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An Open Page AS WE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH THIS FEBRUARY, WE ARE FILLED WITH INSPIRATION AND GRATITUDE FOR THE INCREDIBLE PEOPLE THAT MAKE OUR COMMUNITY STRONG AND DIVERSE. This month was an opportunity to let the creative, innovative, poised, and powerful Black voices of our community ring loudly. We passed the mic to our local Black writers, photographers, designers, and featured subjects to see the world through their lens. They showed us both a complex history and a progressive way forward.

As we charter into 2021, we will be creating more equitable space for BIPOC on these pages and within our shared places around Boulder and beyond. We look forward to taking this journey alongside you.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 39 Colorado to the Caribbean

Discover surf, food and fashion in an Afro-Caribbean town in Costa Rica

54 C.R. Lee Unapologetically Changing the Fashion Game

70 Boulder BlackOwned Businesses

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84 The Future is Blac(Kat) Kat Miller videos push the lens towards progress

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29 Good Times 30 Around Town 39 Travel Destination 49 Driver’s Notebook 54 Inspired By 64 Financial Buzz 70 Locally Owned 78 Culinary Creations 84 Local Limelight 92 Times Past 98 Open House

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NATURALLY BOULDER’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPS DOWN Naturally Boulder, an economic development and networking organization dedicated to nurturing and promoting organic and natural products businesses to be a powerful force for positive change, announced on January 6 that its executive

INTEGRATIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED, DEPTH FOCUSED PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR LASTING CHANGE

director, Arron Mansika, resigned from his leadership role, effective December 31, 2020.

Since 2006, Mansika has led Naturally Boulder’s growth, sitting on its initial board of directors

Jerrell Smith, Ph.D. relocated his psychotherapy

before holding the company’s first staff position

practice in January of this year from San Antonio,

and eventually serving as the organization’s inau-

Tx. and is already enjoying working with the peo-

gural executive director in 2014.

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SHAVER-RAMSEY 45TH ANNIVERSARY WINTER SALE Shaver-Ramsey, one of Cherry Creek North’s oldest and most beloved retailers, will celebrate their 45th Anniversary in 2021. They will have events to celebrate throughout the year. To kick off the year, they will have a winter sale for the month of February. From new rugs to antique rugs to custom rugs, they will offer hundreds from their collection at specially discounted prices. In addition to in-person shopping during their regular business hours, they offer private or virtual shopping by appointment.

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OUR CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND CONTRIBUTING WRITER HEADED TO A SMALL AFRO-CARIBBEAN TOWN IN COSTA RICA TO DISCOVER THEIR SURF, FOOD, FASHION AND ART SCENE.

ARTICLE LIVIA HOOSON @LARALIVIAHOOSON PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDRÉ HOOSON @ALLIEHOO

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In addition to his memorable and savory dishes, Malcon shares his identity openly with waving red, green, and black flags referencing the African Diaspora and lacquered tables with the faces of African warriors like Winnie Mandela and Malcolm X. He identifies with both the Rastafari culture and his Indigenous Costa Rican blood, and he is humbled to share stories of his Jamaican grandparents who impacted him greatly.

Malcon credits most of what he knows about food and MOST PEOPLE THINK OF SANTA TERESA OR

discipline to his granny, Josefina. Their Saturday eve-

GUANACASTE WHEN THEY THINK OF COSTA

ning rituals meant plucking the feathers of a fowl, killing

RICA. But a day-trip south from the capital city of San

the animal, and then seasoning the meat to perfection.

José takes you across the verdant mountains to the

“Food was always a part of my life,” shares

Southern Caribbean Coast to a place far different than

Malcon. “You are always in the kitchen, always help-

the guide books portray.

ing. And Josefina was a star, man. Granny taught me

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca in Limón Province is a

to clean, wash and cook.”

melting pot of people from around the world, including

He would also spend time as a teenager hunting

Jamaica, Central and North America, and Europe all

in the jungle and fishing, cooking over a home-made

living amid the dense jungle and white and black sand

fire with friends by his side. He would eventually

beaches. Between the unpredictable weather, iconic

put in work at a family-run restaurant where he got

surf breaks, fresh ron don soup, soca music, howling

more business experience and then opened Take It

monkeys, and the friendly and multilingual locals, this

Easy around seven years ago. His discipline learned

place is the truest form of “Pura Vida.” Alexandré and

from Josefina has paid off as Malcon wakes early to

Livia Hooson from Boulder Lifestyle and Cherry Creek

food prep, some days that means rising at 4:00 a.m.

Lifestyle Magazine spent a month documenting their

and working into the evening to cater to the week-

travels and conversations with the locals regarding

end crowds. His curiosity of chemistry and different

identity, culture, fashion and food that stamps this

recipes led him to begin experimenting with his own

Caribbean locale in both color and character.

spices and flavors.

Walk with us as we share our favorite captures from Puerto Viejo...

“I feel that food is something you should explore with,” Malcon says. “This is why my food is a little different.”

Thyme, coconut milk, and spicy Panamanian pep-

Take it Easy

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Chris Whitehorn Malcon is best known in town for

pers make up the base of most of his recipes. Expect tender curry chicken, crispy BBQ jerk chicken, fish with coconut and veggie peanut stews all served with a heaping pile of the local’s favorite rice and beans and a leafy side salad. He prides himself on making his food accessible to everyone (4,500 colones for a large plate is roughly $7.00).

his mouth-watering and belly-filling Caribbean food

“You can sit down at these tables with people from

served beachside in Playa Cocles. Strolling up to his

all socioeconomic levels. Both the big man and the

stand reveals an open parilla flanked with seasoned

small man like my food,” he shares. “Different back-

jerk chicken while international travelers gorge on full

grounds, cultures, and people can sit down and have

plates of fish and veggies served on banana leaves.

a conversation, it’s a way to bring people together to

Reggae music blares in the background while Macon

partake over food.”

cooks with ease and focus while serving his guests all

Malcon is also a father of three and a passionate

poised under swaying palms. A visit to Puerto is simply

DJ. You can catch him performing at Salsa Brava bar

incomplete without a stopover to Take it Easy.

where he shares his selection of diverse reggae roots.

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Adorned in Luna May

Adorned in Luna May

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A Luna May garment is easy to spot in a sea of

Luna has been moved by her own upbringing in the

fast-fashion. The brand makes accent pieces that are

Caribbean and continues to work with limitless cre-

never made twice in the same print while incorporat-

ativity while residing in this free-spirited community.

ing lightweight fabrics that seem to float effortlessly

“To me, Afro-Caribbean culture teaches us to be

across shoulders in the sun and traipse with ease while

forward. To be proud of who we are,” says Luna. “To

walking the white sands of Playa Cocles at sunset.

not just show our roots, but to flaunt them!”

Luna May, the founder of the clothing and jewelry company, describes herself as the daughter of an adventurous Spanish mother and Colombian father who was raised in the picturesque island of Providencia in the Caribbean Sea. The tiny archipelago is rich in Afro-Caribbean gastronomy and music, where the aroma of coconut bread baking and calypso music blends beautifully together. The vibrant attire worn with sophistication by the proud Black women in her community were also an element of inspiration that directed Luna’s own sense of fashion.

Her understanding of textiles was in part cultivated during her time spent with an Indigenous tribe in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains when she was a young girl. She learned the process of planting, harvesting and weaving cotton, which was then made into the tribe’s traditional attire. Luna began making her own designs from there while traveling between Guatemala, Ibiza, and the UK where she started selling in boutiques and at fashion events.

But a pull to her roots would bring her back to the Caribbean, this time to Puerto Viejo, where she would open her first Luna May boutique. Her iconic storefront showcases a colorful array of fabrics, from flowing summer dresses to graphic men’s shirts, splashed with photographs she takes of the beautiful locals and the spectacular landscape they call home.

“I am drawn to the beautiful ever-changing shapes of nature and the beauty and curious lineages transcending in human faces,” Luna shares. “To me all humans are beautiful because we are each a unique mix.”

Some of her standout textiles feature pressed cacao leaves, coral, insects, trees, hand-sketched drawings from her son Rio, and of course, the annual portraits taken of the locals, neighbors, families and artists living in Puerto Viejo.

“This is a place that makes you feel proud of your roots,” shares Luna. “I have truly enjoyed photographing such a varied community. So many beautiful mixes here and everyone is so proud of themselves.”

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Rooted in Movement

Rooted in Movement

IG: @CISHEL.CRAWFORD

Cishel Crawford is a proud Afro-Costa Rican woman

books, you don’t find our Afro-Costa Rican history, and

who is both a yoga and meditation teacher and man-

when it comes to art, you see a lot of appropriation.

ages her own wellness space in Playa Negra. Asante Art

So, a part of the work we are doing is to not only put

& Movement is a little slice of magic on the coast, where

ourselves out there to acknowledge our culture but to

the public can host workshops and retreats centered

visualize how important equal representation is.”

around healing and expression.

Alongside her sister and professional dancer Sharifa

Crawford found her way to Puerto Viejo after spending

Crawford, they conceptualized a docu-series called

most of her life in the capital city of San José where she

“Color Piel.” This sensual and provocative display of

studied agricultural economics in school and then worked

identity depicts the stigmas against African women

in both tech and agriculture. She was also involved in many

based on their appearance with the intent to educate

organizations focused on elevating the Afro-Costa Rican

and empower other racialized women, describes

voices through performances and festivals. With ancestral

Crawford. The sisters were also a part of the powerful

roots in Jamaica and the nearby port town of Limón, she

performance “Negra Soy,” which was adapted from a

grew up with a strong sense of her culture. Her father is the

famous poem titled “Me Gritaron Negra”’ from Peruvian

founder of the Limón Roots Afro-Cultural Festival, one of

artist Victoria Santa Cruz and performed around the

the biggest cultural events in the country, and runs a mag-

country. Their original play included musicality and

azine called Limón Roots that promotes the values of the

featured 10 Afro-Costa Rican women. They don their

ethnic groups across the greater Caribbean.

natural hair in the show and portray the many facets

Having traveled across Honduras, Brazil, Kenya, and

of womanhood and race through artful depictions of

Trinidad and Tobago, Crawford has drawn her life experi-

such heavy topics as racism, common stereotypes, and

ences from locations with African influences as well as the

denial of identity. Crawford was both a performer and

elders in these communities who inspire her direction.

assistant producer while Sharifa was creative director

“I feel connected to who I am because my ancestors came through these Caribbean waters,” shares Crawford.

Exploring identity and representation seems to be at the core of Crawford’s work.

“For a long time our voices were not being expressed the way they should have,” Crawford says. “In the

alongside Erick Rodriguez.

Crawford plans on continuing these creative roles to tell stories that are often overlooked in mainstream media, saying that “through art and wellness, you can shift a lot of things in the world. I want to be a voice for other young girls to know their value.”

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Raised by Waves

Raised by Waves

IG: @DEXLEW

When Dexter Lewis isn’t ripping across the swell

Lewis also works at House of Roam, a local surf

at Salsa Brava or Playa Grande, you may find him in

shop serving up some of the best coffee in town, and

between shifts as a tour guide reading Eckhart Tolle.

as a tour guide, leading cacao tours in the jungle for

As a first-generation Costa Rican with Nicaraguan

Caribbean’s Chocolate & Coffee. He represents the

parents, Lewis was practically born into the warm, tur-

athleticism and hard work that defines many people

quoise sea tracing the edge of Puerto Viejo. Whether

here; embodying a surfer, a teacher, a guide and above

it was swimming, fishing, surfing, or boogie board-

all else, a human being.

ing, he and his young friends found entertainment

Another Lewis lesson derived from the ocean: “If you

on the water, oftentimes being led by a woman from

want to know somebody, it’s not only about what they do,

Jacaranda who would take the kids on field trips to

you have to spend the time to really get to know them.”

the water’s edge. Surfing came into their view when

As the surfers from the Caribbean Coast still prove

travelers and professional surfers started discovering

their potential to the rest of the country, Lewis has

the famous Salsa Brava swell and would leave behind

settled into a place of gratitude for the sport that has

their old shortboards for the kids to ride on.

brought him closer to the elements, and to himself.

Lewis would begin competing around the age of

He does hope to see the impressive talent from the

14, learning from American surfers and the nation’s

younger generations recognized on a national level

sponsored professionals. His love of the sport had him

while reminding them not to forget why they love the

committed to progression, but eventually, his compet-

sport to begin with.

itive side would soften into one of pure connection to nature. This is when his business Lewis Brother Surf began. Instructing both travelers and locals on the range of breaks across town, Lewis teaches purpose over perfection and that perseverance is what stands between you and riding the wave.

“The more you fall, the more you are actually getting better because you are more aware of yourself, and not so much aware of showing off,” Lewis expresses. much more enjoyable.”

The high season for surfing in the Caribbean runs from December to March and was one of the defining elements

Sounds of the Caribe

Sounds of the Caribe

“And when you do catch that ride it becomes so

of the tourism boom in the region. Although the swell is

From reggae to calypso music, here are

known to get pretty heavy here, there are moments of

the local artists you should be jamming to:

ethereal stillness savored in the early light of the morning.

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Now amenities aside, the question remains, how

AROUND FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY. Yet, its ori-

does it drive? I won't lie, I’ve never been big on the

gins of powering have essentially remained the same.

electric car game, maybe because to me they feel

With the internal combustion engine approaching its

somewhat soulless? However, driving the E-tron from

shelf life of efficiency, one would ask, “Is electric the

a comfort spectrum is quite stunning. The SUV handles

future?” Personally, I may argue with that. I am an old soul.

like a sports car. It's smooth, it drives like a luxury SUV

Hearing the exhaust note of a car is something that I thrive

should, refined and then some. Absolutely silent is quite

to experience. However, in the last decade, the number of

possibly the best way to describe this fine machine. It

electric vehicles that are on the road has nearly doubled.

truly is the quietest vehicle I have ever driven. Whether

Big brands such as Tesla, Mercedes and Toyota are play-

it's 8mph or 80, you could hear a pin drop. I don’t know

ing the field with electric technology. But if there is one

what sound engineers Audi hired for this project, but

manufacturer that I feel is ahead of the game, it’s Audi.

they deserve a raise. Coming from a guy who practi-

The German manufacturer is consistently revolutionizing

cally goes deaf driving vintage race cars, this was a nice

the automobile. With its signature all-wheel drive system

change to experience out of an automobile. It's electric,

known as Quattro in the mid-'80s, to its new electric

so one might ask, “How often do I need to charge it?”

game changer, the E-Tron, Audi is always evolving. At

and “Will I run out of battery?” Battery technology has

first glance, this looks like a high end luxury SUV, but this

improved night and day—you can literally travel across

vehicle has more than meets the eye. With the push of a

the country in this SUV. Just a quick charge and you

button, silence ensues, yet the entire car comes alive visu-

are back on the open road. If you are in the electric car

ally. Touchscreen sensory overload (is how I best describe

market, Audi is a winner. Tesla is great and all, but I'm

it), but still manageable. And features? Truly more features

a man who looks for attention to detail. Audi nailed it

than I can count. A plush leather interior and leg room for

quite successfully with the E-Tron.

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AS WE’VE COME TO FIND OUT, 2020 HAS

While C.R. Lee has been seen on the runway

BEEN FILLED WITH MANY TRIBULATIONS

and has been known to be worn for special

THAT HAVE CAUSED US TO PIVOT OUR

occasions, it is not anywhere near formal wear or

LIVES. Denver Fashion Week’s Designer of the

classified as a formal brand. “A lot of [my pieces]

Year, Crystal Lee, is no stranger to this sacrifice.

are made with fine fabrics but really it is just a

Rather than succumbing to the harsh times that

lifestyle brand.” When it comes to her designs,

2020 has had to offer, the designer used her

Lee aims to think about what it is she needs and

brand, C.R. Lee, to tune in to what her custom-

then gives exactly that to her customers.

ers needed at that moment.

It is no secret that 2020 has been a year that

C.R. Lee, a brand that reflects the women

has crippled fashion. Retail hasn’t been as much

who wear its clothing, is also a brand that

of a necessity as it has been in the past. People

reflects its creator. “I am my brand,” Lee says.

are being selective with what they’re buying and

“I am my customer. I design for women that

wearing. “I’ve been in my house just like every-

are strong.” With this in mind, Lee designs her

body else, for 90% of my day. It isn’t realistic to

pieces to make women feel as though they can

limit myself to just designing runway,” she says.

define what and who they are in this world. This

Being forced to spend most of her time home

is something that sets her apart from her com-

sparked a new concept for a C.R. Lee collec-

petitors—she doesn’t cater to a specific type of

tion. Tomboi, a love letter to the women who

woman; rather she allows her pieces to be fluid

are forced into subcategories—to the women

in the sense that women can create an array of

who exhibit the characteristics or behaviors of a

looks and styles with her clothes yet carry the

man—strong, capable, and driven.

same meaning of what C.R. Lee is all about— choosing and embracing your own identity.

Shot at BLUR, the residence of Kimberly and Ben Gould, Crystal Lee’s designs couldn’t be

Since beginning her journey in the fashion indus-

more fitting to its locale. The Goulds are two art

try in 2007, Lee has had to learn how to encapsu-

advisors who house an impressive aggregation

late her own identity—especially while operating a

of contemporary art—allowing the design to inte-

Black-owned, woman-owned business. Over time,

grate and embrace the art to be an open forum.

she would realize that a lot of people wanted her to

Their collection is comprised predominately of

pigeonhole her brand, but that was something she

pieces created by emerging and mid-career

quickly realized wasn’t on her agenda.

artists of color, including Arthur Jafa, Henry

“To be a Black woman entrepreneur has so many layers,” Lee says. “It means putting your

Taylor, Vaughn Spann, Simone Leigh, Hank Willis Thomas and Natalie Ball.

strengths and power and your vision of your brand out there in physical form.” Throughout her experience working in fashion, she felt as though the industry wanted her to be a certain way or that she had to fit into a certain box. “I know that I am so much more capable than [sticking to one thing]. I know for myself, I have an array of things that I can do, and I see that my customers want that from me.”

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ON LOCATI ON The Goulds believe that art, architecture, fashion, design and music are all heavily entwined, and like Lee, believe that artists are truly successful when they are able to embrace their own identity within their work. “Artists of color have long been stereotyped with pressure and the expectation that their work needed to portray particular themes of race and culture. It is only recently that artists of historical significance are receiving overdue attention for defying these expectations and are being appreciated for developing their own deeply personal and original visual languages” says Ben Gould.

When walking through BLUR, it is evident the art was selectively and strategically placed to engage its visitors. “I enjoy when people feel encouraged to think and ask questions when they view the art we have installed,” says Kimberly Gould. “The art is hung for our family to enjoy every day. It is also placed to invoke discussion, challenge our thoughts and ultimately make our spaces more interesting.”

Juxtaposed to C.R. Lee’s mission to conglomerate a collection that inspires us to be our best selves and in our truest form; Kimberly and Ben Gould admire an artist’s, designer’s, or a creative’s ability to be transcendent and transparent in expressing themselves.

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3 IS BETTER THAN 1, WHEN IT COMES TO

and talents to the Boulder community in 1998.

YOUR FINANCIAL HEALTH. Jim Teegarden,

Harrigan’s three children have all attended

Anthony Harrigan, and David Prichard are

colleges in Colorado and when he’s not at the

your go-to team at Impact Wealth in Boulder,

office, you may find him dining with his bride

CO. Their independent wealth management

and friends at their favorite restaurants, when

firm was built to grow wealth and income,

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lower risk, and reduce or eliminate taxation

the calories and enjoy the scenery.

for their successful clientele. Independence

“We work with a lot of business owners, and

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ning, investments, and insurance.

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Based in Boulder for over 20 years, the folks

approach that relates directly to our clients,”

that make up the dream team at Impact Wealth

says Jim Teegarden, CEO of Impact Wealth.

SOME OF IMPACT WEALTH’S

Family ties originally brought Teegarden to

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

come from diversely impressive backgrounds, but all have one goal in common. “We are all

Boulder in the mid-90’s and he now has 4 chil-

driven by the fact that we know the locals

dren of his own here. With a love for the out-

and we’re part of the community.” Teegarden

doors, golf, biking, hiking, and snowboarding,

states. From the slopes of Vail to member

he is deeply rooted in the community where he

meetings for the Boulder Investment Group,

also has spent years coaching youth football

Jim, David and Anthony are deeply involved

and lacrosse throughout Boulder County.

in the Front Range community through the

David Prichard, President | Insurance Group

causes they support and the personal connec-

at Impact Wealth, joined the team in Boulder

tions they create. There is a synergy that goes

in 2007, which has given him plenty of time to

beyond the workplace, of common hopes and

sink his roots into the community. With a wide

dreams, and socially driven support that they

range of talents, he’s an expert in entrepre-

can share in an Impactful way.

neurship and has diverse experience working

We believe in the Mantra “Doing Well

in a larger capacity with businesses. Prichard

by Doing Good,” says Anthony Harrigan,

enjoys sharing his experience with the com-

the Chief Impact Officer at Impact Wealth.

munity where he is a Managing Director of an

“We strive to make an impact of our own

angel investing network called Denver Angels

in our community as individuals and as a

and serves on the board of The Women’s Bean

business, not only directly but also through

Project. With 4 teenage boys, Prichard shares

the families we serve.”

openly that he is a tequila sipping connoisseur

Harrigan has 30 plus years of knowledge

and is a big fan of Oak and Corrida in Boulder.

and experience previously working at national

Like the rest of the team, you can also catch

investment firms and brought his young family

him skiing in the snowy mountains.

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Max out your retirement plan contributions for 2020 before your tax filing deadline.

02

In low income tax years, consider making a contribution to a Roth IRA or convert all or part of your IRA to a Roth IRA.

Contact Impact Wealth or your tax advisor for guidance.

03

www.impactwealth.com

Don’t procrastinate. File and pay on time or file an extension but still pay by April 15 to avoid penalties. An extension is an extension to file, not an extension to pay!

04

Stay organized all year rather than trying to gather everything at the last minute.

05

Offset capital gains and losses all year long, not just at year end.

06

Fund a 529 college savings plan for your child or grandchild. You get the state tax deduction.

07

Roll capital gains from sales of stock, business and/or real estate into a Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) to defer, reduce and eliminate taxes.

08

Use a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) with a 1031 Exchange to defer taxes on sales of investment property.

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Don’t rely solely on advice from friends and family unless they are tax professionals.

10

Hire a professional for more complex returns.

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BLACK PEOPLE MAKE UP ABOUT 1.2 PERCENT OF THE BOULDER POPULATION ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU. In a growing city, that number can make minorities feel small.

More than ever, we have to support businesses run by people of color and especially Black people.

And not just this Black History Month but every month because they share their superpowers with Colorado every day of the year.

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BROOKLYN BARBER ACADEMY Ja’Mal Gilmore’s entry to Boulder proved to be shocking as he looked around for urban people. He saw mountain people and country people, but he was searching for a sign that he could have a thriving business cutting hair in this new place. Like many Black entrepreneurs, he struggled with finding collateral and having process acumen when starting The Brooklyn Barber Academy. Now Gilmore’s business has created the very community he was searching for nearly 20 years ago.

CULTURS MAG Doni Aldine grew up surrounded by multiple cultures as she lived on various continents.

She knows a thing or two about living in the “between” space, therefore she recognizes what it means to not be understood. Aldine forged a path of her own when establishing Culturs Mag by amplifying minoritized voices who straddle identities like culture and race.

“Culturs uses media, products, and experiences to celebrate cross-cultural identity because everyone deserves to feel seen,” Aldine says. Their goal is to enhance community and foster human connection for those who have a foot in two worlds.

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MATEO & RAGLIN MARKET Boulder’s own Matthew Jansen is a gem on the Boulder restaurant scene. He has contributed to the landscape in various ways but most recently as the owner of his restaurants Mateo and Raglin Market.

In both spaces, Jansen is eager to make everyone feel like they are at home when partaking in the elevated dining experience.

OUTWORLD BREWING Outworld Brewing is one of the few Black-owned breweries in Colorado. February of 2020 marks the date Outworld’s mission to contribute exceptional craft beer, high-quality culinary offerings, and unique food and beer pairings to Colorado’s gastronomic landscape became a reality. Brenda Fuller says, “From sci-fi themed experiences to movie nights to themed-events, Outworld Brewing was designed as a gathering place for anyone seeking a unique place to experience excellence in food and beer craft and a difference in atmosphere.”

SANKOFIC GEMS & JOURNEY Sankofic Journey exists to eliminate internalized racism at its roots, through quality fact-based black history children’s books. Owner, Mattye Crowley told us, “We aspire to educate, promote healing and reconnecting through quality handmade products from Africa.” This mother didn’t opt for a traditional 9 to 5 giving her the opportunity to create with the purpose of healing and giving a deeper understanding. Crowley's willingness to stand sure-footed in her purpose allows her to also provide for her sons. When asked what it means to be a Black-owned business owner, she says, “It is essential in creating diverse opportunities. It’s a huge responsibility to not only meet expectations but to exceed them consistently.”

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ADVENTURIST SOAP CO. The mission of Adventurist Soap Co. stems from Daina Daniels’ vision to create a community for outdoor adventurers and give them a space where they can shop for natural and eco-friendly lifestyle products. She encourages adventure, inspires environmentalism, and enhances well-being because of her love for the outdoor community and conservation. “I think I am fortunate to live in a city that places a high value on support for small minority-owned businesses,” Daniels says. “Being a Black-owned business in my city means that I have the support of my community in the best way, and I am so thankful and fortunate for that.”

LISBETH JOE After experiencing health struggles after giving birth, Leontyne Ashmore went barefoot as a part of her healing journey in efforts to make her body stronger. She realized that minimalist shoes were a full-proof way to do just that but wanted more stylish options. So, she quit her job to make her own shoes. Ashmore founded Lisbeth Joe “to provide wisdom-defying shoes to those who believe beautiful shoes cannot be both functional and fabulous.” She also told us that she plans to help women in developing countries accomplish their goals by investing in 100 micro-businesses over the next five years.

This month and every month, make sure you capitalize the B in Black. It signifies the strong values and history in the Black community. It signifies the culture that is behind the color. It signifies centuries of courage and resilience.

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LE FRENCH BAKERY AND CAFE IS DENVER’S OWN LITTLE SLICE OF PARIS.

“My mother learned to make a lot of dishes from various backgrounds, learning from the neighbours,” says Aminata. “In addition

Located in the Belleview station area, the restaurant is

to traditional French and Senegalese dishes, she made things like

informed by its world-traveling Senagalese-French owners who

Moroccan couscous, among others.” Aminata remembers her first

have created a casual-chic dining outpost. The restaurant offers

experience with French food as a young girl, where she indulged in

authentic French cuisine with global influences while specializ-

decadent pastries, including a favorite choice of Normandie apple

ing in high-end pastries that dazzle upon entry and making it

pear tartes. You could say she was a bit of a foodie from the start.

the perfect way to spend a Sunday in the city.

Aminata eventually settled in the United States with her fam-

Menu and ambiance aside, we argue that the most interesting

ily in 2000, first landing in San Francisco (a culinary mecca in its

thing about the place is none other than the women behind it. Chef

own right), before settling in Denver. She would earn her degree

Aminata Dia alongside her sister Chef Rougui Dia spent their ear-

from the Culinary Art Institute and then began her own catering

liest years in Senegal, a coastal country in West Africa, where they

business, AmiCuisine, which she ran for eight years.

lived on a farm alongside the Senegal River, cooking the common foods of the region, including corn, sweet potatoes and fresh fish.

Meanwhile, Rougui (who has been called the “African Queen of Parisian Cuisine”) rose to prominence after being

They soon relocated to France to the 17th Arrondissement of

named the executive chef at the restaurant Petrossian in

Paris near the Sacré-Cœur when Aminata was just 2 years old,

Paris. She was the first ever Black female in the world to hold

but their parents remained steeped in their Senagalese roots.

this position at a Michelin star restaurant.

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“My sister and I lived most of our professional experience

with potato puree and pickled lentils. For vegans, their gniiri

apart,” shares Aminata. “She was a well-known, very successful

dish is a must-try. Adapted from their grandmother’s famous

chef in France while I was building my career in Colorado.”

Senegalese meal, it is a flavorful layering of roasted crem-

The idea to collaborate struck during a culinary tour in

ini mushrooms, fried shallots, roasted carrots, basil, cherry

Brazil where they worked closely together for two weeks and

tomatoes and pine nuts atop a velvety base of creamed corn-

realized how compatible they were as partners in the kitchen.

meal, peanuts and black-eyed peas, Aminata describes. Top

The Dia sisters would debut Le French Bakery & Cafe

that off with a decadent truffle oil and you have a standout

(LeFrenchDenver.com) in the spring of 2019 on Newport St.

dish worth an applause.

in the Denver Tech Center.

Between their unexpected use of flavors in their savory reci-

“It's been amazing bringing our two experiences together at

pes and the melt-in-your-mouth pastries and breads, Le French

the service of the Denver metro area,” says Aminata. “Denver

has secured themselves a seat at the table among Denver’s

has a very rich, diverse and very vibrant food scene, and our

growing food scene. And although Covid has hit the restau-

community has been extremely welcoming and supportive.”

rant industry especially hard, the Dia sisters remain optimistic

Their menu hosts an array of diverse dishes made using traditional French techniques but with a twist from the sisters

and look forward to getting back to creating new dishes and delighting their guests in-person again.

global styles. This includes a slow-cooked lamb shoulder in red wine with an infusion of North African spices, and paired

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“VIDEO PRODUCTION IS HOW I AM A LEADER IN THIS WORLD,” SHARES KATRINA MILLER. The independent creative consultant and video producer has been studying and working professionally in the film and production industry for two decades, directing videography at such celebrated venues as Red Rocks and Boulder Theatre as well as directing at Etown and Fiddler's green. During 2020, Miller’s messages have been expressed through music videos and films regarding both the social inequity across America and the African American history of Boulder’s oldest generation. Although she describes her career trajectory as non-linear, her unwavering draw to video reveals a portfolio of personal experience that aims to unite the collective.

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Speaking with Miller, it is clear that her storytelling

with artist Pedro Silva featuring his song “New Me” that

stems from her childhood as a first-generation American.

plays over striking images of the white and melanated

Her father was African American while her mother was

crowds of Boulder community.

a highly educated nurse practitioner from Panama

“I felt so much solidarity. I felt seen and heard in that

who raised her and her siblings by herself in Widefield,

moment,” Miller says. “I have never seen so many smiles

Colorado. Miller celebrates the fact that she was raised

on so many people of color in Boulder.”

with a deep connection to her Afro-Latina culture.

Most recently, Miller has been working on a film "This

Merengue and Reggae music were the soundtrack to her

Is [Not] Who We Are" (ThisIsNotWhoWeAreFilm.com)

youth while her mother encouraged intelligence to be

that explores the gap between Boulder’s inclusive

their gateway to opportunity. Miller was always a creative

self-image and the lived experiences of its Black cit-

type, performing in plays and singing in choir. Journalism,

izens, both past and present. One notable subject in

too, had piqued her interest, and after the tragic loss of

the film is Boulder local and historian Glenda Strong

her older sister she stepped into the role of documentar-

Robinson who was present at the marches led by

ian, making sure to capture life’s most fleeting moments.

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the 1960s and

Miller would eventually make her way to CU Boulder to

has been a key member in organizing local events for

receive her bachelor’s degree in broadcast production and

Black History Month. She is also an impassioned min-

journalism. As a post-graduate, she worked for local cre-

ister for The Second Baptist Church in Boulder and is

ative agency Peoples Production and became a volunteer

featured in this month’s issue of Boulder Lifestyle for

for the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) in 2011,

her continued work in the community.

which is when her career really took off. Her role evolved

Zayd Atkinson is another memorable name in the

from crew member to a leading production role where

piece whose story about being racially profiled and

she has created videos for a range of clients, including

tased by a police officer while he was attending Naropa

the Museum of Boulder and the Chef Ann Foundation.

University reveals the racial inequality across Boulder.

Another rewarding relationship for Miller has been work-

Ultimately, the piece aims to take transformative action

ing with the Unity of Boulder Church for the past 10 years,

in order to achieve more equity.

which includes running the video department on Sundays

Another film Miller is working on is “The Silence of

during their livestream service and teaching volunteers

Quarantine,” which was pitched to her by Robinson as

from all walks of life how to use professional cameras and

a way to bring the seniors' plight to the forefront. Paired

improving communication skills while filming live shows.

with a small locally supported grant, Miller began to tell

“It is satisfying for me to watch people grow confidence

the impactful subjects’ stories, including Mother Elmira

through learning a creative skill. This work has shown me

Davis, a 91-year-old resident of Boulder, who is both warm-

that the true meaning of leadership lies within helping

hearted and enthusiastic, and who can be seen smacking

others around you succeed at their goals,” Miller says.

a tambourine in the video while gospel music fills the room.

Leveling up her video capabilities, she took on the exciting role of Director of Photography at Red Rocks.

For Miller, staying connected to the Black community in Boulder means a connection to her own history.

(She chooses the shots that get projected on the big

“What we have had to endure over these 400 years

screens). Miller was the very first African American and

has never broken us; rather, we have transcended into

first female to ever hold this position.

this new millenia with resourcefulness and wisdom,

With years of experience, it only made sense that

albeit, scarred from the treachery of racism,” Miller

Miller would build something of her own. Blackat Video

says. “I am cased within this brown skin, and I am

Productions (BlackatVideoProductions.com) was born in

very proud of it because of the legacy of resilience and

2009 and has since become a hub for both her passion proj-

beauty and strength that it holds. It’s another reason

ects and creating for clients across the U.S. This past year,

why I am happy to do this work to uplift my community

Miller debuted some of her most poignant work to date.

to be a part of that legacy.”

When Covid hit, Miller saw the beloved venues she

While balancing motherhood, artistic expression

calls home become settled with dust. Her powerful short

and a freelance career during Covid, Miller recognizes

video “ISO Boulder” documents empty theatres and an

her 20 years in Boulder that have been deeply shaped

eerily quiet CU campus that is a stark contrast to the typ-

by her current community. And although this visual

ically bustling city. During the Black Lives Matter march

poet is often working behind the scene her impact is

across town, Miller released a music video in partnership

anything but discreet.

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TIMES PAST

REMEMBERING CU-BOULDER’S

AFRICAN

AMERICAN PIONEERS ARTICLE KATHY PINTO

MANY AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF HAVE HELPED WRITE CU’S HISTORY OVER THE DECADES. These outstanding pioneers were innovators, leaders and activists. Among them, Athletic Hall of Famers who not only excelled in athletics but also in academics.

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CHARLES

DURHAM CAMPBELL The very first African American to graduate— with a bachelor’s degree in math in 1912—was Charles Durham Campbell from Georgetown.

After serving in World War I he went on to become a research mineralogist in Denver.

Born to emancipated slaves from plantations in Virginia, Lucile Berkley Buchanan was the first African American woman to graduate from CU. That was in 1918.

Regrettably, the University did not allow her the right to walk across the stage with her classmates to accept her diploma. Buchanan’s mother, two sisters and a niece came to campus to watch

CLAUDE WALTON

In 1936—more than eight decades ago—Claude Walton came to a largely segregated Boulder where he was not allowed to dine in a restaurant.

A discus thrower, Walton was CU’s first African American student-athlete and its first All-American. He endured segregation, but his patient demeanor helped pave the way for those who followed.

One of CU’s greatest and most influential student-athletes, Mr. Walton was inducted into the CU Athletic Hall of Fame 70 years later.

commencement—a supposedly happy occasion.

She sat proudly in Macky Auditorium waiting for her name to be called. Even though she completed her studies with honors, her name was never called. Nor was she mentioned in the 1918 CU yearbook. (See accompanying story.)

RUTH CAVE FLOWERS

Ruth Cave Flowers completed her credits for graduation at Boulder Prep School but was not

DAVID

BOLEN Named the 1948 Rocky Mountain area athlete of the year (Track & Field) and the first CU Olympian, David Bolen’s time in Boulder was often challenging. He was not allowed to stay in the men’s dormitories—and once had to drive 30

miles to find a barber who would cut his hair.

awarded a high school degree. CU President

After graduating in 1950 with degrees in eco-

George Norlin—emphasizing that CU was open

nomics and business administration, he joined the

to all who qualified—admitted Flowers who grad-

U.S. Department of State—as a political econo-

uated from CU in 1924.

mist/advisor both in Washington, D.C. and at U.S

Unlike Buchanan, she was allowed to walk at

embassies throughout the world.

graduation and went on to work as a teacher,

He was subsequently appointed by President

lawyer and professor in Washington, D.C. and

Nixon as ambassador to the South African nations

North Carolina before returning to teach in the

of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. His help in

Boulder Valley School District.

freeing Nelson Mandela from prison ultimately led

Her son, Sonny Flowers, earned his bache-

to the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa.

lor’s and law degrees from CU, and was a 1960’s

Later, President Carter appointed him ambas-

champion for campus diversity. Later, he became

sador to East Germany where he helped lay the

an attorney in Boulder.

groundwork for the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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CHARLES

NILON In 1956, Charles Nilon became CU’s first African-American Professor Emeritus and was on the faculty of the English department for three decades. During that time, Professor Nilon spearheaded the Black Studies program.

Later, his wife Mildred joined the Library Department. Active both on and off campus, the couple served on numerous committees and

MARY

FRANCES BERRY When Mary Frances Berry was appointed chancellor in 1976, she became the first AfricanAmerican woman to head a major research university. In her short time here, she committed CU to a path toward diversity it continues to follow in recruiting faculty and students.

Chancellor Berry went on to become chair of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.

advisory panels. Because of their own experiences within the community, they effected changes in Boulder’s segregated housing patterns.

The Endowed Teacher Education Scholarship Fund, established on October 9, 2017, continues their legacy.

RACHEL

NOEL

Locally, leaders like Rachel Noel, the first

PENFIELD

TATE II

African-American member of the CU Board of Regents (1976), bravely integrated Denver Public Schools as a member of its school board despite school bus arsons and death threats to her and her family.

1968 Law School grad Penfield Tate II was Boulder’s

first

and

only

African-American

mayor. He served on the Boulder City Council from 1971-1976 and was elected mayor by his colleagues, serving from 1974-1976.

Known as a civil rights champion and leading advocate for marginalized communities, Tate helped

CHANCELLOR:

pass the city’s Human Rights Ordinance that pro-

Every day our faculty, staff and students of

tects LGBT residents against illegal discrimination.

color continue their legacy in advocating for

This ordinance cost him re-election in 1976.

inclusion, diversity and excellence in our com-

Despite Boulder’s identity as a "liberal bas-

munity of learning.

tion," it wasn’t ready for his cutting-edge ideas,

The struggle for equality and justice for all—the

according to his son, Penfield Tate III, an active

eternal American struggle—remains as pressing

Denver attorney and politician.

today as in times past, and rests squarely upon

“The backlash against this ordinance changed my father’s life and ended his political career.”

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our shoulders as much as it ever has.

—Philip DiStefano

SHE WAS CU'S FIRST

BLACK FEMALE GRAD: A PIONEER WITHOUT A HEADSTONE It was this headline in the now-defunct

suicide in 1899 while attempting to become

Rocky Mountain News that captured the

a teacher. Lucile too faced discrimination

attention of Polly McLean, causing her to

as she strove to teach.

spend more than a decade exhuming the story of Lucile Berkley Buchanan.

CU Boulder Associate Professor of Media Studies, McLean wrote: “A desire to under-

This daughter of freed slaves who rose above bleak circumstances became a lifelong educator—with a career that spanned historic Black high schools in five states.

stand the University’s reasoning for dismiss-

At the May 2018 CU commencement

ing her achievement motivated me to dig

McLean symbolically accepted Lucile’s

deeper—and thus began my search for Lucile.”

diploma and the long-overdue recogni-

It took 10 years and covered 10 states. “It was

tion officially withheld for a century.

like doing detective work,” she says. Going into

“It felt very surreal,” McLean said. “I

dark spaces—having to prove my legitimacy in

did wonder how would the quiet, dig-

African American communities.”

nified Lucile respond to the moment

A life of struggle, education and hope: where she was finally front and center at One of Lucile’s sisters, Laura, committed

her alma mater?”

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THE ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN

Structural

STYLES OF JANE SNYDER AND STEFAN

energy upgrades, vaulted ceilings and

EDER ARE OFTEN QUITE DIFFERENT.

expanded openings—make it an efficient,

One prefers pink hues and soft lines that

timeless home. Cosmetic enhancements—

artistically curve and sway. The other pre-

bold designs that expertly blend the famil-

fers bold, straightforward angles with more

iar and the surprising—elevate the home’s

stark, traditional character. Yet after turning

vibrant spirit. Together, they create a home

over 20 years of friendship and profes-

rooted in tradition with exciting, contempo-

sional kinship into their own business with

rary twists around every corner.

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Perhaps the most sterling example of

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this marriage of the old and the new is in

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above the stovetop, bold black cabinetry and

homes for their clients.

industrial steel French doors are juxtaposed

“It’s why we called our firm Mosaic,”

with the vintage feel of the chandeliers,

says Snyder, AIA and Mosaic Architects +

armoire and rustic farmhouse table—all

Interiors partner. “Each client and each proj-

pieces from the homeowner’s extensive

ect is different, and we have an approach

collection of antique furnishings. A metic-

that beautifully blends all the various styles,

ulously refurbished existing brick fireplace

personalities and ideas we encounter.”

adds further welcoming character.

This often wildly diverse, yet ultimately harmonious

collaborative

process

“We wanted to be gutsy with the designs

and

in the home and push the envelope with

philosophy made Mosaic the ideal firm to

some of the existing contrasts,” Eder says.

tackle one major home remodel in the Bay

“Really playing into that incorporation of

Area. A second-generation family home

light and dark, industrial and antique, earthy

imbued with ample history and memories,

and heavy, helped bring the home’s charac-

the homeowners were seeking to upgrade

ter to life even more.”

the abode while preserving its soul.

Each room in the home tells a unique story,

“Typically with a remodel many owners

and Snyder notes that the Mosaic process of

would be asking how we can maximize the

managing both the architecture and interior

home,” says Eder, AIA and Mosaic Architects

design of the home allows for each of those

+ Interiors partner. “How can we make the

stories to be told more fully. Unexpected

ceilings as tall as possible? Get the most

treasures and touches permeate throughout

square footage out of the site? But this project

the bathrooms in particular. One bathroom

was completely different. The homeowners

features handmade black tiles and a vintage

loved the existing home and its heart—they

mirror, another features a white traditional

just wanted to bring it into the 21st century.”

floor and wall tiling along with a new con-

The result is an eclectic California ranch

temporary vanity, and a third bathroom

in which the homeowners’ personalities and

incorporates a highly polished water-jet cut

the home’s original character shine through

stainless steel sheet that functions as a one-

a series of impactful modern upgrades.

of-a-kind mirror.

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Tying the home together is a transparent, indoor/outdoor structure that makes for a cohesive, connected living experience. The outdoor courtyard and dining area can be accessed from every section of the home, and the upgraded pool with the added trellis and fireplace make outdoor living not just a possibility, but a pleasure every day of the year. With people spending more time at home as a result of the pandemic, this ability to connect and unwind so effortlessly is more vital than ever, Snyder adds.

“This home is really a testament to how you can start with an existing structure and truly make it a special place that is exactly what you want and need it to be,” she says.

“My favorite moment is when a project becomes a home,” Eder says. “Homeowners must make thousands of decisions in a build or remodel, but when it’s all complete they can sit back and realize that this new place now is their home. That’s a highlight universal across all of our clients.”

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