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Connecting People to People - November 2022
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When the Pastor Gets Weary
By Brittany Winkfield
Coming out of the pandemic, Black people are at the top of most of the lists for risk factors, yet the people in the community who are caring for them are not caring for themselves.
“As a pastor you put your inner self aside to meet the challenges of the moment. As a Black man I put my need for my own healing in reconciling these pieces of cataclysmic social events aside,” says Rev. Eugene Downing, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church.
Message from the Editor
A Season of Giving

We are nearing the infamous season of giving where acts of kindness and philanthropic efforts dominate news coverage as if it’s the only time of year that it happens. We know that good work happens year-round from all corners of society. For us here at DUS, we are entering this season shining the light on faith leaders and the sacrifices they make 24-7, 365 days a year. 
In this issue contributing writer Brittany Winkfield pens a piece, “When the Pastor Gets Weary,” where we hear from local pastors how the pandemic impacted their lives. We are thankful that they stepped forward to put a voice on an experience that pastors around the country are going through but not talking about.
Also in this issue, contributing writer Michael Renee Giles shares her interview with Ron Thomas, Denver’s new police chief and his goal to move forward with community collaboration in mind. We share words from Olympian Allyson Felix’ keynote address to the Women’s Foundation of Colorado annual luncheon last month. Her journey from the track to advocate for maternal protection is a story worth sharing time and time again.
You’ll also find details about the program lineup for the 45th Denver Film Festival, running Nov. 2-13, including a special presentation where Denver Film teams with The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival to present the Color of Conversation series.
November is also midterms, where your vote impacts elections at the local, state and federal level. We are not telling you how to vote and who to vote for in this midterm election, but we are reminding you that a lot of sacrifice has been made for your right to vote. We hope you do your part. We also hope you do your part in another sense. We are thankful for DUS advertisers for their continued support. We encourage you to support them knowing that they come to US, specifically to reach you. Last, but not least, you will find our “Around Town” section. It is overflowing with images of US. Enjoy! 

We dedicate this issue to the memories of Pastor Angelica Lynette Beechum, Rev. Dr. Jules Smith, and Pastor Yvonne McCoy

Angelia D. McGowan
Managing Editor
Featured Articles of the Month
Olympian Allyson Felix Steps up to Fight for Maternal Protection

By Angelia D. McGowan
 
When she desired to have a family, she hit a wall. She recalled not seeing a mother in her sport that was celebrated. She saw them losing sponsorships. She thought she had gotten to a safe place with Nike, her sponsor for almost a decade. When she was told she would get 70 percent less pay while building her family, she was prepared to deal with that.
New Denver Police Chief Aims for Community Collaborations

By Michael Renee Giles

As Thomas enters the role of the new Denver police chief, he says, “I plan to do more collaborations. There were a lot of innovations that Chief Pazen initiated, and I want to continue with those things that were positive, and I want to be an even greater collaborator with the community than he was.”

Black Boss Summit Supports Economic Equity

By Elijah Hill

“What is it that you need to change or add or whatever that thing is, a lot of time we think it is something big. It might be something as simple as getting up early,” Ryant said. “There is only two ways to get more time out of your day. Stay awake or get up early.”
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November 2022
 
We are nearing the infamous season of giving where acts of kindness and philanthropic efforts dominate news coverage as if it’s the only time of year that it happens. We know that good work happens year-round from all corners of society...
 
October 2022
 
We won! Members of the Denver Urban Spectrum attended the Colorado Press Association conference and awards ceremony in September. The staff took home 12 awards for various categories including storytelling...
 
September 2022
 
Hustle and Bustle. Wow! It’s that time of year. The hustle and bustle that comes with new beginnings. There’s so much going on as parents prepare their children to go back to school, shopping for school supplies and new clothes...
 
August 2022
 
Denver! You were out and about the last month or two as you will see in the Around Town section. DUS was able to capture those good times as well as some more serious affairs. In this issue, readers will find highlights...
 
July 2022
 
The world is back open. While the world was deep in the throes of the pandemic, we all wondered when we would be able to gather with our friends and family again...
 
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