Colorado Experience
Uncovering Dearfield preview
Preview: Season 11 Episode 1 | 30s
This episode uncovers the history of Dearfield, a once-thriving Black settlement in Colorado.
This episode uncovers the history of Dearfield, a once-thriving Black settlement founded during the Great Migration. Situated on the arid plains east of Greeley, Dearfield was more than a community; it was a dream of prosperity and autonomy for Black settlers seeking refuge from the racial tensions of the South. This episode traces the rise and decline of this town and its impact.
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Colorado Experience is a local public television program presented by RMPBS
Colorado Experience
Uncovering Dearfield preview
Preview: Season 11 Episode 1 | 30s
This episode uncovers the history of Dearfield, a once-thriving Black settlement founded during the Great Migration. Situated on the arid plains east of Greeley, Dearfield was more than a community; it was a dream of prosperity and autonomy for Black settlers seeking refuge from the racial tensions of the South. This episode traces the rise and decline of this town and its impact.
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