365 days...
This month we celebrate Black history just as we would any other month of the year, and that is with a deep pride in the accomplishments made in our communities and with the ultimate optimism for what is to come. It’s also one of our favorite times of the year when we honor African Americans Who Make a Difference, the Urban Spectrum’s annual recognition of those positively impacting the lives of others. In this issue longtime contributor Wayne Trujillo writes an insightful cover story on Colorado businessman Richard Lewis and his inspiration to provide nonprofits a place and a platform to maximize performance for the minority communities they serve. As the city of Denver nears the next mayoral election, LaQuane Smith provides some notable details about candidates interested in taking on the challenge of leading the Mile High City.
For this Black History Month issue, we also had the pleasure to speak to sister and brother – Angie Noel and Buddy Noel–as they reminisced about their mom, Rachel B. Noel, and her legacy that continues through the MSU Denver Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professorship. Plus, the February issue remembers two long-time pillars of the Denver community – writer and editor Madestella Holcomb and artist Jess Dubois. On a final note, Denver Urban Spectrum is excited to be one of six media outlets in the nation selected as part of an inaugural cohort of the Black Media Initiative Bridge Project to develop audience revenue, which is pivotal to sustainability in the ever-evolving media world.
These days that is 365 days of the year.
Angelia D. McGowan
Managing Editor
