Connecting People to People - May 2022 |
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Ketanji Jackson Brown's Historic Elevation to the Supreme Court |
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Judge Ketanji Jackson Brown Makes U.S. History as First Black Woman on the Supreme Court |
By Stacy M. Brown
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the Denver Weekly News. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher.
On April 7, 2022, at 2:17 p.m. EDT, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson entered the history books, becoming the first Black woman elevated to the position of U.S. Supreme Court justice.
After arduous and volatile hearings last month, the Democratic-controlled Senate confirmed Jackson by a 53-47 vote.
Vice President Kamala Harris announced the final vote, tapping the podium with her gavel, which signaled the making of history.
“This is a special day for Black communities and for all Americans and marks the start of a new era for the judicial branch of the United States,” said Spencer Overton, the president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. “We are celebrating this joyful moment with Judge Jackson and reflecting on the significant impact she will have on our nation over the next several decades.”
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Message from the Publisher |
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Commemorating Mother’s Day
Mother's Day – a celebration honoring mothers, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society – may be the underlying theme of this month’s Denver Urban Spectrum. As we celebrate the historic achievement of Judge Ketanji Jackson Brown, one indelible image for many of us is the photo of her daughter and the pride reflected on her face during her mother’s recent confirmation. Journalist Stacy M. Brown shares that historic moment on April 7, 2022, at 2:17 p.m. as Judge Brown entered the history books, becoming the first Black woman elevated to the position of U.S. Supreme Court justice. We also share views from local Denverites on how they felt about the nomination and confirmation process, as captured in a recent Zoom meeting hosted by the Colorado Black Round Table.
In this month’s issue, another special mother figure, former First Lady of Denver Wilma J. Webb honors her husband, former Denver Mayor Wellington E. Webb with the unveiling of the bronze statue that she initiated. The unveiling ceremony of the Walk of Mayor Wellington E. Webb monument, created by Ed Dwight, brought the community together at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building last month.
This month we pay tribute to the late Gloria Travis Tanner – a mother to many of whom she paved the way in the political arena – leaving a giant legacy. Meanwhile, another mother, Cleo Parker Robinson, bid farewell to her beloved husband, Tom Robinson, who also passed away last month.
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This year, like other years, Mother’s Day will evoke different feelings for everyone – pride, joy, sadness, and gratitude, among the rainbow of emotions. As we celebrate this annual holiday, reflect on the good, remember the love and appreciate the time shared. Tomorrow is never promised to anyone. We dedicate this issue to all mothers, living and those who have gone to be with the ancestors.
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Rosalind J. Harris
Publisher
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Featured Articles of the Month |
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Denver Locals Comment on the Nomination of Chief Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
John Bailey with the Colorado Black Round Table hosted a Zoom meeting after the nomination and confirmation of Chief Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. He asked the following for their comments on what it meant to them. Following are excerpts of their comments. To view the complete meeting, email John Bailey at johnbailey062@gmail.com.
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The Walk of Mayor Wellington E. Webb Monument Unveiled
By Luciana J.
From all walks of life they came – elected officials, business associates, former staff, acquaintances, colleagues, friends, and family – walking together to celebrate the dedication and unveiling ceremony for The Walk of Mayor Wellington E. Webb monument in the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building. Funded by the DM 42 Legacy Foundation, the full-size sculpture by Ed Dwight signifies the 42-day, 330-mile walk of candidate Wellington Webb when he won the mayoral race in 1991.
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I've got the power: Why solar is going to the status quo in the next 15 years
By Barry Overton
It's 2022 and by now pretty much most of us have heard of solar panels, but much like cryptocurrency, NFTs and the metaverse, we're still trying to figure out how this technology will benefit us. Through this article I hope to shed some light in regards to the benefits of solar and why you should strongly consider it for your home or future home. Let's talk about the most important benefit first of saving our environment.
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What's Happening at the Denver Urban Spectrum
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May 2022
Mother's Day – a celebration honoring mothers, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society – may be the underlying theme of this month’s Denver Urban Spectrum...
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April 2022
This month Denver Urban Spectrum celebrates 35 years of spreading the news about people of color, community partnership and publishing, with an exciting digital transformation and a new podcast network...
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March 2022
This March, we recognize and celebrate the contributions women have made to United States history during Women’s History Month, by featuring Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020...
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February 2022
We're celebrating Black History Month. This month we look at Little Rock Nine's youngest member, Carlotta Walls LaNier and her journey to justice...
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January 2022
This January, the famous “I Have a Dream Speech” will be heard at breakfasts, luncheons and dinners around the country in King’s honor. Spoken for the first time almost six decades ago...
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