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The Standard
24-06-2025
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WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices, memo shows
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CBS News
16-06-2025
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The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Aurora Municipal Center on June 14, 2025. The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Aurora Municipal Center on June 14, 2025. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
CBS News
15-06-2025
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Global Fest celebrates immigrants who call Aurora home
For Aurora, Saturday was a day to celebrate the richness of its many immigrant communities. The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Municipal Center. CBS In a city where more than 160 languages are spoken, the event's annual Parade of Nations is a moment to share a little bit of one's origin story. One in five residents of Aurora is foreign born. Festival goers will tell you how joyful they feel here. Glory Ozor was preparing to put on traditional dress from her native Nigeria and said, "African food, international food, American food, everything is here. It's a fun day for me. I always come here every year." There are traditional dances, music and colorful clothing. Amazing food. CBS And the opportunity to learn something you might not know about neighbors. Ivan Castro loved bringing his kids and he says this year was especially meaningful to be here. "Now times are a little hard so it's a good time everybody comes together and get to know their cultures and get to know other cultures, see how much immigrants give back to the U.S," said Castro. Global Fest is a reminder that everyone has a story. And has a reason they've come to live in a country seeking something better. CBS Invested in what they're building here, but never forgetting where they've come from. Anita Schumann was performing with the Hora Romaneasca Folk Dance group, and said, "My mom grew up under Communists, my Dad grew up under the Nazis and they always have taught me to be grateful for this country and for the freedoms and the beauty that is here. 'This is the greatest country in the world', it's one of my favorite quotes from my dad." Global Fest included a tribute concert by Aurora's Mayra Alejandra to the late Tejano music icon Selena, and a Selena look-alike contest.
CBS News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Aurora Global Fest to feature high energy Taekwondo demo
U.S. Taekwondo Center's demonstration team takes to the stage at Global Fest in Aurora again U.S. Taekwondo Center's demonstration team takes to the stage at Global Fest in Aurora again U.S. Taekwondo Center's demonstration team takes to the stage at Global Fest in Aurora again Aurora is preparing to showcase its cultural diversity at this Saturday's Global Fest, the city's signature event. One popular group is back this year -- the U.S. Taekwondo Center's demonstration team. The Korean martial art instills its students with confidence and character. "We're very proud of the students that train here. They give their best effort," said Master Sean Jung. Master is the title given to someone who has attained a high level of expertise and experience in the martial art. U.S. Taekwondo Center, Aurora, Colorado Since 1988, the U.S Taekwondo Center in Aurora has trained thousands of students. The martial art cultivates discipline and respect. "We have five tenets to Taekwondo: it's courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and an indomitable spirit. And instilling those into our children from a young age and even our adults, it just helps them progress through life," said student Valerie Larson. Pushing your body to its limits. Taekwondo is an Olympic sport, but its accessible to anyone. "And appropriate for any age. That's the beauty of it, so you're constantly learning and constantly just improving," said Master Joe Coughlin. Expect to be dazzled when the U.S. Taekwondo Center takes to the big stage at Global Fest again. Mark K. Smith "Lots of board breaking, high energy, some KPop dancing, some flowers breaking and hopefully a lot of fun with our performances," said Jung. The martial art brought here by one of Aurora's largest immigrant groups is also one of the most popular sports here and across the globe. "As a Korean American born in the United States, I think Taekwondo allows me to express my culture, it's something that we can all be very proud of," added Jung. CBS CBS Colorado is excited to be a sponsor of Global Fest. Your Aurora reporters will be there. Global Fest takes place this Saturday June 14 from 11am to 6pm at the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Selena tribute concert and look-alike contest takes place this Saturday at Aurora's Global Fest
This Saturday, the City of Aurora will celebrate the legacy of Tejano music queen Selena at Global Fest. The one-day festival is Aurora's signature event championing its many cultures. A young musician who grew up in Aurora is excited to perform the tribute to the iconic star. Selena by Mayra Alejandra "Aurora is amazing, I love Aurora. It has all different types of people," said Mayra Alejandra. Performing at Global Fest is a dream come true for Alejandra. And it's her belief that Selena too would have loved taking the stage at the celebration of international cultures. "Her goal was to unite. And this unites people, and that's what we need more than ever right now. We need unison. We need each other," added Alejandra. She admires how Selena overcame barriers and stayed true to herself, when others tried to limit her. "Her music, it just, it makes me so happy and it makes everyone happy. Including the beats, the lyrics, they each have like a message, a happy message," said Alejandra. Selena by Mayra Alejandra She says it stands to reason that Selena maintains such a hold on our culture, even 30 years after her death. She feels shaped by Selena herself and understands why others derive so much joy from her tribute performances. "She was full of love and compassionate and so down to earth that people could relate to her," said Alejandra. "She's a star that was shining her own light, she was a true star." Performing as Selena -- says Mayra Alejandra -- is about sharing happiness. Global Fest will also feature a Selena look-alike contest. CBS Colorado is excited to be a sponsor. Your Aurora reporters will be there. Global Fest takes place this Saturday June 14 from 11AM to 6PM at the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn. Find out more at CBS
