12 BOCNEWS.com MAY 2017 Mr. Samuel David Henderson 5/11/45 – 2/4/17 71, Aurora Services were held at Taylor Chapel Of Serenity Mrs. Barbara Jean Alexander 9/22/28 – 2/6/17 88, Denver Services were held at Taylor Mortuary Denver Chapel Mrs. Laura Josephine McCabe 10/14/27 – 2/8/17 89, Aurora Services were held at Rising Star M.B.C Mr. William Stan Taylor 2/11/35 – 2/11/17 82, Aurora Services were held at Lowry Community Christian Church Mother Laura Annie Alexander 12/4/34 3/8/17 82, Denver Services were held at Friendship Baptist Church Mrs. Carmen Ross 3/13/56 – 3/20/17 61, Colorado Springs Services were held at Antioch C.O.G.I.C. Ms.Patrice Olivette Peterson 12/29/64 – 2/20/17 53, Denver Services were held at Taylor Mortuary Denver Chapel Mrs. Carolyn Parks 10/29/27 – 3/17/17 89, Denver Services were held at Taylor Mortuary Denver Chapel Mrs. Luveta Anthony 7/11/28 – 2/17/17 88, Denver Services were held at Macedonia Baptist Church Mrs. Joann Mayo 12/29/56 – 3/9/17 60, Aurora Private services were held Mr. James Humphrey 3/3/51 – 3/26/17 66, Aurora Services were held at Taylor Chapel Of Serenity Jam AKA James Byes 12/8/73 – 2/24/17 43, Denver Services were held at Taylor Mortuary Denver Chapel Mr. Jeffery Wynn 7/18/55 – 3/17/17 61, Colorado Springs Services were held at Relevant Word Christian Cultural Center Mr. Michael James Canty 2/12/51 – 2/3/17 65, Colorado Springs Private services were held Mrs. Tiruwork Habtegiorgi Gezmu 1/27/39 – 2/28/17 78, Aurora Final Internment Ethiopia Ms. Dolores A. Jackson 1/11/45 – 2/20/17 72, Denver Private services were held Mr. Najee Mitchell 3/11/98 – 3/14/17 19, Aurora Private services were held Mr. Wilford Washington 4/26/45 – 3/31/17 71, Thornton Private services were held Ms.Versia Renee Ruff 3/31/54 – 2/2/17 62, Denver Services were held at Taylor Mortuary Denver Chapel NOT PICTURED What’s New with the Urban League? Under new leadership, the Urban League of Metropolitan Denver is still thriving to make a difference in the community. Sean Bradley took the helm as president two years ago. He grew up in Northeast Texas and came to Colorado to attend University of Denver Law School. Bradley and his wife, Voletha will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year and have two sons, six-year old Aden, and three-year old Jackson. The Denver Urban League has been around for the past 71 years, Bradley explains, and has had its challenges. “But we continue to be visible and working extremely hard in the community.” He adds "the Urban League’s primary focus is pushing the value of education to those families in the community, school choice and seeing what other options are available." Another component is the Urban League’s work force development program that has helped more than 2,000 people get trained for jobs the Denver Metro area. “We have a strong relationship with RTD, Community College of Denver, AT&T, and City and County of Denver,” states Bradley. “Employers can come in and meet candidates before an interview. That is why employers are calling us constantly asking us for candidates. Majority of individuals who do come to us looking for jobs are Blacks. But we’re seeing more Hispanics and Whites also coming in seeking jobs.” Bradley boasts that another thing the Urban League is passionate about is working with youth in getting them summer jobs and providing them with cultural experiences. Recently, the Urban League took a group of youth to visit the historic Lincoln Hills resort in the mountains outside Denver. This place dates back prior to World War II and became the only exclusive African American resort west of the Mississippi River. It also provided national African American entertainers like Duke Ellington, Lena Horne and others a place to stay who otherwise were not allowed to stay in hotels in Denver. The youth also toured the state capitol building and visited with state legislators. “These youth got to experience things they might not have experienced in the life time,” says Bradley. “I think people understand the value of the Urban League. We raise money to support our programs, help people get high quality jobs and understand what’s going on with education in their communities. And young people not only get to work during the summer but get cultural experiences.” COMMUNITY