Rosenberry Lecture Series: Mapping Harm, Measuring Hope: Findings from the Colorado Black Equity Study (Afternoon Session)

In 2024, Senate Bill 24-053 created the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Study Commission. In coordination with the Commission, History Colorado is conducting evidence-based historical research into the practices and policies of the State of Colorado that negatively impact Black Coloradans. This vital community-envisioned legislative measure is funded entirely by grants, gifts, and donations.

Join Colorado Black Equity Study program manager Chloé Duplessis for a thought-provoking talk presenting the Study's latest research findings and next steps.

Length of the program may vary.

About the Speaker

Chloé Duplessis is a legally blind artist, historian, and speaker whose work elevates lesser-known aspects of the Black experience.

She is known for her ground-breaking multi-sensory exhibitions that merge accessible contemporary art with historical interpretation to explore complex themes of race, identity and spirituality.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Cultural Studies from The University of New Orleans and has traveled to nine countries and twenty-four states in support of her work.

She is the creator of Denver's first accessible "I VOTED" sticker, co-creator of the “Holding Hope” mural, and the 2023 recipient of the Denver Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts and Culture.

In 2024, Chloé was selected to lead the Colorado Black Equity Study, a historical two-year research effort to gather evidence-based data that documents policies and practices that have caused harm to Black Coloradans.

Chloé offers art installations annually and speaks internationally on the healing power of honoring our shared history.

A hearing loop assistive listening system is available for this program to assist guests with hearing loss.