“Staying visible for our own survival”: Latino Pride is coming to Aurora this summer

Last year, Colorado Latino Pride cancelled its pride event due to concerns over ICE. This year, those organizers will be joining forces with Aurora Pride to put on a celebration of community and visibility.

Addison Herron-Wheeler, Director of Out Front Magazine, brings us a conversation about what that looks like and why it’s so important in 2026. Herron-Wheeler spoke with Jose, an Aurora Pride organizer, to learn more.

The full-length version of this interview aired on KGNU’s Metro, and you can listen at kgnu.org/shows/metro.

This story aired on the Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.