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Soaring on the Wings of a Dream:
Ed Dwight's Genius Takes Off in DEN Exhibition
By Wayne Trujillo
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Ed Dwight, Jr. is accustomed to attention and accolades. His biography and artistry regularly appear on major media outlets, broadcast to international audiences. The latest toast to Dwight’s oeuvre takes place within a relatively brief drive from both his studio and residence, but will still play to an international audience of millions. Denver International Airport hosts the latest salute when the Mile High City’s international transportation portal honors the Denver-based artist later this month with an exhibit titled, “Soaring on the Wings of a Dream.”
The airport, officially abbreviated as DEN, reported that more than 58 million passengers passed through the hub last year, which gives an idea of the sheer number that will gaze and marvel at Dwight’s preternatural ability to capture towering moments and characters in bronze. This latest homage comes on the heel of features in the Smithsonian Magazine, CBS Mornings and the New York Times. But, even those formidable podiums don’t have the size, scope and immersive reach of the DEN exhibit.
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We won! Members of the Denver Urban Spectrum attended the Colorado Press Association conference and awards ceremony in September. The staff took home 12 awards for various categories including storytelling, advertising, and designs from 2021. More than that we had the opportunity to spend time with fellow journalists – veterans and newbies. All trying to navigate how journalism fits in today’s world of social media where everyone can truly tell their own story in their own way. Participating in the event was enlightening and exciting for us as we were preparing to finalize stories for this issue.
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This month writer Wayne Trujillo shares with us his interview with astronaut (trainee)-turned-sculptor Ed Dwight, who was recently featured on CBS Mornings with Gayle King. We also feature pieces highlighting a couple of well-known figures – Terrance Roberts and Rep. Leslie Herod – in Denver’s African American who are stepping into the Denver mayoral race. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we check in with 19-year cancer survivor Jackie Wesley about her passion for highlighting and supporting women on their journey with the disease. Understanding that cancer can impact us in other ways, we are underscoring awareness for prostate cancer.
A takeaway from our conference is that we need more time to sit face-to-face and have simple conversations.
Angelia D. McGowan
Managing Editor
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The Improbable Candidate: Former Gang Leader Turned Activist Terrance Roberts' Quest to Become Denver's Next Mayor
By Alfonzo Porter
The saga involving former gang leader, turned community activist, turned Denver mayoral hopeful, Terrance Roberts, appears to have again captured the attention of many across the Mile High City. The once notorious gangbanger spoke at an event at the Denver Press Club on September 8, looking like anything but a criminal. His pressed and polished presence was at once disarming while simultaneously concerning; leaving some perhaps questioning, is he for real?
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Striking a Chord for Breast Cancer Survivors
By Angelia D. McGowan
Last month the United States marked the anniversary of 9/11. The horror of that day in 2001 was compounded exponentially for Jackie Wesley, who received a diagnosis of stage 111B invasive carcinoma breast cancer over the telephone while she was in a grocery store. She was 39. She did not isolate herself. She reached out, turning her battle into an opportunity to support others. Eventually she established her nonprofit, Fighting Together to Save Lives. The organization’s goal is to be a vehicle of hope in the community and to help those diagnosed with resources in their everyday lives.
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Leslie Herod Launches Campaign for Denver Mayor
Herod pledges to bring change and meaningful results to city issues
Community leader, social justice reform advocate and state representative for House District 8, Leslie Herod, launched her campaign for Mayor of Denver. Herod vowed to refrain from a business-as-usual approach, and instead focus on bringing people together to meet today’s challenges and create real results. “I’m running for mayor for a very simple reason — our city is struggling as it changes and I have the record of achievements and experience to chart a new path forward for Denver,” said Leslie Herod.
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October 2022
We won! Members of the Denver Urban Spectrum attended the Colorado Press Association conference and awards ceremony in September. The staff took home 12 awards for various categories including storytelling...
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September 2022
Hustle and Bustle. Wow! It’s that time of year. The hustle and bustle that comes with new beginnings. There’s so much going on as parents prepare their children to go back to school, shopping for school supplies and new clothes...
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August 2022
Denver! You were out and about the last month or two as you will see in the Around Town section. DUS was able to capture those good times as well as some more serious affairs. In this issue, readers will find highlights...
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July 2022
The world is back open. While the world was deep in the throes of the pandemic, we all wondered when we would be able to gather with our friends and family again...
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June 2022
Music can raise someone’s mood, get them excited, or make them calm and relaxed. Music also allows us to feel nearly or possibly all emotions that we experience in our lives...
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