Despite a shorter than usual legislative session and one interrupted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Colorado General Assembly passed critical legislation to protect the civil rights of all Coloradans and to counter an increase of hate in the state. One of the session’s greatest accomplishments was the passage of a bill that requires Holocaust and genocide education in
Eighteen new members also join regional board at meeting featuring keynote speaker Dr. Kathy Obear The ADL Mountain States Region held its 2020 annual meeting on June 30 on Zoom. At the meeting, ADL’s Board of Directors approved a slate of new board members and inducted Elisa Moran as its Chair. Moran is a long time regional and national ADL
Join the ADL Mountain States Region on Thursday, August 27, 2020 to participate in an exciting virtual fundraiser in honor of Sheldon (Shelly) Steinhauser, a community trailblazer who has devoted his life to championing diversity and civil rights for all. August will mark Shelly’s 90th birthday. Shelly is a true embodiment of ADL’s mission and values, having served as a
This week, people all over the United States will recognize and embrace one of the oldest and greatest celebrations for African Americans – Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger announced in Galveston Texas, the Civil War was over, and all previously enslaved people in Texas were free – effectively ending slavery. (This was two and a
June is LGBTQ Pride Month and ADL is proud to share several resources with the community for “Virtual Pride.” Denver Virtual Pride takes place this year on June 20-21, 2020. Now in its 45th year, Denver PrideFest festival typically draws more than 450,000 to Civic Center Park over two days, making it the largest Pride event in the Rocky Mountain Region.
