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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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In the Margins
In the Margins covers the history they didn’t teach in school, exploring obscure, yet captivating tales that offer unique insights into their time and place.
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The Forgotten Courtroom Dramas That Put Freedom On Trial
Season 2 Episode 1 | 11m 37s | CC
Decades before abolition, enslaved people sued for their freedom in court and won. But today, the only freedom suit most people are familiar with is the case of Dred Scott. So why don't we know more about these early lawsuits? From Massachusetts to Missouri, the history of freedom suits is more complicated than you might think.
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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.