Happenings in and around Historic 5 PointsJanuary 2011

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Dr. King and Five Points

We were fortunate to speak with a longtime Five

Points business owner who met Dr. King personally

in Five Points. They were introduced in a restaurant

owned by Reverend Acen Phillips in the 2700 Block

of Welton. The year was 1957.

The Arcade, White City, Bishop’s and Imperial are historic Five Points bar-bershops few can recall. Dee McGee, James McGill, Franklyn Stiger, Robert Johnson, Jr and James Perkins know them well. Collectively, these Five Points bar-bers represent over one hundred years of

Five Points’ history.In the early nineteen forties, the Ar-

cade, owned by Charles L. Cousins, was more than a barbershop. This upscale es-tablishment housed a beauty salon, tailor, soda fountain, drug store and shoe shine parlor. The Arcade later became the 715

Monday, January 20, 1986, in cit-ies and towns across the country people celebrated the first official Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the only federal holi-day commemorating an African-Amer-ican. On Monday, January 17, 2011, the country will again celebrate Dr. King.

Colorado can thank “First Lady,” Wil-ma Webb, who became a member of the Colorado State Legislature in 1980 and sponsored dozens of bills including school reform and equality initiatives. However, one of her most noteworthy efforts was legislation that adopted Mar-

Club and was briefly named the 2 C’s af-ter business partners Charles R Cousins and Elvin Caldwell Sr.

Franklin Stiger completed Colorado Barber College in 1964 and immediately began his career alongside Floyd Wood-son and Clem Green at Imperial Barber-shop. He now owns and operates Frank-lin Stiger Afro Styling Barber Shop.

James McGill once earned 40 cents per hour chopping cotton in Texas. In 1956 he moved to Colorado Springs to earn $1.91 per hour at the Air Force Acad-emy and supplemented his income by cut-ting soldiers hair. In 1961 he began work-ing in Five Points at New Look Barbers, alongside Whitney Armelin and Bobby Thompson. McGill opened his own bar-bershop in 1967.

Dee McGee was a patron of Whitney Armelyn at White City Barbershop before Armelyn established New Look Barbers. McGee began working as a barber at New Look in 1973. Armelyn called McGee to visit him in the hospital the day before his death in 1990 and made arrangements for McGee to purchase the business.

Dunbar Barbershop remains a family business that began with Robert Johnson Sr. Robert Jr. barbered alongside his fa-ther since the early nineteen sixties and continued Dunbar’s after the passing of his father.

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Five Points BarbersOne Hundred Years of History

The Arcade - Owned by Charles L. Cousins - Early 1940’s

Former First Lady Wilma Webb, Renowned Artist Ed Dwight

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Let Freedom Ring From the Snow Capped Rockies of Colorado

tin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday as a Colo-rado state holiday prior to it becoming a national holiday. Denver’s Marade is one of the largest MLK celebrations in the country. Marade is a word created by the merging of March and Parade.

Let Freedom ring “from the snow capped Rockies of Colorado” are words taken directly from Dr. King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Does this mean that Dr. King was particularly fond of Colorado? Did the drum major of peace ever visit Five Points?

These are great questions. After do-ing some searching, I was able to confirm that indeed he graced Five Points in 1957 at Reverend Acen Phillips restaurant on Welton. He also spoke in 1959 at Man-ual High School for a Southern Christian Leadership Conference fundraising event sponsored by the East Denver Ministerial Alliance.

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5 Points news Monthly Publication - January 2011

Publisher

brother jeff

editor

Lisa Lawrence

layout & design

Cynthia R. Martin

PhotograPhy

Lens of Ansarbrother jeff

Writers

Terrance “Big T” HughesKenneth DrewLakisha Rankin

Brooklyn Dorseybrother jeff

Cynthia Martin

5 Points News is a publication of

brother jeff’s Cultural Center.

2836 Welton StreetDenver, CO 80205

303.297.0823

www.brotherjeff.com

brother jeffDid Dr. King Visit The Points?

The Rossonian at 26th and Welton - The Old Baxter Hotel

Have a story, news, idea or event happening in 5 Points?

We want to hear about it...

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This month, 5 Points News is proud to explore the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and answer the question, “Did Dr. King visit The Points?” Dr. King’s visits to Colorado are well documented, but we had to do a little digging to find the answer we sought. I could not imagine the King coming this far west and not being shown the sights and sounds of the vibrant Five Points community. Dr. King is well known for his love of Soul Food. That being the case, where else but Five Points could he satisfy his appetite and enjoy some good down home cooking? In search of an answer, 5 Points News sim-ply followed the grapevine and spoke with longtime residents and business owners who

African American Quilters and Collectors Guild

Quilt Exhibit

The Legacy Continues Our Stories in Quilts

January 5, 2011 to January 31, 2011

Blair-Caldwell African AmericanResearch Library

Charles R. & Dorothy E. Cousins Gallery 2401 Welton, Denver, CO

Exhibit Hours: Mon 12pm-8pm | Wed 10am-6pm

Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 9am-5pm

Our mission is to network with other quilters and collectors in order to

share information and experiences that enlighten and educate members of the community in the art of quilting. We

celebrate our heritage in the needle arts through the charitable giving of quilts.

Visit www. aaquiltersguild.org orcall 720 220 3410 for more information.

Happy Birthday Dr. Kingbrother jeff’s Cultural Center

2836 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80205

303.297.0823 • brotherjeff1@earthlink.net

www.brotherjeff.com

would have spotted “The King” in their community.Today, Five Points reflects a portion of what Dr. King envisioned in his historic “I

Have a Dream” speech. With redevelopment underway, Historic Five Points is once again on the move, not only in terms of population, development and business growth, but in merging of past and present hopes, dreams and aspirations. As Five Points grows, we must cast a wide net of inclusion and ensure those Dr. King represented most are not excluded.

We will continue to celebrate our community’s rich history, and it is the spirit of this richness that has refused to die or be forgotten, even in some of its darkest moments. In light of this, the revival of Five Points was inevitable. As we grow, we must never forget we stand on the shoulders of those who have left their footprints in this community, and in their memory we will continue to record his-story, her-story, your-story and my-story.

In this issue of 5 Points News, we will share stories of people who have and are shaping Five Points. Some are committed to building community through service, oth-ers by creating businesses and employment opportunities, and there are those who keep us entertained. The beauty of community is that it takes all of these aspects, and more, to build strong and lasting traditions. Looking towards the future of Five Points, one can’t help but see a thriving and inviting community filled with culture, arts, and celebrations fit for a king.

I encourage readers to contact 5 Points News and share historical information, as well as current and future efforts and events that will shape Five Points for generations

to come. -brother jeff

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Deka Jackson grew up in Los Ange-les, California in a notorious neighbor-hood gripped by gangs, drugs and vio-lence. At an early age he joined a gang and began adding to his community’s destruc-tion. Then one Sunday in Leimert Park at 43rd and Crenshaw, a conscience commu-nity elder invited him to join the weekly community drum circle. Deka was twelve and the invitation changed his life.

Leimert Park was a safe haven in the midst of chaos. It was a united family vil-lage with healthy food, arts and crafts, merchants, barber and beauty shops all held together by African drums and rhythms.

Knowing first hand how gang vio-lence destroyed unity and lives, Deka no longer used his hands to flash gang signs or to destroy. His hands were now used to convey unity, peace and community de-velopment via the African drum.

Deka’s wife Danielle is a Denver na-tive. They have been married for fifteen years and have three children, Jalyn 13, Jayde 9, and Jasmyne 19. Jasmyne is in her second year of college at Cal State Northridge.

Eight months ago, the Jackson family decided to move to Denver. Los Angeles

gangs had already settled here decades before their arrival; however, Deka had a different vision. Rather than coming to destroy, he came with fifteen drums and was determined to build.

In the same way Leimert Park changed his life, Deka created a drum cir-cle in City Park. There he met an African dancer named Ladi Auset and other drum-mers such as Johnathan James, Juba Jaha, Stero Lion, Solah, Brother King, and Ayubu. Like Leimert Park, the drumming family grew weekly. The list of names has become so extensive there is not enough space to list them all.

As African rhythms and unity filled City Park, a familiar enemy to warm hands and drums began to emerge, old man winter. If Deka could not find a warm place to continue before the snow, his vi-sion could come to an end.

Initially he wanted to rent the Roxy Theater in Five Points, but funds were limited. Then he met the Asega family, founders of Tubman Hillard Global Acad-emy, also in Five Points. They shared the same vision of community development, peace and unity. Tunda Asega told Deka, “I’ve been waiting on you. Let’s get it started.”

Deka’s vision and Tunda’s words gave birth to the Five Points African drum circle and potluck, held every Sunday. It is free and open to the public. Bring a drum and a vegetarian dish, or simply bring yourself.

A man of vision, Deka’s poetry lounge, Fusion, continues to vibe in Cali-fornia and is now flowing in its Historic Five Points location. Weekly activities such as African drum classes, African arobics, and family movie nights are sure to awaken the creativity of all who ven-ture out to seize the experience.

HEALinG HAnDS AnD RHYTHmS

Wil Alston Reviving Five Points BusinessExplore jazz history

and cultural heritage in

FIVE POINTSFive Points

Rhythm of the Rockies

Begin your tour of Jazz history at the Five Points Vistors Center. Our center has coupons and discounts to local historical attractions and eateries.

Our helpful staff will help you create a custom day tour of Five Points.

• Enjoy Soul Food Restaurants

• Tour a Jazz Radio Station

• Take a Dance Lesson

• Watch Movies of

Historical Jazz Musicians

• Visit African American Musums

Free AdmissionHours of operation:Weekdays 9am-4pm

2444 Washington St, DenverPh. 303.832.5000

www.fivepointsbusiness.org/vistors

Officials studied the Five Points area for nearly two years. To gain insight con-cerning neighborhood needs, they spoke to residents, business owners and developers. Many agreed the com-munity needed a business development office. Thus the Five Points Business District emerged, and of-ficially opened November 25, 2009.

The Five Points Busi-ness District hopes to ac-complish significant re-development. The office’s primary goal is to restore Five Points place as an entertainment, art, and cultur-al destination that honors Denver’s Afri-can American history while strengthening

the local economy.Wil Alston moved to Denver from

Washington D.C. in 1982 to attend Regis University. He has made the mile-high city his home ever since. Today, Alston is the executive director of the Five Points Business District, which is focused around three areas: Business Develop-ment, Cultural Promotion and Preservation, and The Greater Good.

According to Piton Foundation statistics,

neighborhoods around Five Points logged a 49 percent population increase between 2000 and 2007, about double the rate of other Denver neighborhoods. Still, the

commercial strip has failed to draw new businesses or the foot traffic to support them. The new initiative hopes to create a vibrant neighborhood that invokes Five Points’ rich jazz and African American history as a way to attract tourists. Some-times called “the Harlem of the West,” Five Points once attracted some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians, including Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Louis Arm-strong and Duke Ellington.

Alston has indicated that many pieces of the revitalization project are still being put into place including funding, which will depend on private donors and public entities like the federal government, the state, and the city of Denver. Although there is no designated funding for the program, the executive order signed by Governor Bill Ritter directs multiple state agencies to help look for solutions for the unique challenges faced by the Five Points community.

The Five Points Business District is available to help business owners get help with everything from advertising to loans and certification. For more information on the Business District and Five Points Wel-ton Street Marketplace Revitalization, visit www.fivepointsbiz.org where you can find the vision, goals, and make recommenda-tions. One of the critical pieces of the web-site is a section titled “Doing business in the Points,” that aims to make community funds available to community members. The Business District is located at 2444 Washington Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

–Brooklyn Forsey

Join DOCA and the Five Points Jazz Festival

Coordinating Committee as we dedicate a plaque

in honor of the past (and future) Five Points Jazz tribute recipients.

Wednesday, January 196:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Blair Caldwell African American Research Library

2401 Welton, Denver

Music provided by Hank Troy

Food and drink provided by Coffee at The Point

This event is free and open to the public!

RSVP to doca@denvergov.org.

Find Five Points Jazz on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FivePointsJazz.

Honoring Five Points Jazz

Tribute Recipients

WEEKLY ACTiviTiES

African Drum Circle and potluckSunday, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pmFree and open to the public.

Open-micThursday, 8:00 pm - Midnight

Family movie nightFriday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

2745 Welton, Denver, CO 80205For more informarion

call 213.923.2981

The Five Points Business

District is available to

help business owners

get help with every-

thing from advertising to

loans and certification.

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MLK2011 Calendar of events

Sunday, January 9, 20114:00 pm - 8:00 pm

It’s a Cultural Affair - Kickoff Celebration featuring the Aurora Symphony

Red Lion Inn Southeast 3200 S. Parker Rd.

For more information contact Barbara Shannon Banister at 303.739.7580

Thursday, January 13, 20116:00 pm - 9:00 pm

21st Annual MLK Jr. Humanitarian Awards featuring Colorado Symphony Orchestra

King Celebration ConcertBoettcher Concert Hall, Denver Performing

Arts Complex • 14th and CurtisFor more information contact

Vern Howard at 720.971.1329 or Terry Nelson at 720.865.2404

Friday, January 14, 20118:30 am

The 19th MLK Peace Awards & BreakfastTivoli Turn Hall, Auraria Campus

For more information contact Alton Clark at 303.556.3947

9:00 amAurora Community Faith Breakfast

City Café • 15151 E. Alameda ParkwayFor more information contact

Shannon Banister at 303.739.7580 or T.A. Mayes at 720.329.4553

11:45 am25th Annual MLK

Responsibility Awards LuncheonMarriott City Center Downtown Denver

For more information contact Stephen Straight at

720.323.3333 or 980.468.1488

Saturday, January, 15, 201110:00 am

MLK Marshall Training for Marade1420 Ogden Street, Denver

For more information contact Silke Hansen at 303.308.1969

10:00 amThe Dream 5K Run/Walk15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. (Around Police Station)

For more information contact Vern Howard at 720.971.1329or for an application contact Potts Jones at 303.877.8534

1:00 pmGet to Cleanin’ Remembering Memphis

Community OutreachVolunteers Removing litter from the Marade

For more information contact Jaqui Shumway at 303.744.7676 or

Vern Howard at 720.971.1329

Sunday, January 16, 20112:00 pm

Highlands Ranch, Community Unity Walk and Reception

Fox Creek Elementary School 6585 Collegiate Drive, Highlands Ranch

For more information contact Tani Hansen 303.387.0556

4:00 pm26th Annual Ecumencal ServiceRestoration Christian Fellowship

15632 East 6th Ave., AuroraFor more information contact

Rev. Rodney Perry at 720.339.1062

All events are FREE and open to the general public unless otherwise noted.

monday, January 17, 20118:00 am

11th Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Breakfast Celebration

Arapahoe Community College 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton

For more information contact Anne Pike at 303.734.3701

9:00 am26th Annual MLK MaradeMartin Luther King Statue

Denver City ParkFor more information contact Vern Howard at 720.971.1329

3:00 pm6th Annual MLK Community Speakout

brother jeff’s Cultural Center2836 Welton, Denver

For more information contact Shareef Aleem at 720.436.7606

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm25th Annual Dinner for

Those Who HungerVolunteers of America Sunset Park

1865 Larimer, DenverFor more information contact

Jim Whit at 303.297.0408

6:00 pmMLK Jr. African American Heritage

Rodeo ChampionsNational Western Stock Show Coliseum

4655 Humboldt Street, DenverFor more information contact

Lu Vason at 303.373.1246

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.Afican American Heritage

Rodeo of ChampionsMonday, January 17, 2011 6:00 pm (2-hour time limit)

DENVER COLISEUM 4655 Humboldt, Denver, CO

For more information contact

Lu Vason at 303.373.1246

– Let Freedom Ring Continued from cover page

“When a King Came to Town” is the documentary story of the 1964 civic consulting trip to Denver and Littleton by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the local benefits that resulted from the visit. Little-ton Council for Human Relations worked with black ministers to bring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Littleton in 1964, to speak to realtors and business people at a standing-room only forum held in a local church. The story also extends to his 1967 return after openly opposing the Vietnam War, his respect for the growing Latino movement, and the local impact to his as-sassination in April 1968.

Interviews for the documentary in-clude: Attorney Dick Young, former

Chairman, Denver Human Relations Commission; Dr. Elinor Greenberg, for-mer Director, Littleton Council for Hu-man Relations; Ron Montoya; journal-ist Fred Brown of the Denver Post; and Garret Ray, former Editor, Littleton Inde-pendent; with perspective from Dr. King family friend, Dr. Vincent Harding, who is an African American historian and a scholar of religion and society. An activ-ist as well, he is best known for his work with and writings about Dr. MLK , Jr. Dr. Harding drafted speeches for Martin Luther King, including King’s famous an-ti-Vietnam speech, “A Time to Break Si-lence,” which King delivered on April 4, 1967. The telecast is set to air on January 16th at 1:00pm on Rocky Mountain PBS

–Lakisha Rankin

Excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King’s Historic Speech

I Have a DreamAnd so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of “interposition” and “nullification” -- one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today!

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, and every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight; “and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.”

This is our hope, and this is the faith that I go back to the South with.

With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith, we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom to-gether, knowing that we will be free one day.

And this will be the day -- this will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning:

My country ‘tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing.Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim’s pride,From every mountainside, let freedom ring!And if America is to be a great nation, this must become true.And so let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire.Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York.Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.Let freedom ring from the snow-capped Rockies of Colorado.Let freedom ring from the curvaceous slopes of California.

But not only that:

Let freedom ring from Stone Mountain of Georgia.

Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee.

Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi.

From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

And when this happens, when we allow freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual:

Free at last! Free at last!

Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!

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Brother Jeff’s Cultural CenterEmployment and Training Program

Monday January 26th

6th Annual

MLKCommunity Speakout

brother jeff’s Cultural Center

2836 Welton, Denver, CO

For more information

contact Shareef Aleem

at 720.436.7606

While the nation is facing double-dig-it unemployment rates, Colorado is facing its own challenges keeping its citizens employed. Newly elected Governor John Hickenlooper has also acknowledged this problem. In his acceptance speech, Gov-ernor Hickenlooper said, “Our first task, our highest priority, is jobs.” He also stated he would join in partnership with local communities in creating jobs and economic opportunities.

In Five Points, the lack of jobs and training programs has hurt this once thriv-ing community. The spirit in which Gov-ernor Hickenlooper addresses the employ-ment issue in Colorado is likened to that of Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center (BJCC).Brother Jeff, the Director of BJCC, stated “Employment is consistently at the top of the list of community concerns, regard-less of socio economic status. We ad-dress this issue head on and seek to create employment opportunities, especially for those with challenging backgrounds, lim-ited skills, and social barriers. We believe everyone who desires employment should have an opportunity to be employed.”

Community collaboration is a main tenant of BJCC. It was natural for them to collaborate with Turnabout to address the employment and training issue.

Turnabout supplied the individu-als and BJCC provided the training and employment. This program produced an emerging group of new commu-nity leaders for the Denver Metro area. Camron Ponds, Caleb Apodoca, Michael Ashby, Cory Pease, and Sean O’Hare suc-cessfully completed BJCC intensive paid

employment and training internship pro-gram. The commencement ceremony fea-tured Terrance Roberts, Founder and Direc-tor of Prodigal Son Initiative, and Al Lewis, Founder of AAFANTE, Memphis, TN.

Participants received training in HIV/AIDS prevention, community outreach, networking, leadership, team building, cover letter and resume writing, as well as employment and life skills necessary to successfully apply and remain employed.

BJCC Program Director, Kenneth Drew, said “Our goal was to provide tools and opportunities for individuals to be successful within community and work environments.” When asked what the in-ternship meant to him personally, Drew stated, “Seeing the growth and empower-ment was inspiring and a testament to the human character within all.” Graduate Ca-leb Abodaca confirms, “This program was a blessing to me. When I started, I was at a crossroad in my life. I wasn’t confident in my abilities. I am now confident that I can achieve my goals and be successful.”

BJCC is committed to transform-ing lives through quality re-training and providing a professional, employable workforce. If you are an employer who would like to partner with Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center Employment and Training Program, please contact Terrence “Big T” Hughes at 303-293-0024.

–Terrence “Big T” Hughes

Lit Tatoo Bringing a special touch to the Points

Lit is a new tattoo parlor located in the Five Points Plaza. When owners Lia and Tia considered locations they discovered most areas already provided tattoo services. The two chose Five Points because it is an untapped resource with great potential and room for future growth.

The decorum is welcoming with vintage furnishings rather than the customary iron tool chests found in other shops. Equipment and supplies are placed in chest of drawers and nooks.

It is easy to mistake Lit’s cozy, friendly environment for something other than a tat-too shop. Before installing their signage, people confused the new establishment with a place to purchase antiques.

Lit can easily double as your favorite place to unwind, an important attribute when considering the various degrees of pain associated with receiving tattoos. Stop by, sit back, relax and experience the magic of Lit.

left to right: brother jeff, Kenneth Drew, Cameron Ponds, Cory Pease, Terrence Roberts, Caleb Apadoca, Sean O’Hare, Terrence “Big T” Hughes, Michael Ashby Lit Tattoo • 2736 Welton, Denver, CO 80205 • 303.319.1814 • www.littattoo.com

Top - Lit Owners Tia and Lia, Bottom - Tia at work

2590 Washington, Denver, Colorado 80205 • 303.832.0929

www.denvercrossroads.com

Enjoy theater in the heart of Historic Five Points

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Five Points BarbersContinued from front page

Anyone from Colorado with any rec-ollection of the Jeri Curl knows the name Mr. Puff, a line of hair care products that was created by the brother of James Per-kins. Perkins came to Five Points twenty-one years ago from Texas to help at his brother’s barber and beauty salon and continues the business today.

Five Points barbers are the number one resource of history, stories and the rich culture and tradition of Five Points. If you have any barber stories, pictures or history to share, contact 5 POINTS NEWS and let us know.

–brother jeff

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ARCHiTECTuRE AnD inTERiOR DE-SiGnin SITU Design2942 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 296-4742

Studiotrope2942 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 308-1144

ARTS AnD CuLTuREBlair-Caldwell Library 2401 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 865-2401

brother jeff’s Cultural Center 2836 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 297-0823

BAnKinGUS Bank 2701 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 296-4742

Wells Fargo2559 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 297-7786

BARSClimax Lounge2217 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 292-5483 COmmuniCATiOnSWireless Express610 26th St., Denver, CO 80205(303) 295-1788

DiSPEnSARiESAlternative Medical Foods2752 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 295-2425

Denver Kush Club2615 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 736-6550

The Silver Lizard2860 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 862- 7940

FAiTH BASEDAgape Christian Church2501 California, Denver, CO 80205(303) 296-2454

Central Baptist Church2400 California, Denver, CO 80205(303) 292-6618

Kingdom of God Christian Center2485 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 293-2233

GOvERnmEnT OFFiCESCop Shop2717 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 865-2355

Councilwoman Carla Madison2713 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 298-7641

Denver Motor VehicleFive Points Plaza2736 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 865-4600

HEALTH & HumAn RESOuRCESbrother jeff’s Community Health Initiative 608 26th St., 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80205(303) 293-0024

Denver Options2736 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 587-2741

Grupo Esperenza Y Fe2545 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 297-0749

Guidance Behind the Walls608 26th St., Denver, CO 80205(303) 317-2800

Healing Life’s Pains2515 California St., Denver, CO 80205(720) 275-3383

LEGAL SERviCESBenford Bail Bonds 728 E. 26th Ave., Denver, CO 80205(720) 275-0619

Crawford Law Centre2736 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 457-5035

Jenkins Krol2850 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 297-8480

Kiovsky and Duwaldt2820 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 293-2300

mEDiAChannel 122900 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 296-1212

Denver Weekly News2937 Welton, Denver, 80205(303) 292-5158

5 Points News2836 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 297-0823

Free Speech TV2900 Welton, Denver CO 80205(303) 442- 8445

KUVO2900 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 480-9272

Urban Spectrum2727 Welton, Denver CO 80205(303) 292 6446

RESTAuRAnTS & BARSColeman’s Diner2622 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 296-3389

Tom’s Cafe800 E. 26th St., Denver, CO 80205(303) 388-8035

Welton Street Cafe2736 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 308-0860

RETAiLLil Tattoo2736 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 319-1814

Neat Stuff at the Black Market2547 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 382-1337

Uptown Market 2721 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 993-7701

vEnuESCervantes Masterpiece Ballroom2637 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 297-1772

YOuTH SERviCESHalo Center for Youth2758 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 757-2368

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Dunbar Barber Shop R.J. Johnson Jr.

2844 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 295-9131

Franklin Stigers Afro StylingFranklin Stigers, Owner

2755 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 293-9055

McGill’sJames McGill

2843 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 295-1977

Mr. PuffJames Perkins, Owner

2754 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 404-8154

New Look BarbersDee McGee, Owner

2825 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(303) 295-9192

Five Points Beauty and Barber2757 Welton, Denver, CO 80205

(303) 298-1078

Hope for a Change Beauty and Barber Shop

2737 Welton, Denver, CO 80205(720) 434-9092

BARBERSHOPS & SALOnS

710 East 26th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205 • 303.521.5555 • www.coffeeatthepoint.com

Tom’s Cafe800 E. 26th St., Denver, CO 80205

(303) 388-8035

Welton Street Cafe2736 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205

(303) 308-0860

Coleman’s Diner2622 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205

(303) 296-3389

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Blair-CaldwellAfrican American Research Library

“Home of Aunt Clara Brown and

African American Western History”

2401 Welton StDenver, CO 80205-2907

(720) 865-2401

www. aarl.denverlibrary.org

Live On The Canvas will not be happening the month of Janu-ary, but join us for the begin-ning of a new season Monday, February 14th when Art Blaque Presents: Live On The Can-vas: OPERATION BLAQUE LOVE. It’s ‘LOVE On The Canvas!’ ...that’s BLAQUE and LOVE applicable, expressed and relevant in ANY and EV-ERY way imaginable.

Wear your BLAQUE love color: red, black, green or yel-low and celebrate the love of all things BLAQUE with us! Love of BLAQUE culture, love of BLAQUE family, love of BLAQUE history, BLAQUE art, BLAQUE.ness and BLAQUE LOVE as a whole.

Music by DeeJay SD, Cray-ons on Canvas for the kids on the second floor. Please rsvp if you are bringing children. 5-8pm in The Charles Cousins Gallery on the 3rd Floor at the Blair Caldwell Library located at 2401 Welton Street. See you there, and bring the love! Ad space still available in the LIVE Program! For more information email: artblaque@gmail.com or call 720.364.4492.

Who is eligible? Only residents of the 80205 zip code, which includes the neighborhoods of Clayton, Cole, Five Points, Skyland and Whittier. Women, minorities, high-school dropouts, vet-erans (including spouses), ex-offenders, and individuals who are homeless are encouraged to apply.

Join us for new participant orientation and information sessions every Monday at 12:30 p.m. beginning January 3, 2011. Drop-ins are welcome - come learn more about the pro-gram and apply!

The Denver Green Jobs Initiative (DGJI) provides FREE job training, supportive services and job placement assistance to help residents of the 80205 zip code launch careers in Colorado’s high-growth green industries:

Solar Energy Technology

Green Construction

Energy Efficiency & Weatherization

Green Jobs Administration & Sales

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Denver Green Jobs InitiativePhillips Center35th & FranklinDenver, CO 80205303-974-1900info@denvergreenjobs.orgwww.denvergreenjobs.org