Once a thriving hub for Black culture, music, and business, Five Points faces challenges brought on by gentrification and development.
The week’s episode features Norman Harris, executive director of the Five Points Improvement District, who discusses the economic and cultural impacts of neighborhood changes. Fathima Dickerson, co-owner of the legacy soul food spot Welton Street Café, shares her experience navigating the challenges of relocating and sustaining a family business in a changing community. And Colorado historian Terri Gentry highlights the importance of preserving the area’s Black history amid ongoing development.
Real Talk airs on CPR News and KRCC on Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The TV show airs on Denver7 on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs on Local3 on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
