Recreation study. However, the answer varied with each conversation. Whatever the reason, a decision was made to remove community information from community recreation centers city wide. A part of The Grapevine was chopped down.

After speaking with new Parks and Recreation Director Happy Haynes, she stated the policy is being reviewed and has made provisions to return certain information to the centers.

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