The Black Cowboys of Colorado

The World: Trump Presidency Risks Foreign Policy Betrayal

The throughline between Putin, Ukraine, Gaza, white supremacy, and Trump Last year Yellow Scene examined the Ukraine conflict through the eyes of the citizens experiencing it. We focused on mental health and everyday life in a nation under attack. This year, we take a step back and examine the overall picture of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia’s aims and goals, and how the expanding...

The Black Cowboys of Colorado

Black cowboys and cowgirls were common in the old west. Their stories deserve a closer look. I gloried in the danger, and the wild and free life of the plains -Nat Love, Black cowboy of the old American West. The sixteen year-old cowboy rode into the searing West Texas desert alongside a group of more experienced men. He had just been hired on after proving he could ride a mean horse...

Scene Stealers | February 2024

Super Diamond at Fox Theatre The self-proclaimed “Surreal Neil” a.k.a Randy Codeiro has been performing Neil Diamond’s greatest hits for decades, making Super Diamond arguably the best-known and most beloved tribute act in the history of popular music. It’s the perfect confluence of spectacle and song — a bejeweled experience that celebrates one of America’s finest troubadours, with...

French’s 5 | February 2024

This month: 5 holidays you didn’t know happen in March March 7: Alexander Graham Bell Day — call someone on an actual phone? Without texting? Insanity! March 10: Mario Day (of Super Mario Bros. fame) — hammer a brick and jump on a turtle’s head! March 11: Napping Day — Oh sleep, you tempting mistress! March 18: Awkward Day — Celebrate that time you put your...

Spotlight on Matisyahu

The last time we caught up with Matthew Paul Miller — better known by his nom de guerre “Matisyahu” — the world was a decidedly different place (“Six Questions with Jewish Rapper Matisyahu” Nov. 28, 2011” Nov. 28, 2011). Barack Obama was President, Donald Trump succeeding him sounded like a punchline to a bad joke, COVID was on no one’s radar, and antisemitism remained stuck in...

Off Menu with Chef Natascha Hess of The Ginger Pig

Shake off the cold with warmth of chef Hess’s Thai food There’s still a few more weeks to endure winter. If you’re on The Hill in Boulder craving some warmth, head towards 13th Street and seek out the lanterns above the walk-up window for The Ginger Pig. That’s where you can find a nourishing cup of tom kha sipping broth with lemongrass, lime leaf, garlic, and Thai chili or a huge bowl...

Off Menu: The Maine Taste

Take a trip to Maine with only a few steps off Pearl Street I think about food often. One question that often intrigues me: Who was the first person to eat this? Lobster remains at the top of my list when these musings take hold. I look at lobsters, with their beady eyes, antennae, and intimidating claws and wonder, “What made someone look at this and think, ‘Food!’? How hungry must...

Foodie: Farm to Table 2.0

Two chefs bring fine dining and next-gen farming together under one roof At the intersection of Larimer and 24th Streets in Denver, you’ll find something completely unexpected. A fully functioning farm. That’s also a restaurant. And a local market. That’s where I met Head Chef Austin Breedlove and Sous Chef Chase Meneely. Calling them two peas in a pod wouldn’t be entirely accurate...

In the Cups: The Heritage That’s In Your Glass

African American historical, modern, and local ties are behind some of your favorite cocktails Next time you’re at the bar pondering life over your cocktail, consider the lives that are behind your drink. In many cases, what you are imbibing has deep linkages to celebrated Black distillers and mixologists.  One of the best-known of these is our country’s first master distiller, Nearest...

Month in Review | February 2024

[ Local ] We say goodbye to Boulder Beat, one of the best local publications around, and wish their founder the best of luck going forward. Local media needs support now more than ever Mike Lynch steps down as Colorado GOP minority leader after surviving a no-confidence vote, but still being urged by colleagues that his time is up Erie sued over their town charter by Miguel Zuniga who claims his constitutional rights are being violated by the elected official’s terms ending dates The NAACP Boulder chapter calls for a review of the interim Chief of Police over his involvement in Elijah McClain's death and subsequent mishandling of the case. Can the Police Oversight Panel finally live up to its name? Boulder homeless programs are set to run out of Covid-era funding as homelessness rises across the state and nation

The Artists: Street Wise Arts

Featured mural "Can Women Do A.I?" by A.L. Grime. Last year Yellow Scene Magazine focused on the many local towns we cover, the ones that have grown from coal mines, farms, and an early university to a thriving hub of arts, outdoor activities, and suburbs via our People’s History series. We turn our gaze in 2024 to the many artists throughout the community who are inspired by the landscape...

Best of the West 2024: Readers Choice

Restaurants Overall EC 24 Carrot Bistro: Replicating last year’s contest nearly to a T, 24 Carrot eeks out the top spot for consecutive years. Erie’s burgeoning dining scene is attracting more and more attention, with 24 Carrot offering a new take on something that is a deep Colorado tradition if you think about it: Farm-to-Table dining. RUNNER UP - Piripi Overall & Best...

Duly Noted: You Can Call Yourself a Semite and Still be Anti-Semitic

Back on Oct. 20th, on my personal Facebook account, I posted a video where I provided the history of the word “antisemitism.” I’ve had this discussion with people in the past who bring an armchair linguist’s mindset to play “devil’s advocate” (as if the devil needed any more advocates) about the term. It took no time at all for a bad actor to reveal himself. “That’s not what...

Black History: A Little Grace for Mr Popo

The Evolution of Black Characters in Animation from West to East The most memorable whisper passed across the fifth-grade playground of my youth was the existence of four secret characters in the classic fighting game “Street Fighter II.” Not only did the rumor turn out to be true, but it is also a lesser-known aspect of Mike Tyson’s legacy: He appeared as one of the bosses. If a player...

Navigating the Challenges of LGBTQ+ Dating in Boulder County

Dating is hard.  In the best of circumstances, it takes emotional energy and motivation. Fostering new relationships demands strength of will, consistency, and a pioneer-like exploration that puts Christopher Columbus to shame. What’s the old adage? Fall down seven times, let the dogs eat your heart eight? Or something like that. LGBTQ+ dating in Boulder is no different, but it does come with...

Community Corner: Embraced Hatred

Simply existing as a Palestinian is challenging I receive hate mail every day. My friend just got fired from her job. A man in Texas was just stabbed. The only thing we have in common is we are Palestinian. Since October 7, the surge of hate crimes against Palestinian Americans and American Muslims has escalated exponentially. Wadea Al-Fayoume, a 6-year-old Palestinian American child, was...