On Saturday, the city of Longmont will host its first-ever in-person Juneteenth celebration with special guests, music, workshops, and performances from local artists. KGNU's Rossana Longo-Better spoke with Longmont council member and KGNU board member Shiquita Yarbrough about how the event hopes to empower youth and bring communities together. Listen: […]
Gas prices are rising rapidly week over week and those hikes are nudging some to look at the viability of bike commutes. One local organization, Community Cycles, has been preaching that gospel for years and will be seeking converts this time next week with its annual Summer Bike to Work […]
CU Boulder is its own jurisdiction within Boulder city limits. The campus has its own police force and its own fleet of garbage trucks. CU Boulder was also an early adopter of Zero Waste principals. So, what happens to the waste? Is it treated differently that the rest of the […]
Our guest this morning is Adriana Paola Palacios Luna; mother of three, communicator, sociologist and volunteer community connector. She's passionate about art, science and culture for social justice. Adriana is the Founder of Luna Cultura, which recently celebrated its anniversary at the Boulder Public Library. Adriana Paola Palacios Luna is […]
Young people were at the helm of organizing nationwide "March for our Lives" demonstrations over the weekend. While the crowds at the Denver rally trended young, participants of a solidarity march in Boulder were overwhelming retirees. KGNU’s Shannon Young dropped by the march in the park across from the Frasier […]
Thousands will stand up against gun violence this weekend in Denver's March For Our Lives rally. Students have organized rallies in Denver, Longmont and Colorado Springs. During our A Public Affairs Rossana Longo-Better Spoke with two 17-year-old Denver-based student organizers. Brady Roland from Arvada West High School and Carly Kessel […]