Last Sunday was no different an experience.
The Colorado Association of Black Journalists hosted a reception at the historical building as a way of introducing Black journalists from all over the country to the city of Denver during the Democratic National Convention. Men and women from as far as Jacksonville, Florida and San Francisco, California were represented and enjoyed eating and connecting with old friends and making some new friends in the process.
As a young man, it did not take me much time until I found myself completely awestruck. At one table, I could speak with Barbra Ciara, the president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), and learn the history of NABJ. At another table, I could speak with Tracy Jenkins Winchester, president and CEO of CoLours TV, and talk about the latest movie from producer and director Donnie Betts.
But the room became as silent when actor and movie director Giancarlo Esposito walked through the doors. Giancarlo, known to many as Julian "Big Brother Almighty" in the movie School Daze, came in to announce that he was providing a free showing of his newest movie, Gospel Hill, starring Danny Glover and Angela Bassett, at the Black-owned movie theater, Neighborhood Flix Cinema & Café.
If Sunday was a symbol of what will occur during this week of historical change in America, then it warms my heart to know that, even if it was for a moment, I too was a part of history.
-- Justin Adams
