The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was established in Colorado in 1922. By 1924, the Klan had obtained control of Colorado’s Republican Party. Because the KKK was so visible it enabled them to threaten minorities even when they were not physically there.
Camp Amache, located in Granada, Colorado, is in a dry, hot climate with little to nothing nearby. This area became known for the incarceration camp, as 7,5002 people were incarcerated there between 1942 and 1945. Camp Amache was similar to other camps as it forced Japanese Americans to live in close quarters with multiple other families, attempted to cleanse them of their culture, and forced them to work hard, manual labor jobs without any pay.
Colorado has a long and checkered past, full of queer Coloradoans making waves.
Denver’s Park Hill was a microcosm of racial issues that affected the entire country in the 60s and 70s.
A History of Racialized Housing Discrimination in Fort Collins. Dates of sources range from 1926 to 1948. How does history affect where we live today? How are democracy, capitalism, and racism interrelated? To what extent does where you live influence how you live?
Original Black families and historical sites of Fort Collins, Colorado. Who were some of the founding Black people and families in Fort Collins? Why is it important to learn about racially diverse groups of people both locally and nationally/internationally?
During the 1860s, the Overland Trail was a critical route in the westward expansion of the United States. Stretching from western Kansas to Salt Lake City, the trail passed through parts of modern-day Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah.
Before Westward expansion by the United States, the lands that would become Colorado and Wyoming were occupied by several Native American tribes. Colorado was home to the Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Navajo tribes, who lived scattered across the Eastern plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the southern desert regions.
Native Americans continue to shape Colorado in numerous ways—culturally, politically, and economically. Their traditions, art, and customs enrich the state’s heritage, while their advocacy influences policies on land rights and sovereignty. Additionally, Native-owned businesses and tourism contribute significantly to Colorado’s economy, showcasing their enduring impact.
The circumstances of Hispanic and Mexican laborers and their communities in the American Southwest fluctuated throughout the twentieth century, often in tandem with federal policies that interacted with their legal status.
