AFRIK DIGEST INTL is an African print & online media newsroom based in CO. Discover ur African roots! Contact us to RETELL your story.
(1)
AFRIK DIGEST INTERNATIONAL Magazine is a cultural and lifestyle journal with its publishing base in Colorado USA. The publication is authentic in the way it retells the story of the members of our community and gives readers a sufficient splash of entertainment, fashion, business, education-inspired stories, and information from within the United States and the continent of Africa. It has continue
d to own the responsibility to inform the global community on diversity, inclusion, and trends. Our AfrikOnline site, www.afrikdigest.com, app and social media pages offer our readers multiple platforms, from the printed version, to be informed and entertained. It also affords readers and potential advertisers a quick access to clients, to contact us, as well as provide us their feedback. Download the Afrik Digest app from the Google Play Store. See link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afrikdigest.app or simply search “AfrikDigest” in the Google Play Store.
11/06/2025
Important! Can you to support Afrik Digest Magazine's Mission? This fundraiser is termed inspired by Colorado Media Project via the platform.
36 likes, 2 comments. “ needs your support with our year-end fundraising drive. Join us on our mission to tell inspiring stories of people & share verified information... More info? Email me at- [email protected] *Click this link to : https://afrik-digest-magazine.fundj...
11/04/2025
Important: to support Afrik Digest's Mission inspired by Colorado Media Project on the platform.
This is important:
through the Colorado Media Project 2025 fundraising campaign!
Afrik Digest Magazine’s year-end fundraising campaign for aims to strengthen our community-centered journalism and expand coverage of underrepresented voices in Colorado. We are raising funds to support:
• In-depth reporting on cultural, civic, and advocacy issues
• Youth media training and mentorship programs
• Digital Transformation
• Print and digital distribution of Afrik Digest stories to underserved neighborhoods.
This year's campaign is hosted on the trusted ColoradoGives.org platform.
Click here to DONATE: https://mtyc.co/ica6ye
Your beloved news & lifestyle media that seeks out & amplifies stories of folks of African descent.
10/31/2025
**Colorado Springs Votes 2025: What’s on the Ballot and Why It Matters**
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Voting hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
*City of Colorado Springs Ballot Measures*
1. Ballot Issue 2A – TABOR Retention for Public Safety
• What it does: Allows the city to retain and spend $4.75 million in excess revenue collected in 2024, rather than refunding it to taxpayers.
• Where it goes: Funds would support police and fire department equipment, training, and emergency response improvements.
• Why it matters: A “yes” vote supports reinvesting in first responders without raising taxes.
2. Ballot Issue 2B – Stormwater Enterprise Fee Adjustment
• What it does: Adjusts the city’s stormwater fee structure to better fund infrastructure maintenance and flood prevention.
• Why it matters: Aims to improve drainage systems and reduce flood risks in vulnerable neighborhoods.
**Statewide Propositions
LL – Healthy School Meals Revenue
• What it does: Lets the state keep revenue from a 2022 tax change to continue funding free school meals for all students.
• Why it matters: Without this measure, 380 schools, including many in El Paso County, could lose access to universal free meals.
MM – Tax Deduction Changes for SNAP and School Meals
• What it does: Reduces certain state tax deductions to fund school meals and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
• Why it matters: Supports food access for low-income families and helps schools serve healthy meals.
*Why This Election Matters to Colorado Springs Families*
• Public Safety: Ballot Issue 2A directly affects how well-equipped and responsive local police and fire departments can be, especially important for growing neighborhoods and wildfire-prone areas.
• Flood Protection: Issue 2B addresses long-standing concerns about stormwater runoff and infrastructure, which disproportionately affects lower-income and older neighborhoods.
• School Nutrition: Propositions LL and MM ensure that all children, regardless of income, can access free, nutritious meals at school, supporting learning and family well-being.
10/31/2025
**Denver Votes 2025: What’s on the Ballot and Why It Matters**
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Voting hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Denver’s 2025 ballot includes eight local measures and two statewide propositions. These decisions will shape how the city grows, how elections are run, and how families access food and public services.
**City of Denver Ballot Measures
1–5. Vibrant Denver Bond Package – $950 Million for Infrastructure
• What it funds: Affordable housing, libraries, parks, transportation, and public facilities.
• Why it matters: These bonds aim to improve daily life—especially in underserved neighborhoods—without raising taxes.
6. Ban on Flavored To***co Sales
• What it does: Prohibits the sale of flavored to***co and va**ng products in Denver.
• Why it matters: Aims to reduce youth ni****ne addiction and protect public health.
7. Election Reform – Ranked Choice Voting
• What it does: Introduces ranked choice voting for city elections starting in 2027.
• Why it matters: Gives voters more voice and reduces the need for costly runoffs.
8. City Council At-Large Seat Reform
• What it does: Changes how at-large council members are elected—potentially shifting to district-based representation.
• Why it matters: Could increase neighborhood-level representation and accountability.
**Statewide Propositions
LL – Healthy School Meals Revenue
• What it does: Allows the state to keep revenue from Proposition FF to fund free school meals.
• Why it matters: Ensures all Colorado students, regardless of income, have access to nutritious meals.
MM – Tax Deduction Changes for SNAP and School Meals
• What it does: Reduces certain state tax deductions to fund school meals and SNAP (food stamps).
• Why it matters: Supports food access for low-income families and strengthens child nutrition programs.
**Why This Election Matters to Denver Families
• For Parents and Students: Propositions LL and MM directly impact school meal programs. A “yes” vote supports continued access to free, healthy meals for all children.
• For Renters and Homeowners: The Vibrant Denver bonds could expand affordable housing and improve parks, libraries, and transit—especially in historically underfunded areas.
• For Voters: Ranked choice voting and council seat reforms could make elections more inclusive and representative of Denver’s diverse communities.
• For Public Health: The flavored to***co ban aims to protect youth and reduce health disparities.
10/31/2025
*Aurora Votes 2025: What’s on the Ballot and Why It Matters
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Voting hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.*
Aurora residents will vote on five local ballot measures and two statewide propositions this November. These decisions shape how our city governs, how schools feed our children, and how families access support. Here’s what our audience needs to know.
– Aurora City Charter Amendments
1. Gender-Neutral Language (Ballot Question 3B)
• What it does: Updates the City Charter to remove gendered terms like “he” or “chairman.”
• Why you should pay attention: Could promote inclusivity and reflect Aurora’s diverse community.
2. Holding Multiple Offices
• What it does: Allows city officials to hold more than one elected office at the same time.
• Why you should pay attention: It could affect checks and balances in local government.
3. Filling Council Vacancies
• What it does: Changes how empty City Council seats are filled.
• Why you should pay attention: Impacts how quickly and transparently leadership gaps are addressed.
4. Clarifying Council Positions
• What it does: Defines each council seat as a separate office.
• Why you should pay attention: Helps voters understand who’s running for what, and prevents confusion in elections.
5. Aurora Public Schools Board Election
• What’s happening: Voters will choose at-large board members.
• Candidates include: Anne Keke (incumbent), Kristin Mallory, Tramaine Duncan (incumbent), Tapsuru Ousman Ba, and Gayla Charrier.
• Why you should pay attention: These leaders shape school policy, curriculum, and student support.
**Statewide Propositions – Supporting Families and Food Access
LL – Healthy School Meals Revenue
• What it does: Lets Colorado keep revenue from Proposition FF to fund free school meals.
• Why you should pay attention: Ensures all students, regardless of income, have access to nutritious meals.
MM – Tax Deduction Changes for SNAP and School Meals
• What it does: Reduces certain tax deductions to fund school meals and SNAP (food stamps).
• Why you should pay attention: Expands food access for low-income families and supports child nutrition.
**Why This Election Matters to This Community**
• For Families: Propositions LL and MM directly impact food security. Voting “yes” supports free meals in schools and more SNAP funding.
• For Schools: Local board elections and statewide funding decisions shape how schools serve students.
• For Civic Representation: Charter amendments affect who can lead, how vacancies are filled, and how inclusive our city’s language is.
10/03/2025
*Breast Cancer Awareness Month*
“You have to fight. You have to speak up. You have to believe in miracles. And when you’re in pain, don’t just reach for medicine, reach for someone who will listen. Reach for God.”
— Florence Takang, Breast Cancer Survivor
10/03/2025
Ousman Ba Throws his Hat in for APS Board.
The city of Aurora has always been home to everyone. The city’s diversified and dynamic nature is one of the reasons immigrants have been able to contribute positively to its growth. One of those people who have done so is Ousman Ba. He brings an uncommon zeal, positivity and charisma that makes him a worthy and formidable candidate as he announces his election bid for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education.
“You Have to Fight”: Florence Takang’s 14-Year Journey with Breast Cancer.
Every October, we pause to honor the women whose lives have been reshaped by breast cancer, those who fight quietly, those who speak boldly, and those whose scars carry stories of survival. At Afrik Digest, we believe that storytelling is a form of healing. This month, we bring you the extraordinary journey of Florence Takang, a Cameroonian mother, believer, and fierce advocate who has been living with breast cancer for over 14 years.
Ambassador64: Notes from Arapahoe County - The Community Aurora Taught Me. By Maureen Maycheco
I love Aurora. I say that without hesitation, without apology, and with a kind of deep pride that feels rooted in my bones. Aurora is home, not just because I live here, but because it has taught me what community truly means.
In Aurora, community is a lived experience. It is exchanged through a bag of tomatoes over the fence, through a knock on the door to check in on a neighbor, through the unspoken understanding that we are looking out for one another.
Two new Aurora boards and commissions are looking for applicants after the City Council created them recently.
Aurora’s Arts and Culture Commission and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board become active on Jan. 1, assuming they get formal approval at the next City Council meeting.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Afrik Digest Magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
DENVER DIGEST is a social, cultural and entertainment magazine which covers issues and lifestyles of the African immigrant community in the United States. It also reports business and light political matters, plus seeks out major happenings and hot topics in the African continent.
DENVER DIGEST magazine covers events, runs personality and business profiles from clients’ interviews, prepares advertorials for organizations in both the printed and online publications. We dig up insightful stories then present them in colorful and memorable style. This delightful monthly publication is based in the State of Colorado, USA, and has continued to celebrate the richness and vivacity of the socio-cultural life, business, and entertainment of its peoples.
DENVER DIGEST Magazine is an all-inclusive society publication that targets Africans and Africa-lovers from all works of life and demographics, as well as their businesses and activities. The publication is helping to inform and educate members of the community; it is used as a medium to connect new immigrants and to integrate them to the greater Colorado community.
The magazine is the only African-immigrants and African American focused publication in Colorado. Here in Colorado, they call us the African magazine though we reach and serve everyone.
Every month, you can catch same interesting contents online, www.thedenverdigest.com. The site offers our readers an additional platform to inform and entertain, right from your computer or mobile device. Also, it affords readers and potential advertisers a quick access to clients, to contact us, as well as provide feedback.
