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Denver Urban Spectrum 2014 African Americans Who Make A Differernce
“Delta Support” Special Guest Speaker Honorable
Wilma J Webb
ME & THE DREAM EXHIBIT AND PROGRAM Cherry Creek Shopping Center
AAWMAD honoree Caroline helping honoree Chuck!
Presenter: Filmmaker Adam Dempsey
Barber Shop Talk current and past AAWMAD honorees
ME & THE DREAM Organizers with 101Year-Old Educator, Dr. Marie Greenwood Sims-Fayola Students with Dr. Marie Greenwood
Presenter Little Rock Nine’s Carlotta Walls LaNier with MLK Organizers
Photos by Bernard Grant and Sweez Photography
Sculptor Ed Dwight with MLK Exhibit Attendees
Former Warden to Speak On Anti-Bullying
COMMUNITY NOTES
Bullying, gangs, drugs, and staying out of jail will be the topics of conversation on Thursday April 3, and Friday April 4 for several community discussions. Presented by the Simmons Foundation and sponsored by Dr. Pepper/Snapple, the event will feature special guest speaker Howard Robertson, former warden of Rikers Island, one of the country’s most notorious and violent prisons. Robertson in warden of Rikers Island for more than 20 years and has written a book that centers on anti-bullying solutions. Robertson will speak at several schools in Denver and Aurora and at Metro State University of Denver. For more information, call Alvertis Simmons at 303-521-7211.
22nd Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival Planned
The 22nd annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival will be Friday April 25, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday April 27 at the Government Amphitheater in Las Vegas. A special Friday night show will present KEM and Chrisette Michele from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday’s day and night event from 1 to 10 p.m. will feature Boney James, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown and Rick Braun performing as BWB; and Nick Colionne, Everette Harp and Althea Renee. The R&B festival portion on Sunday, from 2 to 10 p.m., features 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Kahn, and also Joe, Raheem DeVaughn, Leela James and Eric Roberson. Tickets are on sale through Las Vegas ticket outlets and Mr. Bill’s Pipe and Tobacco Stores (cash only) and the festival website at www.yourjazz.com. For additional information, visit www.yourjazz.com.
Doors Open Denver – A Look Inside Denver Buildings
Come celebrate neighborhood architecture at the 10th anniversary Doors Open Denver weekend event April 12 and 13. This free event is an invitation to explore more than 70 of Denver’s most interesting buildings, from the very old to the latest in green architecture. Urban bike tours, historic tours, a photography contest, pop-up entertainment and fun architectural talks will be spread throughout 12 neighborhoods. Event information, maps and tour tickets will be available at 1801 California St. both days from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.doorsopendenver.com.
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Goldie Hill to Celebrate 90th Birthday With Family
The family and community of Goldie Hill announced her 90th birthday on May 5. Goldie was born in Mobile, Alabama and moved to Chicago, at the age of three. Goldie came to Colorado in 1984 and became very active as a Democratic precinct person in Aurora until she retired in 2004. She has resided in Heather Gardens in Aurora since 2004. A celebration will be held on May 3, at PAPPADEAUX seafood Restaurant, 7520 E. Progress Place Greenwood Village, in Denver.
Application Period Opens for Summer Youth Employment Program
With the summer job season quickly approaching, the Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Employment Program. The program provides job training and paid work experience to Denver youth age 14 through 21. To be eligible, youth must be Denver residents or enrolled in foster care within the City and County of Denver. Priority will be given to low-income youth that face barriers to school completion or employment. The program connects youth with up to 160 hours of employment with businesses, nonprofits and government organizations. Youth will work within a variety of job types among industries targeted by OED, including accommodation and food services, healthcare and social assistance, professional/business services, retail and skilled trades. Applications will be accepted through April 30. For more information and an application, visit www.denvergov.org/youthservices or visit 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 520, in Denver.
The Piton Foundation Sponsors Annual “Invest in Kids” Gala
The Piton Foundation will serve as the presenting sponsor for the Sixth Annual Invest in Kids Gala, on Saturday, May 3 at The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver. The event will feature a live auction, entertainment and food provided by Denver’s top restaurants, including Elways, Vesta Dipping Grill, Linger, and Barolo Grill. Proceeds support Invest in Kids, a non-profit organization that improves the health and well-being for thousands of Colorado families and their young children. For information, call 303-839-1808, ext. 106 or email psablich@iik.org.