As part of #newsCOneeds, we’re one of 30 Colorado newsrooms joining forces to amplify the impact of local journalism — not just in our newsroom, but in communities across our state. Collectively, our work is essential to a better-informed community and a healthy democracy, but it would not be possible without the support of people like you. We aim to raise $5,000 by December 31. Along with a recap of each issue, our December cover story features the beautiful Sheridan Guerin, the first Black ballerina to have a principal role in Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker. We look at the 46th Annual Denver Film Festival and Global Down Syndrome’s “Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show.” Dr. Ryan Ross announces graduates of the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado’s Connect leadership program. Latrice Owens highlights the Kwanzaa holiday, with information about its history and importance. This year’s celebration will pay tribute to Elder Thedora Jackson, president of the Kwanzaa Committee of Denver, Inc., whose recent
