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From Our Blog
THE MADRINA Y PADRINO IN ALL OF US
When I was 15, my mejicano family threw me a quinceañera. A quinceañera is a coming-of-age religious and cultural ceremony filled with celebratory rites and rituals. It’s typically celebrated by young women but there are quinceañeros, too. My quince took over 18 months to plan and this fiesta was intense! Quinces in my family are […]
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Let’s Throw a Party!
It’s been a Summer of Celebrations here at Center for Health Progress and after the kind of year that we’ve all had, we needed it! Growing up in a large, extended family, I learned the importance of celebrations – from birthdays and quinceaneras, graduations, anniversaries, and retirements, my family knows how to throw a party! […]
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Building Community Power for Health Equity and Justice
The foundation of our new strategic plan is community power building. We’re already building and leveraging power in a profound way.
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Publications
2021 Legislative Session Summary
2021 was a big year for health equity in Colorado. Read our 2021 Legislative Session Summary to learn more about the powerful legislation you helped us pass.
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The Essentials
The Essentials lifts up the voices of immigrants who are facing great barriers to survival, but who fight on nonetheless.
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2020 Ballot Initiative Positions
The 2020 Colorado ballot will be packed. Our community member-leaders voted on our positions; below are the measures we endorse or oppose.
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