Black Colorado Leaders Stress Need For Continued Movement & Social Justice
CBS Denver 2/25/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Denver
DENVER (CBS4) – The history of Black Coloradans protesting and demonstrating for racial justice dates back well into the previous century, but in the modern era the most recognized gathering associated with civil rights is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commision Marade. A summer of unrest in 2020 challenged the well-known approach to marching and activism with a new style of protesting for the lives of many including Elijah McClain.
“The Marade is the standard bearer,” said Dr. Vern L. Howard, the chairman of the commission. “We decided to march down Colfax to the State Capitol. We got attention.”