black history
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Two weeks after rejection, Colorado Springs City Council marks Black History Month
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Colorado Springs City Council announced a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month at Tuesday’s meeting, two weeks after a first attempt at a proclamation was rejected by the body. After the delay, it had appeared that the recognition might not take place. Shirley Martinez, outgoing president of the MLK Legacy Committee, said that this…
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Colorado legislature declares Juneteenth an official state holiday
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The Colorado legislature voted to designate Juneteenth as an official state holiday Monday, sending the proposal to Gov. Jared Polis for its final approval. The state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 139 recognizing the holiday in a 61-2 vote. The bill received substantial bipartisan support – previously passing the state Senate in a 32-1…
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Colorado Senate approves making Juneteenth a state holiday
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Juneteenth is one big step closer to becoming an official state holiday in Colorado after the state Senate approved the proposal on Monday. Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday recognizes June 19, when Major General Gordon Granger announced slaves in Texas…
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Senate panel OKs making Juneteenth a Colorado holiday
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A legislative effort to establish Juneteenth as an official state holiday passed its first hurdle Tuesday, receiving approval from a Colorado Senate panel. Sen. James Coleman, D-Denver, said recognizing Juneteenth would be a first step toward honoring Black history and ensuring a more prosperous future for all Coloradans. Coleman is sponsoring Senate Bill 139, along with two…
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Colorado lawmakers aim to make Juneteenth a state holiday
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A group of Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill Thursday that, if passed, would establish Juneteenth as an official state holiday. Juneteenth, also called Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday recognizes June 19, when Major General Gordon Granger announced slaves in Texas were free in…
