Over a two-day span in May 1974, six former and current University of Colorado students were killed in two Boulder car bombings. They became known as Los Seis de Boulder. All six had been involved in Chicano activism on campus […]
PoCo in BoCo: Roller Derby
PoCo in BoCo hosts Nikhil Mankekar and Tracey Jones speak with Fury, a member of the Boulder County Bombers Roller Derby team. Tracey Jones is also a member of the Boulder County Bombers. PoCo in BoCo, People of […]
PoCo in BoCo: Community Engagement and Equity at the YWCA
Today’s guest is Susannah Lopez-Baker, Director of Community Engagement and Equity for the YWCA Boulder. PoCo in BoCo, People of Color in Boulder County, with co-hosts Nikhil Mankekar and Tracey Jones, airs on the second Monday of every […]
PoCo in BoCo: Laura Soto
Today’s guest is Laura Soto, a longtime community activist in Boulder County and Operations Manager at the Philanthropiece Foundation. PoCo in BoCo, People of Color in Boulder County, with co-hosts Nikhil Mankekar and Tracey Jones, airs on the […]
PoCo in BoCo: Dismantling White Privilege
On today’s show we hear from two activists who are working to dismantle white privilege. Norma Johnson is a healer, educator, facilitator and performance artist working in poetic storytelling; Holly Fulton is an educator facilitator and performer that focuses on […]
PoCo in BoCo: The Brooklyn Barber Academy
Today we hear from Ja’Mal Gilmore, the owner and founder of the Brooklyn Barber Academy, a full-service barbershop and salon for men, women, teens, and children in Boulder which also provides formal and informal education and mentorship opportunities for young […]
PoCo in BoCo: Michelle Simpson
Part two of an interview with guest Michelle Simpson, an instructor at CU Boulder who talks about her experience as being an African American in the University in Boulder. PoCo in BoCo, People of Color in Boulder County, […]
PoCo in BoCo: The Experience of People of Color on Campus at CU
Today’s guest is Michelle Simpson, an instructor at CU Boulder who talks about her experience as being an African American in the University in Boulder. She shares the stories she hears from students of color about their experience on campus. […]
PoCo in BoCo: SaToro Tafura – Stone Sculptor
Today’s guest is SaToro Stalin Tafura, a stone sculptor from Zimbabwe based in Boulder County. His work affirms the values and wisdom of Shona culture while reflecting themes that resonate with people from diverse backgrounds. Tafura harnesses his unique artistic […]
PoCo in BoCo: Indigenous People’s Day
PoCo in BoCo, People of Color in Boulder County, with co-hosts Nikhil Mankekar and Tracey Jones, airs on the second Monday of every month at 8.35am. Today’s guests are Chief Lee Plentywolf – Boulder Valley Indigenous Peoples Day […]