Colorado Revised Statutes Title 2. Legislative § 2-2-2305. Black Coloradan racial equity study--historical research

(1)(a) As part of the study, the state historical society shall conduct historical research to determine any potential historical and ongoing effects of slavery and subsequent systemic racism on Black Coloradans that may be attributed to practices, systems, and policies of the state. The historical research must focus on and include all of the following, as each may be attributable to state governmental entities, policies, systems, and practices:

(b) In conducting the historical research, the society may consider and incorporate other research and studies that are relevant to the subject areas described in this subsection (1).

(2)(a) The society shall conduct at least two community engagement sessions in different geographic locations in the state for the public to offer input based on lived experience with state governmental entities, policies, systems, and practices that have resulted in systemic racism and discrimination against historically impacted Black Coloradans and their impact on individuals, families, and the community as a whole. Each community engagement session must be held at a time and in a place that the commission determines is sufficient to maximize attendance. The society shall allow members of the public to participate and provide comments in person, remotely, and in writing.

(b) The society may conduct additional community engagement sessions or engage with the community through interviews and other methods determined by the society.