welcome
to unearth, celebrate, and memorialize local Asian American Pacific Islander histories
what we do
With a cultural curator mindset, Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU) engages in community organizing, coalition building, and various advocacy-driven initiatives to uncover and celebrate local AANHPI histories through research, oral story collection, place-making, art, and curriculum development.
As a progressive 501(c)3 non-profit with a social justice commitment, CAPU strives to advance racial diversity, equity, and inclusivity through community collaboration, celebration, and education.
Denver Chinatown Landmarks
Denver Chinatown Landmarks
Funded by Andrew Mellon Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues, CAPU installed a mural and three historic markers strategically across Downtown Denver to honor the history of our forgotten Chinatown.
community projects
Recent Press
July 27
New Mural Honors Denver’s Forgotten Chinatown
Bucket List Community CafeJuly 11
Denver unveils new Chinatown mural
CGTNJune 22
Denver’s new Chinatown mural is complete. Here’s what it looks like
DenveriteMay 8
Former state historian discusses violence that destroyed Denver’s Chinatown
9NewsApril 18
Denver honors local Chinese heritage through art
CGTN