Journalist, writer, multimedia professional, community organizer, mentor, Talk-o-holic, New Orleans & Prince fan. muckrack.com/chandra-thomas-…
Joined February 2010
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Nothing like a cute gift from your @CPRNews co host @cprwarner! Cool shirt with ties to my hometown of @NewOrleans
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These young men were headed to Atlanta from Denver to commemorate @BloodySunday with @KappaAlphaPsi in Selma last night. Now 16 hours, 1 cancelation and 4 delays later still not enroute thanks to @FlyFrontier. If you need to get somewhere reconsider flying them.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Kicking off "Portraits In Aging" tomorrow on @ColoradoMatters on @ColoradoPublicRadio, featuring a mix of older adults sharing perspectives/experiences on aging in Colorado. Listen live 9am/7pm MST on radio, CPR app & anytime via CPR.org!
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8 Dec 2025
We DID II! The 10th Annual Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza is on the books! #cprnews #ColoradoPublicRadio
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10 Sep 2025
WHAT AN HONOR to interview #EdDwight on Colorado Public Radio #CPRNews #ColoradoMatters! He was tapped by #JFKJR to be the first African American in space, instead he did SO MUCH MORE, including becoming a RENOWNED SCULPTOR.
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9 Sep 2025
My interview with #EdDwight will be on Colorado Public Radio #CPRNews TOMORROW! He was tapped by thee #JFKJR to be America's first Black astronaut, but he ended up doing SO MUCH MORE....including becoming a RENOWNED SCULPTOR. Listen to #ColoradoMatters live at 9am and 7pm MST.
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30 Aug 2025
Today is a sacred day....the 20th anniversary of #HurricaneKatrina slamming the Gulf Coast and the ensuing governmental failures that nearly destroyed my hometown of #NewOrleans. I am honored to tell the story of 4 survivors living in Colorado for #cprnews cpr.org/show-episode/aug-28-…
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30 Aug 2025
Today marks the 20th anniversary of #HurricaneKatrina. A somber milestone, especially for my hometown of New Orleans. Here's MY family’s story. #CPRNews #ColoradoMatters
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19 Jul 2025
Sunday marks the 13th anniversary of the Aurora Theater Shooting. Marcus Weaver was wounded, but the friend he attended with and 11 others died. Here's my Colorado Public Radio interview with Marcus reflecting on life after near death....and PICKLES!!! shorturl.at/aOGNJ
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10 Oct 2024
On Thursday, journalists @MarcSpears81933, senior NBA writer for ESPN & Andscape, and Justin Adams of @cbs4Denver, share with me their insights on the amazing life & legacy of NBA Hall of Famer @officialmutombo on "Colorado Matters" at 9am & 8pm MST on @CPRNews
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5 Mar 2024
Thanks @DenverCABJ and @CABJ5280 for awarding me Journalist of the Year 2024! Words cannot describe what this honor means to me.... from my days hosting @CPRNews to my many years as a national #freelancejournalist I am truly #humbled
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20 May 2023
Super excited to be hosting a live interview today at the Colorado Women’s Bar Association Convention. Then check out my interview with Denver PDD's Sgt. Carla Havard Tues. on @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews @KRCC Tuesday at 9am!
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11 Apr 2023
A machine sitting in a parking lot north of Denver is
being touted as a miracle solution to climate change. It sucks carbon directly from the atmosphere; but does it work? CPR climate reporter @SamBrasch weighs in on @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews @KRCC cpr.org/show-episode/april-1…
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23 Mar 2023
Colorado requires patients be notified if a mammogram shows they have dense breast tissue, which could help with early detection. On @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews we discuss what to do once notified and the FDA's new mammogram guidelines.
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21 Mar 2023
On @ColoradoMatters @CPRNews finding a safe place to park overnight is tough for people experiencing homelessness. Colorado Safe Parking Initiative is helping change that along the Front Range as more Coloradans find themselves unable to afford rent. cpr.org/show-episode/march-2…
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17 Mar 2023
St. Patrick’s Day is more than parades, parties & drinking green beer. It's also about celebrating Irish culture. Check out my @CPRNews @KRCC @ColoradoMatters interview on a Leadville memorial that recognizes Irish miners buried in unmarked, sunken graves.
cpr.org/show-episode/march-1…
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14 Mar 2023
A very public fight with the HOA in the far northeast Denver community of Green Valley Ranch has led to homeowners protections in HOA communities across Colorado. Check out my interview on @CPRNews
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10 Mar 2023
So excited to speak to two podcast classes this morning at Martin Luther King Jr Early College school in Far Northeast Denver about the work we do @CPRNews @ColoradoMatters Great questions asked!
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