Colorado Springs Church continues to carry on Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we're taking a look at a church in Colorado Springs that is a symbol of faith, resilience, and history. Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal. The church has been a common place for people in our black community to worship and fellowship since the late 1800s.
Pueblo honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Monday
In Pueblo, people gathered at the El Pueblo Museum to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The event was organized by the NAACP of Pueblo and the museum.
"Marading" for Martin Luther King Jr. in Denver
Martin Luther King Jr.'s direct connections to Denver may be minimal, yet year after year, the community hosts one of the nation's largest celebrations of his life and legacy. What's happening: The annual Marade — a combination of the words "march" and "parade" — takes place next Monday to mark MLK Day.
Nephew to Martin Luther King Jr. sits down with KRDO13 during trip to Colorado Springs
Isaac Newton Farris Jr., public speaker and nephew to Martin Luther King Jr., sat down with KRDO13's Bradley Davis
Are King Soopers and Safeway open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Two federal holidays are observed on Monday. Here's how banks, the DMV, government offices and grocery stores will be impacted.
How Mesa County celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Chilly weather and 11-mph winds kept many Mesa County residents indoors yesterday, but it did not deter more than 50 people from gathering out front of Grand Junction City Hall.
A look at the long struggle to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Family and others carrying on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, justice and nonviolent protest want Americans to remember that Monday's holiday is really about helping others.
Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Colorado Springs
A large crowd packed into the Antlers Hotel this morning to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His nephew, Isaac Newton Farris Jr., traveled from Atlanta to give the keynote address.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events
A march and awards ceremonies highlight local Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events today. At 3 p.m. at Grand Junction City Hall, 250 N. Fifth St., proclamations will be read and the Making a Difference Award will be presented to the The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.
Youth panel at the Colorado Springs School aims to teach younger generations about Dr. King
This day serves as an opportunity to teach younger generations about Dr. King and his legacy. That was the purpose of one youth panel at the Colorado Springs School in southwest Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs' first African American church honors MLK Jr. Day as fight for social justice continues
COLORADO SPRINGS — As the first Christian church for people of color in Colorado Springs, Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) is more than a place of worship. It’s a powerful reminder of ...
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Fort Collins Martin Luther King Jr. Day march canceled, organizers plan indoor celebration
Organizers canceled Fort Collins’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day march because of forecasts calling for extreme cold. But the celebration will go on, with indoor programming at Colorado ...
Nephew of MLK Jr. in Colorado Springs for panel series
The nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is in Colorado Springs for a series of panels and discussions on justice, democracy, ...
Colorado Supreme Court throws out Cheyenne Mountain Zoo elephant case
Around 4:39 p.m. police received a call about a shooting in the parking lot of King Soopers off of Stetson Hills Boulevard. Police said when they responded, they found one person dead in their car ...
Renck: Avalanche can beat NHL’s best. But inconsistency is hurting Colorado.
Instead, the Avs operated with the urgency of Eeyore. And the crowd wasn’t exactly buzzing either. For long stretches, the ...
Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new ‘Golden Age’?
He talked of a new Manifest Destiny and a “Golden Age.” He invoked the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., William McKinley and ...
‘A focus on our future, the people who will be leading our communities’: Martin Luther King Jr.‘s nephew visits local schools
The dream of Dr. King doesn’t stop now, just because Martin Luther King Jr. Day is over. Dr. King’s nephew was in Colorado Springs yesterday, speaking on the King Center’s mission this year.
Rocky's first Black student-body president wants to help others 'feel valued and heard'
Juliet Atim, now co-president of Rocky Mountain High's student body, rarely had another Black student in her elementary and ...