How the Colorado Crown Act is empowering people to embrace their natural hair
The legislation—“Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act” — protects natural hairstyles from discrimination.
Real Talk
Lifting up the stories and perspectives of Coloradans who don’t often have the chance to be heard. That’s Real Talk, a collaboration between CPR News and Denver7 that features raw, honest conversations with diverse voices from all walks of life. Each week, the show will highlight different issues ranging from renters’ rights to accessing Colorado’s outdoors.
Latest Episodes
Swimming; A look into the history and the ongoing struggles for access and equality
Historical and modern barriers, rooted in civil rights struggles, have limited access to swimming and swim safety for people of color.
Making Colorado’s parks and trails more equitable
Not everyone has the same access to the state’s immense natural beauty.
Disability pride and advocacy
Stories of three Coloradans showing pride in disabilities, and still advocating for access 30 years after the ADA.
50 years of Denver Pride
Real Talk features a cross-generational talk about what Pride means and how it impacts lives in Colorado.
Juneteenth – celebration, reflection, uplifting
June 19, 2024, marks nearly 160 years since all enslaved people in the United States were set free in 1865 — two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation […]
10 years after legalization, cannabis is in a slump
When Colorado legalized recreational marijuana, those wanting to sell the drug saw an untapped market of willing buyers. Ten years later?
Prescription drug costs
When you need life-saving medications, going to the pharmacy is a matter of life or death. And for many, the cost of those drugs can be a big burden.
