In this episode, Kenya "Mahogany" Fashaw performs her poem, “Change Gon’ Come” and shares stories that transport us to Juneteenth celebrations, spoken word performances at brother jeff’s community center, and places lost to gentrification on Welton Street. Kenya gives us a glimpse into the places that have built the Five Points community. 

Kenya is a spoken word artist and an award winning playwright. She believes in telling stories that have been untold. Her art was nurtured in the heart of the Five Points community and Welton Street in Denver, Colorado. 

Follow her work at: 5280artistcoop.com on Instagram @Mahoganyfashaw and YouTube: Mahogany Fashaw 

For a transcript of this episode and to learn more about the Building Denver Initiative visit www.HistoryColorado.org/Building-Denver. 

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