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You may think of funk music as pure fun. But it has a much deeper history and cultural meaning. That鈥檚 the subject of a new book from a CU professor that digs into the history of funk, and why it spoke to the upheaval of the late 1960s. The overlooked history of funk 鈥� today on In The NoCo.

An unusual twist on the holiday classic 'The Nutcracker' is set to open this weekend. It uses Duke Ellington鈥檚 jazz version of the famous score to celebrate the history of Five Points, which was known in the 1930s and 鈥�40s as 鈥淭he Harlem of the West.鈥� A conversation with the show鈥檚 director, on today鈥檚 In The NoCo.

Columbus B. Hill was a towering figure in Colorado鈥檚 barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today we talk with barbecue historian Adrian Miller about why he wrote about the 鈥渂est barbecue man in the West.鈥� It鈥檚 part of In The NoCo鈥檚 new Holiday Book Club!

Fire Station No. 3 in Denver with a legacy of all-Black fire crews has been added to the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique architecture and ethnic heritage.

Columbus B. Hill was a legendary figure in Colorado鈥檚 barbecue history. Back in the late 1800s, his food was so good, it was served to thousands of people at the state Capitol. But these days, not many people know his name. Today on In The NoCo, Denver author Adrian Miller shares the story of the "best barbecue man in the West.鈥�

An exhibit at the Museum of Boulder illuminates the often untold stories of Black Coloradans and their influence on our region's history 鈥� and future. On In The NoCo we hear from one of the project's creators, author and soul food historian Adrian Miller.

Juneteenth is our newest federal holiday. It鈥檚 observed on June 19, but many cities across Colorado will celebrate Freedom Day this weekend, with music festivals and community gatherings. On In The NoCo, CSU professor Ray Black discusses the meaning of Juneteenth, and the unique way he'll celebrate the holiday.

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos' rocket company. The 90-year-old Dwight blasted off from West Texas with five other passengers on Sunday.

In the early 1900s, the community of Dearfield was Colorado鈥檚 largest Black homesteading site. It thrived for many years, until the Dust Bowl and the Depression pushed residents out. UNC scholar George Junne explains why it鈥檚 important to reflect on the community today.

We close out Black History Month today on In The NoCo with a look at Dearfield. In the early 1900s, it was Colorado鈥檚 largest Black homesteading site. Local scholar George Junne tells us why it鈥檚 important to reflect on that community today.