Bill Aims To Identify Barriers To Hiring Minority Teachers In Colorado January 29, 2020 at 2:06 pm DENVER (CBS4)– A Colorado lawmaker wants to identify the barriers to hiring minority teachers in the state. Rep. James Coleman has introduced a bill that would identify barriers to preparation, retention and recruitment of teachers of color. (credit: …
Colorado Becomes 5th State to Ban Natural Hair Discrimination Colorado has joined four other states in banning natural hair discrimination after Gov. Jared Polis signed the CROWN Act into law Friday evening. The governor signed House Bill 1048 at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, a studio and performing arts school based in African-American traditions. California was the first pass …
DENVER, CO – The Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado and the Latino Caucus of Colorado today released the following joint statement on the murder of Tyre Nichols: We, the members of Colorado’s Black and Latino caucuses grieve for Tyre Nichols, his family, and his community. We mourn with Memphis, we ache, we are angry. …
Colorado governor signs college athlete name, image and likeness bill March 20, 2020 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday signed a bill designed to help college athletes in the state profit off their names, images and likenesses. The law is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2023, putting it on the same schedule as a …
For details on what actions the state is taking and how you can protect yourself, visit: https://covid19.colorado.gov/ Or, sign up for Rep. Leslie Herod’s newsletter for daily updates: https://www.leslieherodforcolorado.com/ Case Data Updated daily. Testing Details on testing in Colorado. City and County of Denver placed on a “Stay at Home” public health order. From …
As the public struggles to keep up with constant developments around COVID-19, many Colorado lawmakers are doing what they can — albeit virtually — to provide accurate information and combat circulating rumors while maintaining social distancing guidelines. House Majority Leader Alec Garnett and Rep. Leslie Herod, both Denver Democrats, hosted a telephonic town hall Sunday …
Denver state, local leaders launch citywide phone bank to connect community to COVID-19 services Alayna Alvarez, Colorado Politics Elected leaders representing Denver at the state and local level are organizing a citywide phone bank to connect the city’s older residents to support services to help them navigate the coronavirus crisis. The Denver delegation to the …
Essence virtual summit set to help black women cope in COVID-19 era The agenda will include meditation, wellness tips, cooking workshops, fitness workouts, story-reading for children, virtual dance parties, and more. March 31, 2020, 9:03 AM MDT By Curtis Bunn Iyanla Vanzant, Charlamagne Tha God, and actor LaVar Burton are among the featured presenters for the …
House passes bill to boost pay rate for state military forces By Helen Robinson https://www.csbj.com/2020/03/02/house-passes-bill-to-boost-pay-rate-for-state-military-forces/ March 2, 2020 The Colorado House has passed legislation to raise minimum pay from $20 a day to $88 a day for state military forces when they’re called to serve during emergencies. SB20-091, sponsored by Representative Tony Exum (D-Colorado Springs), …
Janet Bucker Receives the Black Caucus’ Support for House District 40 Vacancy June 17, 2015 The members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado are proud to announce our support of Janet Buckner’s candidacy to serve as the next State Representative for Colorado’s House District 40. Due to the recent passing of our colleague …
Black Caucus Remembers State Representative John Buckner Friday, May 29, 2015 It is with a very heavy heart that we the members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado share in the loss of our Vice Chair, colleague, and friend State Representative John Buckner. Representative Buckner was the former teacher, Principal of Overland High …
January 7, 2015 – As the nation is gripped in the passion of a fresh new justice movement lashing out against the atrocities of police brutality, there is a grand opportunity for Colorado to take a stand and make a difference. The tensions between law enforcement agencies and local communities have never been higher in …
November 20, 2014 – Denver, CO The Black Democratic Legislative Caucus celebrates the recent leadership election of State Representative Angela Williams as the new House Majority Caucus Chair. The Caucus Chair is responsible for managing the agenda for House Democrat Caucus meetings and works with legislators on policy integration with Caucus priorities. “It is a …
October 5, 2014 – Denver, CO On behalf of the members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus, we express our sorrow as each of us is deeply saddened by the passing of Former Senator Regis Groff. He was not only a leader for our community, but a mentor, source of personal encouragement, and a friend. …
