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#tapculture with Shadia Lemus

Jim Morrissey

In our conversation with the marketing and communications director at History Colorado, Shadia Lemus, we learned why it’s probably time for Hispanic Heritage Month to adopt a new name and how we can celebrate Colorado’s Hispanic and Latino heritage year-round. 1. Tell us about yourself. How did you make your way to History Colorado? […]

#tapculture with Tricia Downing

Jim Morrissey

It’s been quite a “year,” right? How have you stayed focused on your goals? What if your goals were huge, like competing in the Olympic or Paralympic Games? We caught up with Paralympian Tricia Downing for perspective. 1. You’re an athlete. Tell us about your journey. I was a competitive cyclist. In 2000, I […]

PowHERful Brands: Element 79

Meredith Vaughan

What’s in a brand name? For one jeweler in Denver, a brand name is a precious metal. Element 79, otherwise known as gold and abbreviated Au on the periodic table, is also a retail shop in Denver’s Cherry Creek North. Nestled within Cherry Creek North’s 16 walkable blocks of fashion, home furnishing, salons, […]

Speaking Out About Women in Technology

Tara Foulkrod

What does it mean to be a woman in tech? I gotta be honest. I’m still figuring it out. Although I always liked technology and computing, I didn’t know that it would be an arena that I would enjoy and in which I would thrive. And I certainly didn’t know I’d be asked to […]

#tapculture with Drew McNamara

Jim Morrissey

We’re marking the historic passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act by talking with Drew McNamara, founder of Creative Souls. His company sources artwork by people with disabilities then prints the designs on unique shoes, bags, and clothing. The artists receive a portion of the proceeds from every sale. 1. We understand you’d been […]

PowHERful Brands: Black Girl Sunscreen

Meredith Vaughan

It’s hot. It’s summer. It’s July. Whether you’re at the top of a mountain or chilling poolside, we have one critical question: Where’s your sunscreen? And when you think sunscreen, you think white. Am I right? Lotion or spray, count on taking on an eggshell sheen. It’s one thing if your skin is light. […]

You Can Keep Your Cookies. For Now.

Jön White

By now, you’ve likely heard the big news. As summarized by The Wall Street Journal … Google delayed its plan to scrap a widely used technology to track web-browsing habits amid regulatory scrutiny and concern from privacy advocates and the advertising industry over the search giant’s approach to replacing the tool. Let’s hit […]

#tapculture with Johnny Humphrey

Peyton Hopkins

Alright, first up, what is it? Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month, or LGBTQ Pride Month, is celebrated in the month of June. More on its origins follows in this #tapculture Q&A with Johnny Humphrey, director of inclusivity services at The Center on Colfax. Since opening in 1976, The Center has grown to […]