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Community Before Politics speaks with Publisher Shavonne Blades

It felt good to be a part of this group that is coming together to get the word out about Local Businesses

The “real” Fake News to watch out for

In a time when information needs to be more accurate than ever, those of you on the receiving end of the information, are now faced with an added job of researching if the news you are seeing is accurate. In large part, thanks to political organizations seeking to change public policy to their benefit. The New York Times breaks down how political groups are working to

Starting over

SUPPORT LOCAL MEDIA-donate now There have been so many things that have taken place in my life that have required picking myself up and brushing myself off. For the last 30 years, I have carried this Poster I was given (preMeme's) around with me and it has hung on every office wall I have had. I was inspired by a recent post from a local woman who had asked

10 things to do instead of listen to News

SUPPORT LOCAL MEDIA-donate now If you are getting fatigued, here are some suggestions: 1) Turn it off. Start a project. Leave all of it alone, don't think about it for a few hours. It really does help. You still have to ask for deferments and all those responsible things that need to

How many dead is worth saving Wall Street?

As a small business owner who works with other small business owners, we are very clear of the impacts COVID-19 is having on us. Cash flow has come to a screeching halt. Instead of offering big bail-outs to their investors, they need to be giving small business and individual relief much more serious thought. However, there is a growing message coming from the GOP that it is better to get people back to work, even if it kills people. And people said Obamacare was going to kill Grandma!

Lists of needed local businesses and support during COVID-19

We are building lists of where to shop locally, how to support local businesses during this difficult time. We are hoping to expand this list each chance we can get during our Social Distancing and now lock down. We are currently looking for licensed therapists that are setting up teletherapy for our community, as well as lists of local services that are going virtual with classes, workouts, and anything else, we can help get the word out. Please email us your information and we will post for free.

How to survive Crisis as a Local Business

SUPPORT LOCAL MEDIA-donate now Marketing Strategies for survival listed at the bottom of the article. At the bottom of the article are links to support systems We have an opportunity to connect as a community in a way that I have not seen before. I was in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. My house was roughly about a mile and a half from the

Boulder County Public Health Public Service Announcement: Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Social Distancing

SUPPORT LOCAL MEDIA-donate now Update: As of Saturday, March 28th, the total number of COVID-19 cases has grown to over 100,000 in the United States, with an expectation of over 200,000 deaths to still come. As of Saturday, March 14th, the number of reported cases has grown to over

Boulder County Legend Jim Burrus leaves us

Tonight, Wednesday, January 15th was a regular day; calls and emails, working with my team here at Yellow Scene Magazine. Nothing unusual till the day was winding down. My editor sent me the Daily Camera story and asked me if I knew yet. “Knew what?”, I asked. I clicked on the link and gasped. My friend had died. Local legend Jim Burrus passed away in Longmont of natural causes, it was

Fracking Protesters arrested at State Capitol Jan. 9th, 2020.

Mic Check begins at 11:45 Fracking Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement arrested at Colorado State Capitol January 9th, 2020. Not all heroes wear capes, some carry signs. In October 2019, millions of people around the world turned out for the Global Climate Strike started by Greta Thunberg. Denver saw thousands turn out as well. Find Yellow