/tags/black-history Black History en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:33:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-12/funk-music-deserves-more-respect-a-cu-professor-argues-in-his-new-book You may think of funk music as pure fun. But it has a much deeper history and cultural meaning. That’s the subject of a new book from a CU professor that digs into the history of funk, and why it spoke to the upheaval of the late 1960s. The overlooked history of funk – today on In The NoCo. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:33:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-02-12/funk-music-deserves-more-respect-a-cu-professor-argues-in-his-new-book In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-18/a-unique-version-of-the-nutcracker-illuminates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood An unusual twist on the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker' is set to open this weekend. It uses Duke Ellington’s jazz version of the famous score to celebrate the history of Five Points, which was known in the 1930s and ‘40s as “The Harlem of the West.” A conversation with the show’s director, on today’s In The NoCo. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-18/a-unique-version-of-the-nutcracker-illuminates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-05/a-barbecue-historian-champions-a-forgotten-colorado-culinary-hero Columbus B. Hill was a towering figure in Colorado’s barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today we talk with barbecue historian Adrian Miller about why he wrote about the “best barbecue man in the West.” It’s part of In The NoCo’s new Holiday Book Club! Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-12-05/a-barbecue-historian-champions-a-forgotten-colorado-culinary-hero In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2024-11-15/pride-of-the-points-the-legacy-and-recognition-of-denvers-all-black-fire-station Fire Station No. 3 in Denver with a legacy of all-Black fire crews has been added to the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique architecture and ethnic heritage. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-15/pride-of-the-points-the-legacy-and-recognition-of-denvers-all-black-fire-station Emma VandenEinde /podcast/inthenoco/2024-09-06/a-forgotten-hero-of-colorado-barbecue-history-is-about-to-get-some-overdue-recognition Columbus B. Hill was a legendary figure in Colorado’s barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today on In The NoCo, Denver author Adrian Miller shares the story of the "best barbecue man in the West.” Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-09-06/a-forgotten-hero-of-colorado-barbecue-history-is-about-to-get-some-overdue-recognition In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-19/how-a-boulder-museum-exhibit-celebrates-overlooked-black-coloradans An exhibit at the Museum of Boulder illuminates the often untold stories of Black Coloradans and their influence on our region's history – and future. On In The NoCo we hear from one of the project's creators, author and soul food historian Adrian Miller. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:33:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-19/how-a-boulder-museum-exhibit-celebrates-overlooked-black-coloradans In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-14/a-csu-professors-juneteenth-bike-ride-offers-a-unique-historic-perspective Juneteenth is our newest federal holiday. It’s observed on June 19, but many cities across Colorado will celebrate Freedom Day this weekend, with music festivals and community gatherings. On In The NoCo, CSU professor Ray Black discusses the meaning of Juneteenth, and the unique way he'll celebrate the holiday. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:33:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-06-14/a-csu-professors-juneteenth-bike-ride-offers-a-unique-historic-perspective In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole /news/2024-05-20/ed-dwight-americas-first-black-astronaut-candidate-finally-goes-to-space-60-years-later Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos' rocket company. The 90-year-old Dwight blasted off from West Texas with five other passengers on Sunday. Mon, 20 May 2024 15:05:40 GMT /news/2024-05-20/ed-dwight-americas-first-black-astronaut-candidate-finally-goes-to-space-60-years-later Associated Press /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-16/why-the-historic-black-community-of-dearfield-continues-to-fascinate In the early 1900s, the community of Dearfield was Colorado’s largest Black homesteading site. It thrived for many years, until the Dust Bowl and the Depression pushed residents out. UNC scholar George Junne explains why it’s important to reflect on the community today. Thu, 16 May 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-16/why-the-historic-black-community-of-dearfield-continues-to-fascinate In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-29/colorados-historic-dearfield-community-exemplifies-what-black-people-have-done-and-could-do We close out Black History Month today on In The NoCo with a look at Dearfield. In the early 1900s, it was Colorado’s largest Black homesteading site. Local scholar George Junne tells us why it’s important to reflect on that community today. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-29/colorados-historic-dearfield-community-exemplifies-what-black-people-have-done-and-could-do In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent