and last updated 2021-03-01 07:45:59-05
Throughout the 1900s, thousands of cities across America banned Black people from becoming residents or even being within city limits after dark. These cities were called âsundown townsâ and several could be found throughout the state of Colorado.
âWe donât necessarily have a complete record of all the sundown towns in Colorado. There are a few that posted banners or posted signs to make sure that people knew,â said Black American West Museum Volunteer Terri Gentry.
Gentry said for Blacks who found themselves in a sundown town after dark, the danger was immense.