Donate
Now
Grand Design Inc.
Phone: (303) 693-8348
E-mail: bshanb9@gmail.com
Established 1984
,
Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister is being honored with a street named after her in Aurora, Colorado!
The city is renaming the ring road on the Aurora Municipal Center Campus to Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister Boulevard
. The dedication ceremony was scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, as part of the city's Black History Month celebrations.
This honor recognizes her nearly four decades of service to the city, including:
-
Civil Rights Leadership: Serving as a co-founder of the Aurora NAACP.
-
Community Service: Her 36-year tenure at City Hall, where she led the Community Relations Division and worked as a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion.
-
Non-Profit Work: Serving as President and CEO of Grand Design Inc., an organization dedicated to preserving African American culture through the arts
Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister Celebration
Fri, Oct 09
|DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Auro
36-26
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM MDT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Auro, 13696 E Iliff Pl, Aurora, CO 80014, USA
Guests
About the event
You are invited to a Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister Celebration. This is an ADULT EVENT! Please! No Gifts!
Dr. Barbara Shannon-Banister is a prominent civil rights leader, community advocate, and retired public servant who dedicated nearly 40 years to shaping the civic landscape of Aurora, Colorado
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver-Aurora provides a complimentary airport shuttle to and from Denver International Airport (DEN). Shuttles operate daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Because schedules and pickup points can vary, it is highly recommended to call the hotel directly at (303) 337-2800 after grabbing your bags to confirm availability and coordinate your pickup.