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Colorado Asian Pacific United pushing to remove historic plaque in LoDo
Members of Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) and Denverâs Asian American Pacific Islander Commission are working to remove a plaque in Lower Downtown (LoDo) they say perpetrates negative stereotypes and omits important details about a historic race riot.
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DENVER â Members of Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) and Denverâs Asian American Pacific Islander Commission are working to remove a plaque in Lower Downtown (LoDo) they say perpetrates negative stereotypes and omits important details about a historic race riot.
âIn the 1800s, there was a thriving Chinatown in LoDo and it was a significant part of the population. Unfortunately, there was a race riot in the 1880s and that basically pushed out the Chinese population,â said 17-year-old Kai Vong, a member of CAPU.
There s more to our community than hate crimes : Colorado s AAPI community reflects on importance of celebrating culture, heritage Victoria De Leon
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People in Colorado s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community gathered Saturday at the state capitol to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
Organizers wanted it to be a space where people could come together to uplift one another and celebrate their cultures.
Several people stepped up to the microphone to share their own stories or their family s stories. Some shared their experiences with racism, and their hopes and goals to uplift more voices in the community.
AAPI community leader discusses racism, hopes for the future
There s more to our community than hate crimes : Colorado s AAPI community reflects on importance of celebrating culture, heritage
Young, emerging leaders in Colorado s AAPI community held a rally to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Author: Victoria De Leon Updated: 11:01 PM MDT May 23, 2021
DENVER People in Colorado s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community gathered Saturday at the state capitol to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
Organizers wanted it to be a space where people could come together to uplift one another and celebrate their cultures.
Several people stepped up to the microphone to share their own stories or their family s stories. Some shared their experiences with racism, and their hopes and goals to uplift more voices in the community.