The Juanita Gray award honors African American men, women and youth who make outstanding contributions to the Denver metro area and who exemplify the ideals and spirit represented by Gray’s commitment to the community. The event will also honor those inducted into the Blacks in Colorado Hall of Fame. The event kicks off the library’s celebration of Black History Month.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2019 awards presentation will take place at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. The event is the kick-off celebration for African American Awareness Month at the Denver Public Library.