We often worry that we don’t have enough resources in our community to go around. When we see someone in our society that does what we do but does it better than us, many times we get a little nervous.
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World of Wellness (WOW) is a purpose driven center that consists of independent providers who offers wellness services to heal the mind, body and spirit.
Nestled in the heart of Denver’s historic and ethnically vibrant Five Points district, the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library has, for seventeen years, been serving the community as a reserve of Black history archives.
Tamara Nisbeth is an impassioned chef, 22 years seasoned, (no pun), and the radiant proprietor of Reggae Pot Express
I choose to fight to be a part of my community, while some of us are more passive. I think the choice is yours.
To be black in Denver is an opportunity. It’s the chance to be bigger in a city where you’re outnumbered.
For me, being black in Denver is about a creating community, and that community, to me, is a safe space where we can bear witness to one another.
To me, it means pride, culture, safety, knowledge, and diversity.
Where I’m from, I was one in a mass of people who looked like me. In Denver, I’m usually the odd one out.
I think being black in Denver means paying attention to your own cultural identity, working hard not to let the bullshit outside of you define your blackness,
Being black in Denver is holding down my own frequency, no matter the temperature, pressure, and atmosphere.
For me, being black comes with all of its beauty, depth, history, and context, and I’ve always been acutely aware of that wherever I’ve been.
To me, being black in Denver means to be positioned where all parts of your blackness can receive affirmation.
For me, being black in Denver is about taking advantage of the opportunities this city has to offer
For me, being black in Denver is about building and sharing the city’s history while creating new experiences and memories.
being black in Denver meant being a prominent voice in a minority position.
To be black in Denver and black anywhere is to recognize the power of our history and the greatness from which we come.
Jasmine Narkita Gold is the visionary founder and artist behind Black In Denver – an incredibly poignant portrait and interview series which features Black residents of Denver, CO.
I am a water operations controller at Colorado Springs Utilities. I have worked here for seven years. I operate our water distribution, raw water, non-potable and wastewater systems
Our clothing brand is designed to inspire. We've committed to making clothes to inspire and encourage people forever. That's my motto, no matter what you know, your story is your story. So be proud and tell it.
. I want to make a statement with my artwork in a way people can see and feel; artwork that's blatant and in your face. When it comes to doing business with other people, my main thing is helping other people to heal.
We're a church that that seeks the betterment of our community and the advancement of Christ.
I grew up always with a dog in the house, and I was always bringing stray animals home.
I'm a professor of communications at Pikes Peak Community College and I'm also the department chair or the department head of communication in the division of communications Humanities and Technical studies.
Beauty is everywhere; beauty isn’t based on looks, but who you are as a person. When I see confidence, I see beauty. When I see self-love, I see beauty.
Spring's newest swanky nightclub with a lounge-type feel. It's located in the shopping plaza at 3744 Astrozon Boulevard, and its popularity is soaring.
Kailani Dobson is a local installation artist with a background in movement-based works and a love for film and textiles. She is passionate about making dance more accessible by taking performances off the stage and exclusively performing in galleries and public spaces.
Ralph McCoy of PHF Design is a freelance Graphic Designer and photographer that has an extreme passion for helping small business brand themselves. It all started back in 2006 when he design his first logo for a billiards company. The idea of desiging something from notes taking from client and a blanks sheet of paper. I felt designing was something new and exciting, it gave me chills, those chills soon would turn into my passion! Natively from Kansas City, Mo , he now lives in Fountian, Co. Networking and attending MBC events has allow him to connect with small business and grow his business even more!
At the age of 8 my son wanted to learn how to flip. After researching some we came across Capoeira. After 6 months of training it was time for Batizado or ranking ceremony. Seeing the the beautiful movements performed at a higher level inspired me to join as well. During my 12 years training I was introduced to Samba and other wonderful dances of the Afro Brazilian culture. Intrigued by the quick step, hip movement and percussions, I was hooked.
Upcoming Author for 2020. Her genres include Fantasy, suspense, fiction and self help. Her passion for storytelling with her son fostered her first publishing creation “Omni”. A book series for children. Her enjoyment of mystery and the unknown propels the new author to share her stories with the world.
Theo Wilson is a founding member of the Denver Slam Nuba team, who won the National Poetry Slam in 2011. He began his speaking career in the N.A.A.C.P. at the age of 15 and has always had a passion for social justice.
Stephanie James, also known as “Just A Vessel,” is a poet, singer, speaker, and event host. Originally from Colorado Springs, CO, she graduated from Sierra High School and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.
Lovely Rebel is a very soulful and intentionally provocative spoken word poet who believes, "people connect to realness." Formerly Mz. Skribble, a novice yet formidable poet groomed in Atlanta, GA, the artist has been writing and performing captivating poetry for over a decade.
Poetry719 is a community poetry organization in Colorado Springs that fosters and supports the freedom of expression through the written and spoken word
Violinist and singer/songwriter Tanya Salih, known simply as Zanib, sings with a voice imbued with pride for one’s cultural heritage
Acuna Black formerly known as Ill Se7en, another longtime MC and advocate for social progress, is an unrelenting force of message and substance.
Denver-based vocalist Mandy Groves was writing love songs before she even knew what love was.
Ghana-born singer Ebenezer Yebuah, known by his stage name Mawule, began his musical journey at church. Propelled by human connection and empowerment,
A social-justice advocate and with her own TED Talk to boot, Mikahn is a triple threat diving headfirst into the community, utilizing her artistry to propel her sanctified mission.
Kori Hazel is a Denver native who has paved a way in the Mile High City’s music scene on his own terms.
Jawai Williams is a senior at Widefield High School with a 3.0 GPA. Her favorite subject is science due to all the theory and creativity in that field. Jawai is a phenomenal vocalist who has received a multitude of awards for her accomplishments. She is currently exploring several HBCUs and would like to obtain a degree in Nursing and minor in music. Her ultimate dream is to become a singer.
Being from an island, Bibianna strives to bring an island vibe in her music but she also strives to make music that you can relate to in every situations.
Students in grades 6 - 12, experience a day full of learning and fun. Registration is FREE. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Parents are also welcome to attend our Parent Workshop. Located on the beautiful Colorado College campus in Colorado Springs.
I have been blessed with a passion and a gift to help bring light into the world through art and film. As a young black Christian girl.
As a leading expert in Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity for business, Firma IT Solutions offers a comprehensive solution to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your business data. With operations in Key West, FL and Colorado Springs, CO, we are able to create jobs and provide opportunities to the new cyber workforce to better protect local businesses and consumer data.
The Colorado Springs Black Business Network is a group designed to create an environment of business, personal and community empowerment for black business professionals and business owners.
Brown’s Car Service is a town car service that provides affordable airport car shuttling Service to and from Denver International Airport (DIA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Ronnie started in the auto industry in 1993 - selling cars at a dealership in Minnesota. After 5 years he realized he wanted to offer his clients something more... He really wanted to offer a solution to people's needs instead of selling them a car that day. Becoming a broker has given him the opportunity to be unbiased about any car, and helpful to people.
In 1998 Ronnie joined AutoSearch USA, and eventually bought the Southern Colorado franchise in 2007. "I love what I do! I like to help people, and I am looking forward to helping you!"
Nobody ever tells you how hard it is going to be with an adult criminal record.
I came here from Chicago in 2009 after doing exhaustive research on what state was going to be the first to legalize marijuana.
The Venus Collective is a community of women on a mission to empower our community to live holistically. We believe that when a woman is empowered, awakened, and liberated, she can impact her community in an extremely positive way. We believe this world can get better through an army of empowered and awakened women.
I grew up in a single-parent household in the projects on the Southside of Chicago. I reasoned that if I could solve my own problems, I might be skilled enough to help others. So, I decided to pursue a career in psychology.
I love what I do. To be able to play a part in someone’s healing is an incredible feeling. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
"Know your rights as a pregnant woman and have someone who will advocate for you."
As A CPR Instructor, I’m certified to train health care providers and lay persons.
When drugs are first placed on the market, there are so many unknowns of how the drug will affect a black person. We need to be as prepared as possible.
We are a multifaceted organization. We develop athletes to compete at the next level. We do community events to help raise funds for different community organizations.
Build quality relationships with the kids. When you have that strong connection with them, they trust you, believe in you and the system that you are bringing in.
It is 100% success stories in here. We don't have just a couple; we have a thousand of them.
My name is Beverly Besha. I am a 41-year-old single parent who enjoys parenting seven amazing children. My children are ages 22, 17, 16, 18, 13, 11, and 10. I own a business in the social service industry in Milwaukee, and in West Allis, Wisconsin; I’m also pursuing my doctoral degree in Public Policy with a focus on Social Policy. I currently hold a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management & Leadership, and a BS in Human Services with a Criminal Justice Concentration.
For over 30 years, Clarence and Brenda have conducted marriage, discipleship, men‘s, women’s, and singles’ seminars internationally.
I grew up in this little farm in Kenya that our family took care of. We took care of the goats and cows. We didn't go anywhere else. If you go to different places, they don't speak your language, and we didn't have a vehicle to go places. Our community had a couple of vehicles that were used if there was something significant, like going to the hospital. But we never left our community except to go to walk to school
If you feel like you're doing everything wrong, that's normal. You're transitioning from a mindset of what school is to what school is going to be for your family.
I'm the program director for the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition non-profit agency. We focus on housing homeless veterans and helping them through substance abuse treatment with the VA. Providing transitional shelter for them as they go through the treatment for substance abuse.
If you’re going to hire a CPA or an accounting firm, listen to ideas and suggestions, so you know what the “soup smells like”, because not all things are going to be a good fit your business, but it will also bring awareness to fraud scams that could cost you your business.
This is a fraternal organization, and our primary focus is trying to better the Community. We try to do a lot of charity and fundraising events. within the community.
Lauren Penn has been healing people for more than twenty-five years. She was born with an innate gift to quickly discern the root cause of a person’s ailments and devise an effective plan of care to cure and restore them.
I’m a pre-implementation manager with T Rowe Price. I'm responsible for assisting our sales team with presenting our service offering to institutional clients ranging in assets from 25 million to two or three billion dollars in assets.
My favorite part of the job is getting to help coach and develop people and watch them improve.
I most like the sense of community on our team. As a hybrid team comprised of members in varying roles and located in two sites, we do a great job of building camaraderie and banding together to take care of our clients.
I am a Personal Investors Acquisition Manager in Client Engagement. I primarily manage a team of associates whose share information about T. Rowe Price
This is an exciting time to live in Colorado Springs. Change is sweeping our community and bringing with it innovation, prosperity and opportunity.
My favorite part about working for Colorado Springs Utilities is being able to help our community members.
For the last 17 years, I have been working as an Environmental Specialist in the Environmental Services Division at Colorado Springs Utilities.
As a 15-year employee of Colorado Springs Utilities, currently I’m the North District Energy Supply Maintenance Superintendent.
Colorado Springs Utilities has given me an opportunity to better myself and grow into a career field I can be proud of.
My brand consists of mainly custom made oil based fragrances; I’ve added handmade Jew and customs paintings and high end glass pendants!
Jeff S. Fard, Colorado native, known as Brother Jeff, is a multimedia journalist, historian, and community organizer. Fard is a national speaker to youth, students, social organizations, and professionals. There are a vast amount of topics Fard speaks on like cultural identity and history, diversity, self-empowerment, community building, economic development, health disparities, and the uniting power or art. Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center, founded in 1994, is located in the historic Five Points District of Northeast Denver. It was a space established for nurturing growth, strength, and develop the voice of the community. Brother Jeff is also a publisher and editor of the award-winning monthly publication 5 Points News.
Ace Entertainment was founded in 1979, in Detroit, Michigan also known as The Motor City, the home of Motown Music, and the Automotive Capital of the World!
The core of what I do is create artwork about women in history, and I use that artwork as an educational tool. My work enables me to go into schools and teach students.
“I am a professional dancer, and I own a studio. I teach anywhere from beginner level to pre-professional adult dancers in various styles of Latin dances. We are getting more into pop and more traditional dances like ballet, modern, Brazilian and break dancing. The overall goal is to diversify the curriculum to give people a wide range of body movement. I also host social events around town so people can have fun, practice what they're learning and also be social, hanging out and making new friends.”
Thomas Evans, a.k.a. Detour, is an all-around creative specializing in large scale public art, interactive visuals, portraiture, immersive spaces, and creative directing. His focus is to create work where art and innovation meet.
Tyescha is doing big things in our community and standing for the people of color in the city.
Michael Arkadie is a business mogul, mentor, and proprietor of the Jazz Funk Connection, a live music venue "created by musicians, for musicians, and the fans who love to hear them!"
Tina Adam’s passion for writing began when she was a young girl writing for her high school newspaper. Since then, she has authored and co-authored three books to include her best-seller, “Out of Darkness.” Her next book, “Woman at The Well: Laugh, Love and God,” will be released in early 2020. Ms. Adams has always loved writing and sharing messages that God would give her through the written word. She began freelance editing in 2019, and soon after launched her editing company, Inkwell Edits. Her heart is rooted in helping people produce well-written works of art by ensuring their messages shine through without textual errors. Her repertoire is vast. She possesses expertise in copy-editing, as well as composing articles and book blurbs.
I am the author of the children's book. "But, I'm too little." It's about a little girl named Kai who has issues with doing things that's out of her reach.
I am an unique visionary to bring your written project to life. With 20 years of Document and Information Management experience to include working in the Government, Non Profit, and Private sectors the power of the written word has always been my great passion.
A prolific writer. She is also a spiritual entrepreneur/business owner who ministers in the marketplace which helps to establish and host the Presence of God and bring healing to the body, soul and spirit of the people. She resides in Colorado Springs with her husband and her four Children.
a Colorado Springs native, has had a passion for singing and touching the lives of people through her music for as far back as she can remember.
We first met Irina at the youth open mic at our poetry festival in 2018. She got on the mic and blew us all way.