Five Points Stories & News
Prescott: The Importance of Health Literacy
As we move into the beautiful fall season in Colorado, we should all take a quick pause to recognize that October is Health Literacy Month. With more and more Americans facing crushing medical debt - 1 in 3 adults in particular and 65% of Americans reporting that they or someone close to them has had a medical bill go into collections - it is important to highlight the benefits of health literacy. As a longtime activist in Colorado, a particular area of concern that has come across my radar recently is that involving Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).
Tale of two Five Points: What to do about RiNo?
Love it or hate it, RiNo (The River North Arts District) has grown beyond being just an arts-based Business Improvement District both statistically and in the everyday narrative. Everyday residents and visitors in the RiNo area don’t believe or understand that they are in Five Points. When they describe where they live it is just easier to say RiNo. RiNo has become a distinct geographic area where over 10,000 people live. It is distinct enough from the other parts of Five Points to be considered a neighborhood in its own right. Hear me out, the encyclopedia defines a neighborhood as such:
Lobato: Virtual Worship, A Blessing for Some
Juan Lobato shares insight on how the virtual worship is impacting Kingdom Hall.
Thomas: Why are we celebrating?
Marie Thomas shares her thoughts on the recent festivals after a year of social unrest and the pandemic.
Marc Neal: Juneteenth, Between The Lines
Local resident Marc Neal shares his thoughts on Juneteenth
The COVID-19 Effect on Five Points
Fathima Dickerson, General Manager of Welton Street Cafe, shares thoughts on the state of Five Points during the Pandemic.
Black Love and Pandemic Dating
Diamond Peters shares some insights on the daunting prospect of dating during the Pandemic for black singles.
Peters: Safely Support Tea Lee’s During Level Red
Don’t forget the local teahouse & bookstore, Tea Lee’s, during the holidays. Make sure to stop by and order your favorite tea even if you have to enjoy it at home.
Atlas: Kill 2 birds with 1 stone, buy Thanksgiving Dinner from Welton Street Cafe and Stay Home
Kwon Atlas urges you to buy Thanksgiving dinner from Welton Street Cafe & Stay Home. Support a black business & protect yourself and others from COVID-19
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