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The Black Santa Project in bringing holiday cheer to Denver!

Bar Red blends Italian cuisine with a vibrant Hip Hop culture, creating a unique destination for food lovers and music enthusiasts alike.

The Drop 104.7 is excited to announce our 5th Annual Food Drive, in partnership with Sonic! As we embrace the season of giving, we invite you to join us in supporting individuals and families in need throughout Colorado.

oin the Colorado Ethnic Media Exchange and Rocky Mountain PBS for a free screening of Undivide Us, followed by a community discussion.

KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP Hosts Step Up as Celebrity Crossing Guards DENVER – We’re passionate about building community both on and off the airwaves. On Wednesday, October 9, we were excited to participate once again in National Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day, marking the second year our organization has joined this important […]

The Listen Foundation is committed to helping deaf and hard of hearing children develop their best-spoken language skills through Listening and Spoken Language Therapy.

Live Your Lyrics is a powerful musical initiative aimed at promoting suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Founded by Dave Sluiter after losing his partner to suicide, the event uses the healing power of music to foster conversations that are often too painful to begin.

Rocky Mountain Public Media (RMPM) is proud to announce Ayana Contreras as the new Vice President of Radio to lead THE DROP and KUVO JAZZ.

Alexandra Sanchez, founder of Kamoke Publishing, is breaking barriers in children’s literature by championing representation and inclusivity for people with disabilities

This week on Community Corner, we had the privilege of sitting down with Hanna Simmons from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) of Denver.

Shopping With Dignity: Emily Stromquist Provides Food for Families & Kids in Need Emily Stromquist, Executive Director for Food for Hope joined Community Corner to discuss the organization’s mission of empowering and strengthening the future of communities by providing nutritious food to children in need. Currently, Food for Hope works with school districts in Adams […]

Self Care and Community Love: Big K.R.I.T. & DJ KTone Southern Hip-hop royalty Big K.R.I.T. and Denver’s own DJ KTone dropped by to share their journeys, insights, and wisdom with Maleman. Big K.R.I.T. emphasized the importance of self-care, focusing on mental and physical well-being in an industry that often overlooks it. DJ KTone echoed these […]

Ryan Harris Advocates for Donate Life Colorado: A Community Effort that Saves Lives Ryan Harris, former Denver Bronco, is a passionate advocate for organ and tissue donation through Donate Life Colorado. His commitment comes from a personal place: his father, a two-time kidney recipient, received his first kidney from a college roommate and his second […]

Transforming Lives Through Community: Falcons Youth Football Aaron Grimes and Damien Williams of Falcons Youth Football are making a profound impact on Denver’s Park Hill Community. As former athletes turned coaches, they bring diverse talents, such as Aaron’s skills with cameras and Damien’s passion for cooking, to support the youth. They focus on more than […]

Thomas always knew she wanted to write for young people, and writes so that everyone can see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

Denver’s local District Attorney (DA) elections are just around the corner, and it’s crucial to make your voice heard. Recently, Drop host Maleman sat down with both DA candidates, Leora Joseph and John Walsh, to discuss their visions for Denver. The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 25th, and you need to ensure your ballot is submitted by 7PM. If you haven’t mailed your ballot yet, it’s too late to send it by mail. Instead, use one of the drop-off locations to make sure your vote counts.

In celebration of Pride Month, we honor the LGBTQ+ community and champion acceptance, equality, and support. Meet Michael Sullivan and Gabrielle Williams from CampSeen, a pivotal program under YouthSeen dedicated to enhancing the social and emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

Denver-based community organizer and media leader Brother Jeff discusses how identity ties into empowerment for Black Americans.

10 Events to Celebrate Juneteenth in Colorado

Bobby and Angel Massie created Wanderland Outdoors in 2023. Their love of the lessons, freedom, mindfulness, and beauty of the outdoors drives them to provide a premium experience and access for BIPOC peoples in the outdoor industry. They founded Wanderland Outdoors to fill the need in the outdoor space for a diversity in faces, an elevated luxury experience, and to help reconnect future “wanderers” to the land around them.

Governor Polis Signs Racial Equity Study Bill (SB 53)

Empowering Lives: Breakthrough’s Transformative Impact Empowering Lives: Breakthrough’s Transformative Impact Breakthrough is a remarkable organization transforming the lives of individuals with criminal pasts and reshaping community perceptions. Led by Stacy Putka and Ashley Furst, Breakthrough aims to break the cycle of incarceration and poverty, particularly for families. Their mission emphasizes creating a supportive community, with […]

Faith, Vision and Victory: Nelo’s Inspiring Journey Nelo is a powerhouse of talent and heart, making waves as a Hip Hop artist, nonprofit director, and preacher. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in the vibrant city of Denver, Nelo’s story is as dynamic as his music. His musical journey began in the most soulful […]

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!!

“Be Fast” Understanding how to identify the symptoms of a stroke Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time—these are the key signs to watch for in a stroke, according to advocate Maggie Whittum. She recently appeared on Community Corner to discuss her documentary, “The Great Now What,” which explores her life after a stroke ten years […]

Ashley Furst, Marketing & Communications Manager for Goodwill of Colorado joined CC to talk about the work the organization does with those who’s seeking reformative employment.

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 […]

Community Corner | Museo de las Americas Listen to the Full Conversation Here! Museo de las Americas Celebrates Latin American Art and Heritage Drop host’s Sugabear and LaMolly were recently joined by Cristina Del Hoyo and Louis Trujillo of Museo de las Americas. This wasn’t just any conversation; it was a lively exchange brimming with […]

Monica the Great: Spinning Poetry into Hip-Hop and Empowering Women in Music

Stephen Smith-Contreras from Youth On Record joined Community Corner to talk about the importance of giving youth a safe space to create and learn. Youth on Record empowers young creatives to achieve their artistic, personal, and academic best by employing Colorado musicians and artists as their coaches and mentors.

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.

Singer, Broadway Performer Devin Bowles talks Pushing Past Rejection and Going After Your Dreams

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.

Community Corner hosts SugaBear and LaMolly talk with Sade Cooper, Javon Brame and Katherine Casey from Justice for Black Coloradans about their historic work to secure reparations for the Centennial State’s Black residents through the legislative process.

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.

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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Our "5 Elements of Hip Hop" event was LIT! The event explored the foundations of Hip-Hop through an interactive immersion in art, poetry, movement, history, and culture. Each element had its own immersive experience lead by those in our local hip hop community: DJing The pioneers for DJing included Grandmaster Flash and mixtape king DJ [...]
Today on The Morning DROP we had Jessie from Inside Out Youth Services call in today for a Therapy Tuesday session regarding the tragedy in Colorado Springs at Club Q. About Jessie: Jessie is a queer activist, poet, and community organizer committed to the liberation of LGBTIA2+ young people. She is charged with mobilizing resources, [...]

Fundraisers: Club Q recently shared the preferred donation site for victims of the shooting. It is the Colorado Healing Fund that is activated for this tragedy. The Colorado Healing Fund was founded in 2018 by a group of victim advocates and community leaders to establish a secure way for the public to contribute to victims of mass casualty crimes […]

Youth on Record has announced the official Underground Music Showcase (UMS) pocast called “Underground at the Showcase” is now available on ALL major streaming platforms! The podcast has 14 episodes and includes interviews with UMS performers from the previous summer. The show was produced by five youth interns from Youth on Record. Giving people the […]

It's our 3rd Annual Food Drive! We've partnered again with SONIC to help give food to our communities. Visit a participating SONIC location anytime November 7th - 19th, 2022 to donate non-perishable food items to benefit Denver Inner City Parish. Denver Inner City Parish supports individuals and families in our community, empowering them to break the [...]

Denver Basic Income Project is accepting applications now through November 3 at 5pm. The Denver Basic Income Project serves unhoused people by providing direct cash payments in an effort to encourage a healthier society centered around human thriving. Their goal is to learn which approach has the greatest impact on stable housing, overall well being, […]

It's that time again to remember to DROP your ballot and VOTE! General Election Day is November 8, 2022. Click HERE to view the full election calendar. Our sister station, Rocky Mountain PBS will be providing election results once they are made public (starting when polls close at 7 p.m. on November 8), visit rmpbs.org/2022-midterms [...]
On Tuesday, October 11, THE DROP 104.7 partnered with our own Rocky Mountain PBS, our sister station KUVO JAZZ 89.3 and our partner, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver to host a community screening of Episode 2 of the PBS series "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine". Following the screening, we held a conversation to [...]
THE DROP 104.7  is proud to announce a media partnership with The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver)  in support of MCA Denver’s current exhibition, The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse, on view until February 5, 2023. Each month MCA Denver and THE DROP 104.7 will partner to offer [...]
What: Making Black America: Through the Grapevine When: Tuesday, October 11, 6-8 pm Where: Buell Public Media Center, 2101 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO Rocky Mountain PBS partners with THE DROP 104.7, KUVO JAZZ 89.3, and the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver to present a screening of Episode 2 of the PBS series Making Black America: [...]

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