Ingrid Larragoity from El Sistema Colorado joined CC to discuss the importance of teaching children about string instruments in the setting of an orchestra. El Sistema Colorado seeks to provide music without barriers!
With all the triggering images circulating around social media, we at THE DROP are focusing on helping those in our community who may feel unseen and unheard, especially when the national spotlight fades. WE SEE YOU, WE HEAR YOU!!
Common’s Generational Connection to Colorado
On this episode of Black Millennial Mom, Cedes chats with firefighters Javon Mays, Brittany Raday, and Marcus Palmer about how they have successfully juggled one of the most extreme careers while raising young children. While Javon’s, Brittany’s, and Marcus’s jobs are more intense than others, their take on parenting may sound familiar as you really don’t know what it is like until you live it.
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Want to win Tickets to the Nuggets vs Timberwolves Game 2?… Tune in to The Kick Back with Unique and Cedes and listen for “2 Truths and a Lie” during the 4 o’clock hour. We will ask three questions related to Colorado Driving Laws, and you have to pick out the lie. Be the first […]
Community Corner Interview: Sun Valley Kitchen Nestled in Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood, Sun Valley Kitchen is a beacon of hope and nourishment. Founded by Glenn Harper it has organically grown over a decade to meet the evolving needs of the community. Offering vital food access programs, youth initiatives, and health services, alongside contributions from Denver […]
This Black Millennial Mom Podcast episode highlights the struggles and successes these nurses, Ashley Bingham and Brittany Ramirez, have experienced throughout their careers as moms to young children. From schooling to COVID, these nurses showcase the good and bad the healthcare field brings to you while being a parent.
Listen daily to THE DROP 104.7 for your chance to win VIP seats to our 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Brunch Extravaganza, hosted by Ya Girl
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Sarahí Hernandez from Hecho en Westwood joins Community Corner to talk about the collectively led, organized and operated community group that works to create a community-owned economy.
Telly Talks the Inspiration Behind her Upcoming Album Super Soni*dos host La Molly talks with Latin Artist, Telly about her upcoming album, how her mom plays a role in her writing process and she got her start in music.
Divinity Purvey and Matthew Mitchell from Denver Human Services for Child Welfare, plus Christopher Palmerin, a father who graduated through Colorado’s Fatherhood Program joined SugaBear’s Community Corner to discuss parenting and the support available for fathers.
Community Corner hosts SugaBear and LaMolly talk with Reach Ministries’, Pastor James West and Rene Lima-marin about working with young people in our community and how to pursue progress not perfection.
Congrats to our 2024 Battle for the Block winner NELO! Congrats to the winner of this years #BattleForTheBlock competition Nelo! Catch Nelo live at The Drop’s 4th Annual Block Party Saturday June 8th opening for Common! Check out more from Nelo before the show:
Prince Dykes of “The Investor Show” joined Community Corner with SugaBear and La Molly to discuss the critical importance of teaching our youth about financial literacy.
Announcing that our 4th Annual Block Party starring Common will be on June 8th at Levitt Pavilion Denver! This is a free show with limited VIP tickets available. CLICK HERE FOR VIP TICKETS 104.7 The Drop is kicking off summer with its fourth annual Block Party, a free concert from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, [...]
Congrats to our Top 5 for Battle for the Block Season 2! Voting Closed on March 29 - Check back soon for results! Ave Grim Avenue or Ave Grim's goal is to become one of the greats. A household name. His love for the music keeps him busy in the studio, and his stage [...]
Throughout Black History Month Unique Henderson and Ya Girl Cedes are talking with with Black-owned businesses that are making waves in our community. One of the businesses they sat down with was Bryson Knight, owner of Eye Envy Vision. Eye Envy's mission is to provide exceptional eye and vision care to the City of Aurora. [...]
In this episode of The Black Millennial Mom Podcast, created in collaboration with The Women's Foundation of Colorado, we take a deeper look at the world of childcare and evaluate it from all perspectives. From the daycare owners to legislation educators, we have a gloves-off conversation about what's happening and how we can encourage change. [...]
Throughout Black History Month Unique Henderson and Ya Girl Cedes are talking with with Black-owned businesses that are making waves in our community. One of the businesses they sat down with was Corey Thurman, owner of Kickin' Tires and Brakes. Kickin' Tires and Brakes is a Colorado based new tire retailer. Their goal is to [...]
Charlyn Moss, Founder & CEO of Working Within joined SugaBear’s Community Corner to talk about her journey as a young entrepreneur and becoming the founder and CEO of Working Within, a nonprofit that invests in the success of Black social enterprise leaders. Learn more at: https://www.workingwithin.net/ Check out the full interview below: WANT MORE MUSIC [...]
Throughout Black History Month Unique Henderson and Ya Girl Cedes are talking with with Black-owned businesses that are making waves in our community. One of the businesses they sat down with was Lawrence and Larimer. "FAMOUS" is more than a clothing line; it's a celebration of Black excellence, a fusion of fashion, and a tribute [...]
Micah Smith from CABJ (Colorado Association of Black Journalists) joined SugaBear on SugaBear’s Community Corner to talk about the re-emergence of the CABJ and the importance of black storytelling. Check out the full interview below: WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO [...]
Throughout Black History Month Unique Henderson and Ya Girl Cedes are talking with with Black-owned businesses that are making waves in our community. One of the businesses they sat down with was Black + Blossomed. "Creating floral art became my sanctuary—a therapeutic escape from the chaos of the world. Black + Blossomed was born out [...]
Throughout Black History Month Unique Henderson and Ya Girl Cedes are talking with with Black-owned businesses that are making waves in our community. One of the businesses they sat down with was Bodies by Perseverance. "We’re original 303, Denver before the traffic, the franchises…We create the healthiest, strongest, fittest and sexiest bodies in Denver. We’re [...]
On air host Maleman sat down with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on THE MISSION for a candid conversation about life and work. Check out the full interview below: WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A [...]
Throughout Black History Month Unique Henderson and Ya Girl Cedes are talking with with Black-owned businesses that are making waves in our community. One of the businesses they sat down with was TK's Surf and Turf Kitchen. "We’re a independent, family operated seafood restaurant located minutes away from the Kennedy Golf course in Denver, CO. [...]
THE DROP 104.7 IS LOOKING FOR THE TOP 5 PERFORMING ARTISTS IN COLORADO TO PERFORM AT THE DROP 104.7’S 4TH ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY! Show us your stage presence by sharing a video of you performing! (Drop a link in the form) VIDEO RULES: NO MUSIC VIDEOS! You can rap, sing, we want to see YOUR [...]
ScHoolboy Q is poised to come back into the spotlight with an upcoming 6th studio album after a long hiatus. Blue Lips is set to release March 1st, 2024 through the legendary label Top Dog Entertainment (TDE). On Tuesday, he shared the album track list through social media with a teaser video (available on YouTube) [...]
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WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A donation to THE DROP helps us continue our mission to provide a voice to our community, support local independent R&B and Hip Hop artists, and play everything from [...]
WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A donation to THE DROP helps us continue our mission to provide a voice to our community, support local independent R&B and Hip Hop artists, and play everything from [...]
WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A donation to THE DROP helps us continue our mission to provide a voice to our community, support local independent R&B and Hip Hop artists, and play everything from [...]
WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A donation to THE DROP helps us continue our mission to provide a voice to our community, support local independent R&B and Hip Hop artists, and play everything from [...]
WANT MORE MUSIC NEWS, UPDATES AND MORE? SUBSCRIBE TO THE SAMPLE, OUR E-NEWSLETTER IN YOUR INBOX EVERY OTHER THURSDAY! CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT AND DONATE TODAY! A donation to THE DROP helps us continue our mission to provide a voice to our community, support local independent R&B and Hip Hop artists, and play everything from [...]
Where: Early Connections Learning Centers | 104 East Rio Grande Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 When: Wednesday February 7th 2024 • 6:00 pm CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS Join us for this thoughtful discussion on the realities of childcare access in Colorado Springs and statewide from multiple perspectives – parent, childcare owner, and policy advocate. [...]
Last week on Therapy Thursday, we had Michelle Tijerina from Voz y Corazón to talk about suicide prevention and wellness for youth. Voz y Corazón focuses on empowering youth voices and hearts through art and connectedness. It is a free community-based support group for youth, focused on self-acceptance, group connection and mentorship - all supported [...]
Join us for an uplifting afternoon of laughter and gospel music at the Black Joy Gospel Experience, a comedy show and gospel concert presented by KUVO JAZZ and 104.7 THE DROP. When: Saturday February 24th 2024 | 2:00 pm Where: New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO This event will be hosted by the talented actor, radio [...]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech details his dream of racial integration, but he was also deeply invested in fighting for the rights of poor and working-class people regardless of race, and far beyond the American South. In fact, in 1966, he and his family moved to the West Side of Chicago into [...]
This week on SugaBear's Community Corner, we had special guest Maryum Ali with us in the studio! We could listen to her talk for hours, she told so many incredible stories. She discussed yhe 20th anniversary of her children’s book about her father Muhammad Ali’s life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and more! Watch the [...]
Motivated for 2024 because you get to set new goals/resolutions? But...then February comes and you can't even remember what those goals/resolutions were? You're not alone! First of all, if you haven't set any goals yet and want to, be sure to read our quick guide on goal setting: https://www.thedrop303.org/featured/setting-goals-for-the-new-year-a-quick-guide/ Okay, it's a new year and [...]