How Denver’s Art Scene Responded to Black Lives Matter
A year after the murder of George Floyd, we checked in on Denver’s cultural gatekeepers who promised to address institutional racism in the arts—and the artists who held them accountable.
|Philip Clapham
Senior Editor
Philip Clapham edits the Compass section. Born in California and dragged to the Lone Star State as an adolescent, Philip is equal parts Angeleno and Texan. Ten years in New York City added a whole lot of Harlem to the mix. Philip discovered the power of storytelling while working for The New York Times‘ Lens column. An alumnus of The University of Texas and graduate of the Craig Newmark School of Journalism at the City University of New York, Philip is also a portrait photographer and fiction writer. When not making portraits (or suffering writer’s block), Philip enjoys travel, genealogy research (determined to break through the “Antebellum Wall”), re-reading Baldwin and Morrison, and weekend binges of America’s Next Top Model.
Time’s Kid of The Year Wants to Inspire Your Students’ Inner Genius
Gitanjali Rao’s new book teaches kids how to observe, brainstorm, research, build, and communicate their way from problem to solution.
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It’s the Last Weekend of Black History Month. Here’s How to Make the Most of It
Take in a socially distanced art show, pick-up some good eats, get your mind right, and flex your fashion game—all while supporting local Black artists and entrepreneurs.
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