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Ollin Cafetzin in Aurora is a “Safe Zone” Against ICE

Ollin Cafetzin, which translates to “Movement Coffee,” has become a main hub/safe zone for people to gather as recent ICE activities continue throughout the city. Photo by Daniel Montoya

An Indigenous, Chicano/Mexican cafe located off East Colfax in Aurora is opening its doors as more than just a coffee shop. Ollin Cafetzin — translated as “Movement Coffee” — was founded to create community through culture, conversation and connection. Now, as concerns about ICE activity ripple through immigrant communities, the cafe is serving as a gathering space for organizing, education and support. Journalist Daniel Montoya speaks with co-founder Cynthia Moreno-Romero about what it means to call their space a “safe zone” from ICE.

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Kathryn Cronin is originally from Wilton, Connecticut and came to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado, Boulder in the fall of 2022. Kathryn is a senior in the College of Media, Communication...