Distributed to the Stapleton, Park Hill, Lowry, Montclair, Mayfair, Hale and East Colfax neighborhoods DENVER, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 2015
Making Police and Community One
By Madeline Schroeder he death of unarmed 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. and the decision not to indict white officer Darren Wilson, who shot him, has captured national attention. While the exact details of the interaction and subse-
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quent events remain unclear, it is very clear the American public is reacting. The event brings to light a national concern that black lives matter less. Renewed conversations about racial disparities occupy city forums, neighborhood meetings, and family (continued on page 4) dinner tables.
Denver dignitaries lead a crowd of nearly 30,000 people at the 2015 Martin Luther King “Marade” on January 19 in City Park. Improving police-community relationships was one of the issues addressed. Left to right: Albus Brooks, City Councilman, District 8 Anthony Grimes, Pastor Stephanie O’Malley, Executive Director of Safety Robert White, Chief of Denver Police Angela Williams, State Representative, District 7 Elias Diggins, Interim Sheriff
Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator Michael B. Hancock, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, Governor, and his son Teddy Wellington Webb, former Denver Mayor Corey Gardner, U.S. Senator Far right, unidentified
Remembering Dearfield: Legislators Face Thorny Black History Is Colorado History State Issues in 2015 By Carol Roberts o better acquaint our readers with their legislators, the Front Porch asked our area’s state senators and representatives to share their knowledge and views on some of the big issues this year. Colorado is the only state where citizens, rather than legislators, vote on
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The town of Dearfield, near Wiggins, Colo., was founded in 1910 by Oliver Toussaint Jackson as an African-American agricultural colony and later abandoned in the 1930s during the Dust Bowl. Read about this almost-forgotten town on page 34.
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Five Businesses at Stanley
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taxes. Regardless of your views on TABOR, taxes or politics, we believe the information here will help you understand the complexity of setting state policies and providing state services without setting taxes. We hope this will help you make an informed decision when you vote. (continued on page 6)
2015 Guide to Summer Camps
New! Front Porch Fitness Guide in March Submit your suggestions for local exercise options: gyms, yoga, dance, exercise classes, walking/running/cycling groups. Give name, contact info. and description. Send to FrontPorch3@gmail.com
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