History
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.
This Land is Our Land
Legacy List with Matt Paxton is a compelling new one hour series about our homes, the hidden treasures, heirlooms and the precious memories attached to those items. As millions of Baby Boomers downsize their own homes or settle the estates of family members, they will discover the most important museum in the world is in their family home.
This Land is Our Land
Season 5 Episode 501 | 26m 46s | CC
Two sisters are determined to clear the clutter out of a Virginia farmhouse that’s been in their family for over a hundred years. Purchased when few African Americans could buy homes, the house is filled with artifacts celebrating their family’s proud legacy. Their dream is to fix up the farmhouse so that future generations can continue to enjoy it.
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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.
Arts & Culture
New political satire from Flamboyán Theatre spotlights Puerto Rican history
Puerto Rican theater company highlights Latin voices in new play series.
