Inequities in maternal healthcare are taking a big toll on women of color.

Thousands of people are considered homeless in the Denver metro area. And finding a solution to the city’s growing homelessness crisis has been elusive so far. But Denver’s new mayor Mike Johnston says he has a plan.

Our heritage is vital for understanding our culture, and sharing our stories. But sometimes, those stories – especially for adoptees – create challenges. With an extra layer of identity and of loss, as well as feelings of abandonment and even for some kids, trauma.

Colorado is trying to help level the playing field for those with previous pot convictions get back on their feet – and into the marijuana industry.

Women are making a name for themselves, in industries traditionally dominated by men. From firefighters to mechanics to airline pilots, women are climbing the ranks – meaning these industries aren’t just for the boys anymore.

Pride is a month-long celebration rooted in protest and authenticity. Denver has one of the largest Pride festivals in the country. This week, we’re having a real talk about Pride in Colorado with the organizer of Denver Pride, as well as an artist exploring the current LGBTQ+ culture across the country.

Fresh food sounds delicious, but for Coloradans in food deserts — places with limited access to a variety of healthy and affordable foods — finding those organic apples or fresh pasta is really difficult. Food deserts are found around our state, not just around the Denver metro area.

Combatting homelessness in Denver is an ongoing challenge for city leaders, past and present. The two mayoral candidates say they are ready to take on the challenge, but are their plans feasible, practical, and do they do enough to move the needle?

Housing, or the lack of it, is an issue impacting everyone across the state, and the Denver Metro. This week on Real Talk with Denver 7 and CPR News, we’re looking at housing through the lens of Denver’s two mayoral candidates: Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston.

Mt. Evans looms large over Denver and parts of the Front Range. The famous 14er beckons tourists and locals alike to its beautiful alpine tundras and stunning views. But for indigenous people, the mountain – and its name – bring up horrible trauma.

Asian Americans have a rich tradition in Colorado, from a bustling Chinatown in lower downtown Denver to an expansive culture across the state.

Many families with young children are frustrated when it comes to childcare in Colorado. And the frustration isn’t new. At the same time, many early childhood educators are struggling just to get by.

Drag shows are being targeted across the country – through legislation. From Texas to Tennessee the goal is to end the shows because of a fear they’ll negatively impact children. However, the LGBTQ+ community says it’s all an attack on self-expression, essentially telling those who dress in drag it’s “illegal to be an artist.”

Everyone loves Colorado’s outdoors, but not everyone can enjoy them in the same way. One state park is leading the way to get people with disabilities outside. This week on Real Talk, accessibility in Colorado — from the trails to the slopes.

Exploring the great outdoors is why so many choose to call Colorado home. But for some, those wide-open spaces don’t feel as welcoming as they could. This week, we’re having a Real Talk on outdoor equity in Colorado.

No heat. No hot water. Black mold and asbestos. That’s what residents of Denver’s Cedar Run Apartments experienced during one of the most frigid cold snaps in years. They banded together – protesting their living conditions. And they’re not alone. Numerous apartment residents are coming together to say enough is enough.