Leaders In Denver Work To Revive Historic Chinatown, Which Was Once A Major Part Of Downtown

By Shawn Chitnis, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders in Denver want to revive the historic Chinatown that played a major role in the development of the city in the 19th century before its eventual decline decades later. They hope to create a more inclusive AAPI business district that accurately tells the story of Chinese Coloradans and provides a brighter future for all cultures to be celebrated in downtown.

“Creating a space for our Asian American communities specifically to feel safe, to feel proud, and to be supported during such tumultuous times,” said Shauna Medeiros-Tuilaepa, a member of Colorado Asian Pacific United. “There’s a whole ton of different ethnicities that are under our umbrella and we need to, especially now more than ever, we need to be more supportive of each other and have a collective voice.”

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