Thousands of participants in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commissions “Marade” make their way down E. Colfax Ave. in Denver toward Civic Center Park in downtown Denver on Jan. 18. (Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post)
Re: “Black Lives Matter protesters disrupt Denver MLK events,” Jan. 19 news story.
As I read The Denver Postap coverage of the Martin Luther King Jr. Marade protest, I wondered if the writers had attended the same event I had. The march is described as a “raucous, unplanned takeover,” while the crowd is described as “riled up” and “roaring.” The word “jeer” is used in some variation three times. Amy Brown, a leader of Black Lives Matter 5280, is described as commandeering the microphone when in actuality the microphone was turned over to her.
Where was the description of families marching with children in strollers and on top of shoulders? What about the powerful, moving songs emerging from the crowd, including the melodic tunes of Girls Inc. singing out, “We who believe in freedom cannot rest until it comes”?
There could not have been a more apt way to honor King than by following his example and peacefully marching to bring attention to dire injustices that persist within our city and country. It saddens me that Denver Post readers not in attendance will only read this one-sided, negative description of an inspirational display of community and unity.
Alicia Houser, Denver
This letter was published in the Jan. 25 edition.
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