| Little Rock 9 reunite in Denver |
  DENVER - Hundreds of people stood and cheered at the sight of nine adults who, as teenagers, made history by integrating Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. More... |
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| Education advocate remembered |
 DENVER - A woman who was an advocate for minority citizens and equal access to education was remembered at a memorial service Sunday afternoon. More... |
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ORAL HISTORIES |
| Omar D. Blair |
 Omar D. Blair is regarded as a true trailblazer in education. He stood up for programs that would benefit all students, particularly minority students. More... |
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| Marie Louise Greenwood |
 Marie Louise Greenwood exhibited great determination and resiliency in becoming one of Denver's first black schoolteachers. She prevailed and overcame severe opposition in the 1930s, when segregation had a strong grip on the city. Even after retiring in 1974 Greenwood's passion and dedication motivated her to volunteer in several programs for children in northeast Denver for several more years. More... |
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| Arie Parks Taylor |
 Arie Parks Taylor was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 27, 1927. She was one of 10 children. She Attended Miami University in Oberlin, Ohio. Afterward, she joined the United States Air Force in 1951. Arie was the first African-American female Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Women's Air Force (WAF) training; the first African-American WAF classroom instructor. More... |
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| Elvin R. Caldwell |
 Elvin R. Caldwell was born April 11, 1919 in Denver, Colorado to Wilba and Inez Caldwell. He was one of 12 children. He graduated from East High School in Denver, Colorado and received a track scholarship to the University of Colorado. He also attended the University of Denver for two years. More... |
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| John William Mosley, Jr. |
 John William Mosley, Jr. was born in Denver, Colorado on June 21, 1921. His father came to Colorado attracted by the Cripple Creek silver rush but settled his family in Denver. Mosley attended Whittier Elementary School, Cole Junior High School and Manual Training High School in Denver, Colorado. More... |
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| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES |
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| -Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library |
| -James P. Beckworth Mountain Club |
| -Mizel Museum |
| -Black American West Museum |
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| Justina Ford: Born in 1871, Justina Ford became Colorado's first African-American Woman Doctor after she and her husband, John, moved to Denver in 1921. |
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| Cathay Williams: As the only known female Buffalo Soldier, Cathay Williams proudly served in the all-black regiment for two years under the name "William Cathay" before anyone discovered she was really a woman. |
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| Nat Love: A champion riding, roping and shooting cowboy, Nat Love moved to Denver in 1889. In 1907, he published his autobiography "The Life and Adventures of Nat Love." |
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| James P. Beckwourth: Born in 1798, James Beckwourth was a mountain man, fur trapper, explorer, frontiersman, army scout, Crow Chief and co-founder of the city of Pueblo. |
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