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Federico Peña Reflects on Imagining a Great City

Federico Peña talks about the challenges of being Denver’s first Latino mayor as well as what he and his team accomplished over two terms in office.

Love Wins for First Same-Sex Couple Married in Denver

What was it like to be the first same-sex couple to be legally married in Denver? Fran & Anna Simon share their love story, their years-long fight for marriage equality and the work that remains to be done for the LGBTQ community.

How Denver’s First African American Fire Chief Contended With Racism

Before becoming Denver's first African American fire chief, Roderick "Rod" Juniel had to sue the fire department just so he could be allowed to be a firefighter. As he went up the ranks, he faced countless acts of racism. His is a story of perseverance, but also of hope.

Maurice Wade Made Cowboy Dreams Come True

During his childhood, Maurice Wade watched old Western films with his family every weekend. He loved watching the good guys win. Despite only seeing white cowboys portrayed on the screen, he was determined to become one when he grew up, just like his heroes.

Trailblazers

Federico Peña Reflects on Imagining a Great City

Love Wins for First Same-Sex Couple Married in Denver

How Denver’s First African American Fire Chief Contended With Racism

Maurice Wade Made Cowboy Dreams Come True

Dr. Justina Ford: The Mother Teresa of Five Points

Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Reflects on Education as a Civil Right for Kids

Polly Baca Led the Way for Latinas in Colorado and Across the Nation