Black and White

Low Black numbers make diversifying workforce challenging, but also reflect systemic problems. Latinos, meanwhile, have the numbers but lack connections. Both groups say a welcoming environment is critical.

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On the surface, companies seeking to diversify their workforce in the Boulder Valley or Northern Colorado face a difficult challenge when it comes to African-Americans: demographics.

The region’s African-American population ranges from a mere 1.2% in Boulder and Larimer counties to just 1.5% in Broomfield and 1.6% in Weld County, according to July 1, 2019, estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

That’s a far cry from…