This month’s cover story, written by Elena Brown, shares the story of Emmett Till, 70 years after the young man was stripped from this world for no reason at all. Another article, written by Wayne Trujillo, features the written history of Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo creator, Lu Vason, with a look back at his life and his enduring dream. We also revisit the story of Hurricane Katrina 20 years after its landfall, remembering the stories lost in the flood.
Denver Urban Spectrum was the recipient of 20 awards last month, most of which recognize stories that contain hope and inspiration to carry our communities forward.
Our stories are our history – our survival, our resilience and the source of our cultural pride. They deserve to be protected, but more importantly, they deserve to be shared. In a nation where leaders believe history is best hidden, it is our responsibility to keep our legacy alive.
Please enjoy this month’s publication, and remember that “we are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”
