State Rep. Jennifer Bacon speaks with guests during an event hosted by Colorado's Black Democratic Legislative Caucus at Cleo Parker Robinson in Denver, CO, January 25, 2023. Kevin Mohatt for Colorado Newsline

State Rep. Iman Jodeh 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