October is all about awareness, with designations as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Depression Awareness Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read about Author Krystal Ryan who shares her story of survival after abuse. Other stories include an interview with actor Roderick Lawrence, who plays Ike Turner in TINA: The Tina Turner Musical; an interview with actors Sheryl McCallum and David Nehls, creators of Miss Rhythm: The Legend of Ruth Brown. Miah Ntepp highlights the Human Cost of Eviction with a story that reveals the impact of mental health on homelessness, and Christen Aldridge shares updates from an important community resource. Exciting arts-related events happening throughout the city, included JetSet Jamz, a concert series explained by Brittany Winkfield, and the Soul of Black Folks exhibit by Ghanaian artist Amoako Boafo at the Denver Art Museum. DUS dedicates this to photographer, Brother Ansar El Muhammad, and the impact his art made throughout the years.
