State Rep. Leslie Herod attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Sen. Rhonda Fields attends an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus to provide a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

Guests listen as members of Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus give a 2023 legislative preview at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline