Changing the Legacy of Race & Ethnicity

Innovative Housing Solutions

Colorado Humanities hosts a community panel discussion focused on addressing access, equity challenges, and solutions across the state of Colorado. Panelists Elevation Community Land Trust Vice President of Social Impact and Wealth Equity Tiana Patterson, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver Advocacy Coordinator Mariela Sanabria Flores, and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Business Development Manager Paige Omohundro, take part in the discussion moderated by Cappelli Consulting LLC Founder Jonathan Cappelli.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries. 

Exploring Culturally Fluent Healthcare

Colorado Humanities hosts a community panel discussion focused on addressing equity challenges, representation in healthcare, impacts of Covid, and barriers to access. Panelists Adeo Executive Director Dr. Sarita Reddy, The Colorado Health Foundation President & CEO Dr. Karen McNeil-Miller, and University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine Founding Dean Beth Longenecker, will take part in the discussion moderated by SummitStone Health Partners Chief Medical Officer and North Colorado Health Alliance Assistant Medical Director, Dr. Lesley Brooks.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.

Equity, Educators, and Workforce Transformation

Panelists University of Northern Colorado Urban Education Director & Elementary Education Coordinator Dr. Rosanne Fulton, educator Tim Hernàndez, whose termination at North High School sparked a movement of student protests regarding the retention of teachers of color, and Vice President of Leader Development at Denver School of Science and Technology Public Schools Dr. Natalie Lewis discuss equity lessons, ways educators creatively respond to challenges, and freedom dreaming. Co-founder and Executive Director of Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism, Dr. Janiece Mackey, moderates this discussion.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries. 

Voting Access & Security

Panelists Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder-elect Amanda Gonzalez, Mesa County Election Administrator Sheila Reiner, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense & Educational Fund Fellow Tanner Lockhead discuss voting laws, rights, and solutions for our state and country. U.S. Postal Service Governor Amber McReynolds moderates this discussion.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.

Cutting Edge Leadership

Innovative leaders talk about health care, education, and housing to help us figure out how to create a better future for everyone. Topics will include bias and inequity in the workplace, how to support change, and how to get involved in racial justice work. Ginnie Logan from the Chinook Fund will moderate and speak with panelists Dr. Lilia Cervantes, Dr. Michael Benitez, Cole Chandler, and Erin Yoshimura. 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.

Policing in Communities of Color

Attorney and former state representative and state senator Penfield Tate will moderate a public conversation with Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Deputy Director Juston Cooper, former Independent Monitor of the Denver Police and Sheriff Departments Nicholas Mitchell, civil rights attorney Qusair Mohamedbhai, and former Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson. The conversation includes live Q & A with online participants.We talk about the past, present, and future issues surrounding policing and public safety in communities of color, and explore how to work together to enhance public safety.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.

Whites and Racial Justice

Moderator Dr. Dwinita Mosby Tyler, the Chief Catalyst and Founder of the Equity Project, and panelists Helen Thorpe, a journalist and the author of four books of narrative nonfiction, and former Colorado Senator Mike Johnston, now the President and CEO of Gary Community Investments, discuss what white people can do to further equity in our society. 
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.

Latiné Equity Before/After Covid

This panel conversation with live Q & A addresses the equity gaps in education, health, and economics for Latiné and Hispanic Coloradans.
 
Experts from a health equity agency, city government, school board, and chamber of commerce will outline issues and prospects for COVID-19 recovery for Latinx and Hispanic communities, both locally and nationally. Bobby LeFebre, Colorado Poet Laureate, performs. Featured panelists include Theresa Trujillo, Deborah Ortega, Angela Cobián, and Mike Ferrufino.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries. 

Of The Spirit

Faith leaders in Colorado Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities discuss racial justice through a theological lens. Featured panelists are Diana Thompson, Joan Bell-Haynes, Carlos Zarur, and Kamel Elwazeir.
 
Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. In this episode we'll discuss faith perspectives in the context of equity and freedom. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.

How Did We Get Here?

Colorado Humanities produced the Changing the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity series of panel discussions for individuals who want to find their own ways to contribute to the fight for justice and human rights. Each panel brings diversity in thought and conversation with community experts. In this episode, panelists discuss the current climate regarding issues of racial equity. 
 
We’d like to thank our partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and local sponsors GroundFloor Media, Center Table, Durango Herald, Tate Law, and Arapahoe Libraries.