On today鈥檚 Colorado Edition: As COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out across the state, health experts are noting disparities in communities of color. We鈥檒l hear about the work of , and a group in the , working to change that by broadening the message around the safety of the vaccines. And we鈥檒l hear from Dr. Melba Patillo Beals, one of the members of the Little Rock Nine, about her experience integrating Central High School in 1957 and the ongoing fight against racism today.
Today鈥檚 guests include: , chief inclusion and diversity officer at Centura Health, and member of the Colorado ; and educator, author and journalist . Today鈥檚 episode features reporting from of Aspen Public Radio.
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Colorado Edition is hosted by Erin O'Toole () and Henry Zimmerman. Our producers are Tess Novotny () and Alana Schreiber (). The web was edited by digital editor Jackie Hai. We get production help from Rae Solomon ). KUNC news director Brian Larson is our executive producer.
Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show provided by Blue Dot Sessions.
KUNC's Colorado Edition is a news magazine taking an in-depth look at the issues and culture of Northern Colorado. It's available on our website, as well as on , , , or . You can hear the show on KUNC, Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m., or Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m.
