by Mr. Leadville | Dec 19, 2021 | Leadville News
The problem of racial segregation in housing has been an enduring one in the United States. Particularly in older metropolitan areas, there are large sections of cities populated with only African American citizens or Hispanic citizens. This residential form of racial...
by Mr. Leadville | Dec 19, 2021 | Leadville News
The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings in Colorado libraries, and includes news from the Colorado State Library. The Basalt Regional Library is celebrating the Winter Solstice in Midland Park (adjacent to the...
by Mr. Leadville | Dec 19, 2021 | Leadville News
An elementary school in Denver, Colorado has sparked outrage over “separate” playtime for “colored families” on the playground. The Centennial Elementary School hosted the equity event on December 8 for families of color to get together and play. But critics have...
by Mr. Leadville | Dec 19, 2021 | Leadville News
Getting a job with a criminal conviction on your record can present quite a challenge for many Coloradoans. Today, employers use comprehensive background checks that are sure to spot any type of criminal history. If you have a criminal record, don’t lose hope. There...
by Mr. Leadville | Dec 19, 2021 | Leadville News
Colorado’s COVID-19 situation is improving after a brief post-Thanksgiving bump, but hospitals are as full as they’ve ever been, state officials said. As of Thursday afternoon, 1,356 people were hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19. That’s an improvement from the peak...