How to “connect” with Colorado African Americans

If you wanted to find African Americans in Colorado during the twentieth century it was simple, head to the Harlem of the West, Five Points located in northeast Denver. Well times have changed. Colorado no longer has a geographical African American community and a major question posed by most newcomers to the state is: How do I connect with the Black community? Good question!

Connecting with African Americans in Colorado is like a game of connect the dots. It can be frustrating, however, with a little perseverance you can succeed. There are key individuals and organizations you must become familiar with.

A great way to connect some dots is by coming to Juneteenth 2008: The Rebirth. Its happening Saturday June 14, 2008 from 10am-6pm in the historic 5 Points. We will be there!

Go ahead read my post on Juneteenth 2008: The Rebirth. In the meantime, if anyone has any suggestions on how to connect with Colorado’s African American community, post a comment. You may have a dot someone needs!

Juneteenth 2008:The Rebirth

Juneteenth is an African American festival with origins in Galveston Texas. In short, it took two and one half years on June 19 before word reached Galveston that slavery was abolished. A celebration began and the tradition spread. For thirty years Denver, Colorado had one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. Then something happened; Juneteenth in Mile High City began to fade away.
This year Juneteenth is coming back to Denver’s historic 5 Points neighborhood. Numerous organizations including the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce have come together to make it happen. There will be food, music, and activities for all ages, education, a health pavilion, parade and much more. This one-day event will take place on Saturday June 14, from 10am-6pm.
You can view collaborating organizations, contact committee point persons, get general information and most importantly get involved by visiting www.brotherjeff.com or calling 303.297.0823.
Do you have any Juneteenth thoughts or ideas? Post your comments. Do it now; we need to hear from you!