Stone plaque outside of the once prosperous African American civilization in Colorado that honors its 100th anniversary. Photo credit: Monica Williams/NBC News
Scattered debris, dust and weathered buildings may be all that’s left, but the land that was once filled with proud African American farmers remains a symbol for Black independence and resilience. A group of individuals and a professor at the University of Northern Colorado are giving their best efforts to preserve the site.
Located just 30 miles east of UNC, along U.S. Highway 34, lies the remains of a successful Black settlement during the early 1900s…