“Not welcome to stop for gas or food”: Decades later, Colorado’s history of sundown towns still lingers Not that long ago, some communities in the state were intentionally all white and didn’t welcome people of color, either as travelers or residents Gary Jackson, 77, stands with a 1948 family picture at his Denver home on… Continue reading Colorado’s history of sundown towns still lingers
Category: social justice
The court decision that changed homelessness
This is a simple explanation of the Martin vs. Boise Ruling on cruel and unusual punishment towards the homeless regarding sleeping when no other shelter is available. Credit Rachel M. Cohen for this information excerpted from her article: “The little-noticed court decision that changed homelessness in America.“ Five years ago, a federal court issued a crucial… Continue reading The court decision that changed homelessness
Honoring MLK Day 2021
January 14, 2021 In our commitment as members of GVIN to fulfill its statements of Purpose… … we have provided several short videos about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his sacred work to unite people in the 1960’s. In one interview he talks about needing a “revolution of values” in order for government leaders… Continue reading Honoring MLK Day 2021