Reflection on Castro Professorship: ‘It Gives Me So Much Hope For The Future’

  By Chanel Ward     Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies welcomed Dr. Nancy López, Professor of Sociology at the University of…

Denver Fire Department Assistant Chief Manuel “Manny” Almaguer Gets Candid About Mental Health

  By Chanel Ward     As Hispanic Heritage Month enters its first week in October, El Semanario highlights Latino Coloradoans who are making an impact, as well as continue…

The Latino Cultural Arts Center Raising Funds to Begin Las Bodegas Project

  By Chanel Ward     The Latino Cultural Arts Center (LCAC) found a niche in creating a culturally artistic extension throughout Colorado communities. The roots of LCAC began with…

Gentrification Leads to Resegregation in Denver Public Schools

  By Chanel Ward     Widespread gentrification has been felt throughout the entire state of Colorado for the past two decades with Denver being affected second in the country,…

Denver Honors the Ideals of César Chávez

The César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver (CCPJC) celebrated their 17th Annual César Chávez March last Saturday. Hundreds of community members and organizations gathered in front of the…

Students Awarded for Outstanding Achievement

The History Colorado Center opened its doors to four Denver Public middle schools for a Social Studies Awards Ceremony on March 4th. Families, educators and advocates from Henry Legacy School,…