Reader: American Indian protest at FlatIron Crossing not a flash mob

Sam Levin's post about a First Nations protest at FlatIrons Crossing prompted plenty of comments, in part because organizers described the event, which resulted in five arrests, as a flash mob. Among those with opinions on the subject is a local flash-mob expert...
By Michael RobertsJanuary 7, 2013
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Sam Levin’s post about a First Nations protest at FlatIrons Crossing prompted plenty of comments, in part because organizers described the event, which resulted in five arrests, as a flash mob.

Among those with opinions on the subject is a local flash-mob expert.

DenverEric writes:

I run Denver Flash Mob (mentioned in the Westword many times), and I have to say that this is not a flash mob. It is a mob and it is a protest, but not a flash mob.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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