Tag: March
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Denver César Chávez march expected to be canceled after sexual misconduct allegations
Newly uncovered allegations that César Chávez, the farming labor leader, sexually assaulted minors decades ago are prompting cancellations of annual celebrations of his March 31 birthday, which is a federal holiday. United Farm Workers, the union he and Dolores Huerta founded, said this week it will not take part in any César Chávez Day activities…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Colorado Springs celebrate civil rights leader’s life, legacy
Acacia Park was alive with drums, singing, cheering and chanting on Monday as hundreds of people gathered for a rally celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The rally was the culmination of a series of commemorative events in downtown Colorado Springs with the theme “Mission Possible II –…
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MLK Day ‘Marade’ continues on in subfreezing temperatures
Temperatures were in the single digits, yet hundreds stilled marched in Denver’s 40th annual, ‘Marade,’ honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The marade, a combination of a march and parade, was attended by both of Colorados’ Senators, Denver and Aurora’s Mayors, as well as notable Civil Rights figures.
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SCENES FROM | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day ‘Marade”
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Sights and sounds from Denver’s 37th annual “marade” in honor of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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Womxn’s March 2019
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Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding delivers a speech during the 2019 Womxn’s March in downtown Colorado Springs. (Video by Katie Klann)