Lifting up the stories and perspectives of Coloradans who don’t often have the chance to be heard. That’s Real Talk, a collaboration between CPR News and Denver7 that features raw, honest conversations with diverse voices from all walks of life. Each week, the show will highlight different issues ranging from renters’ rights to accessing Colorado’s outdoors.
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Lifting up the stories and perspectives of Coloradans who don’t often have the chance to be heard. That’s Real Talk, a collaboration between CPR News and Denver7 that features raw, honest conversations with diverse voices from all walks of life. Each week, the show will highlight different issues ranging from renters’ rights to accessing Colorado’s outdoors.
Preserving Black history amid rapid development in Five Points neighborhood
Real Talk
22 minutes 59 seconds
6 months ago
Preserving Black history amid rapid development in Five Points neighborhood
Once a thriving hub for Black culture, music, and business, Five Points faces challenges brought on by gentrification and development.
The week’s episode features Norman Harris, executive director of the Five Points Improvement District, who discusses the economic and cultural impacts of neighborhood changes. Fathima Dickerson, co-owner of the legacy soul food spot Welton Street Café, shares her experience navigating the challenges of relocating and sustaining a family business in a changing community.
And Colorado historian Terri Gentry highlights the importance of preserving the area’s Black history amid ongoing development.
Real Talk
Lifting up the stories and perspectives of Coloradans who don’t often have the chance to be heard. That’s Real Talk, a collaboration between CPR News and Denver7 that features raw, honest conversations with diverse voices from all walks of life. Each week, the show will highlight different issues ranging from renters’ rights to accessing Colorado’s outdoors.
