DENVER — Denver’s Five Points neighborhood is a vibrant tapestry woven from threads of history, culture, and resilient community members. Its cultural significance reflects a broader narrative of how a neighborhood changes and how the people within remember the past while embracing the future.
“There’s so many people we need to celebrate in this community,” said Terri Gentry, a volunteer docent at the Black American West Museum.
Gentry said that the neighborhood’s character is rooted in love, respect, and a strong sense of identity — values borne from a community that historically faced exclusion elsewhere…