Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence

The video explores the rich traditions of a prominent all-Black debutante cotillion club that began in 1941 in the Mile High City. This story illuminates young "debs" and challenges racial stereotypes that limit the role and potential of Black girls. The Owl Club redefined the meaning of a debutante and helped create representations of beauty, academic achievement, and acceptance for a community that's often been misrepresented and forgotten.