Author: Portia Prescott

Portia Prescott For many survivors of sexual assault and racial discrimination, the past several years have seen small steps toward progress. For decades, too many, particularly women of color, were actively shamed, attacked or otherwise pushed back into the shadows when they tried to seek justice against their attacker. As more survivors courageously share their…

Portia Prescott Nearly four million Americans have been impacted by vitiligo, harming nearly every aspect of their daily lives. This autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the skin’s pigment cells, resulting in the loss of skin color. This ailment especially discriminates against  people of color, who’s skin discoloration is more…

Portia Prescott Through the years I’ve had the opportunity to befriend many different people in the Centennial State as I’ve worked to promote equality and progress. As a native, my love for this state and its people has only grown , as has my desire to improve the quality of life for my fellow Coloradans.…