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Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
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Great Colorado Women
Great Colorado Women draws on the historic, scientific, cultural, public policy, education, agriculture, healthcare, and social justice accomplishments of the women in the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.
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40 Years Writing Women into History
Season 2025 Episode 4 | 26m 40s | CC
The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame was founded by businesswoman M.L. Hanson, who realized women’s achievements need to be recognized and honored. To date, 205 extraordinary women have been honored: women from mountains and plains, from cities to small towns to rural areas, from all four corners of the state. They represent diverse races, cultures, religions, career fields, education, & politics
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Denver’s Latino community reclaims anti-colonial history of Cinco de Mayo
The commercialization of Cinco de Mayo has obscured its history, which celebrates Mexican strength and resistance against colonialism.
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Owl Club exhibit spotlights Black excellence amid national efforts to censor Black history
The “Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence” exhibit at History Colorado runs through April 11.