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Celebrating Juneteenth 2025 June 9, 2025 June 19th is the official date for Juneteenth 2025. The name “Juneteenth” combines two words: “June” and “nineteenth” and is believed to be the oldest African American holiday, having been celebrated annually in different parts of the country since 1866.   Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States…

Meet Devin: Policy Programs Specialist March 3, 2025 As the Policy Programs Specialist at the Boulder Chamber, I work on various areas of policy that benefit the business community; that’s you—that’s for you. I research and advocate for you on initiatives that impact housing, education, mental health, taxes, regulations, and fees, many areas of advocacy…

Black History Month: Honoring William Whitsell, the First African American Coloradan Male matt.wiggins@boulderchamber.com In honor of Black History Month, the Boulder Chamber is pleased to acknowledge William Whitsell, the first African American male born in Colorado, according to the Denver Public Library.  William’s parents were likely freed slaves who journeyed to Colorado in search of…

Tayer: Black History Month: Are You Ready? February 1, 2024 Originally posted by BizWest, February 1, 2024. With the dawn of Feb. 1, we welcome the annual celebration of Black History Month. I know I will enjoy honoring the occasion with a special event at the University of Colorado Center for African and African American…