Chandra T. Whitfield
@ChandraWrites
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Journalist, writer, multimedia professional, community organizer, mentor, Talk-o-holic, New Orleans & Prince fan. https://t.co/Tgo86gks2O
Atlanta/Denver
Joined February 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Kicking off "Portraits In Aging" tomorrow on @ColoradoMatters on @ColoradoPublicRadio, featuring a mix of older adults sharing perspectives/experiences on aging in Colorado. Listen live 9am/7pm MST on radio, CPR app & anytime via https://t.co/PFAk7Y0nBb!
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We DID II! The 10th Annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza is on the books! #cprnews #ColoradoPublicRadio
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WHAT AN HONOR to interview #EdDwight on Colorado Public Radio #CPRNews #ColoradoMatters! He was tapped by #JFKJR to be the first African American in space, instead he did SO MUCH MORE, including becoming a RENOWNED SCULPTOR. https://t.co/jzuRAqiwLC
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A remarkable Coloradan - and an American pioneer - celebrates his 92nd birthday today. Ed Dwight was the first Black man to be selected for astronaut training more than 60 years ago. And six decades...
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My interview with #EdDwight will be on Colorado Public Radio #CPRNews TOMORROW! He was tapped by thee #JFKJR to be America's first Black astronaut, but he ended up doing SO MUCH MORE....including becoming a RENOWNED SCULPTOR. Listen to #ColoradoMatters live at 9am and 7pm MST.
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Today is a sacred day....the 20th anniversary of #HurricaneKatrina slamming the Gulf Coast and the ensuing governmental failures that nearly destroyed my hometown of #NewOrleans. I am honored to tell the story of 4 survivors living in Colorado for #cprnews
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Today, the stories of four people who now call Colorado home. They share a common bond: They all survived the American tragedy known as Hurricane Katrina, which devastated New Orleans 20 years ago...
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Today marks the 20th anniversary of #HurricaneKatrina. A somber milestone, especially for my hometown of New Orleans. Here's MY family’s story. #CPRNews #ColoradoMatters
https://t.co/o6MHCbHSj3
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While I call Colorado home now, this week marks a notable milestone -- one that is extra emotional for me and my family back in my hometown of New Orleans.: the 20th anniversary of the American...
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Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of the Aurora Theater Shooting. Marcus Weaver was wounded, but the friend he attended with and 11 others died. Here's my Colorado Public Radio interview with Marcus reflecting on life after near death....and PICKLES!!! https://t.co/2CfeB5w0FS
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On Thursday, journalists @MarcSpears81933, senior NBA writer for ESPN & Andscape, and Justin Adams of @cbs4Denver, share with me their insights on the amazing life & legacy of NBA Hall of Famer @officialmutombo on "Colorado Matters" at 9am & 8pm MST on @CPRNews
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Thanks @DenverCABJ and @CABJ5280 for awarding me Journalist of the Year 2024! Words cannot describe what this honor means to me.... from my days hosting @CPRNews to my many years as a national #freelancejournalist I am truly #humbled
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Super excited to be hosting a live interview today at the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Convention. Then check out my interview with Denver PDD's Sgt. Carla Havard Tues. on @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews @KRCC Tuesday at 9am!
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A machine sitting in a parking lot north of Denver is being touted as a miracle solution to climate change. It sucks carbon directly from the atmosphere; but does it work? CPR climate reporter @SamBrasch weighs in on @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews @KRCC
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A new product promises to help reduce the effects of climate change by sucking carbon out of the air, but there are several hurdles to overcome first. Then, avalance rescue dogs are being trained at...
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Colorado requires patients be notified if a mammogram shows they have dense breast tissue, which could help with early detection. On @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews we discuss what to do once notified and the FDA's new mammogram guidelines. https://t.co/UJZMdLhW30
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After a shooting at East High School, we hear about safety issues and the lack of resource officers. Then, knowing breast density is critical because mammograms can miss cancer signs. Plus, the CASA...
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On @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews finding a safe place to park overnight is tough for people experiencing homelessness. Colorado Safe Parking Initiative is helping change that along the Front Range as more Coloradans find themselves unable to afford rent.
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In light of national banking troubles, what should you know about banking in Colorado? Then, the solutions for homelessness are as varied as the reasons people become unhoused. And sometimes, getting...
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St. Patrick’s Day is more than parades, parties & drinking green beer. It's also about celebrating Irish culture. Check out my @CPRNews @KRCC @ColoradoMatters interview on a Leadville memorial that recognizes Irish miners buried in unmarked, sunken graves. https://t.co/JlaiJwg2DC
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The last few elections have not been kind to the state's Republican Party, but its new chairman, former state representative Dave Williams, says he's ready to put in the work to reverse that trend....
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A very public fight with the HOA in the far northeast Denver community of Green Valley Ranch has led to homeowners protections in HOA communities across Colorado. Check out my interview on @CPRNews
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https://t.co/pBKIwYzmDC
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Pat Schroeder was the first woman elected to Congress in Colorado, serving 24 years. She died Monday at the age of 82. She's remembered as a trailblazer. Then, a new state law prevents HOAs from...
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So excited to speak to two podcast classes this morning at Martin Luther King Jr Early College school in Far Northeast Denver about the work we do @CPRNews @ColoradoMatters Great questions asked!
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Three metro Denver cities are leading the nation in the # of #womenentrepreneurs, but challenges remain across Colorado. Check out our @ColoradoMatters interview on @CPRNews @KRCC with the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
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In metro Denver, women own one in four businesses – among the highest rates in the country. We'll talk about the challenges facing female entrepreneurs as more decide to start businesses. Then, many...
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For generations this historic newspaper documented Black life in the Mountain West region, but there were gaps in the record until this surprise donation to the Denver Public Library! Check it out on @CPRNews @KRCC @ColoradoMatters
https://t.co/eIPNgs7ln5
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For generations, the Denver Star chronicled the lives of African Americans in the Mountain West. But for years, there were gaps in efforts to preserve that history. Now, one woman’s donation has...
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