Tucson’s first Big Gay 5K runs Oct. 24 at Armory Park
Tucson’s first Big Gay 5K and High Heel Havoc take over Armory Park on Oct. 24 as the centerpiece of Big Gay Weekend, a three-day run of queer events.
Marlon Bedoy
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Tucson forum tackles HIV and Hep C funding cuts
The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation held its first public forum on funding cuts to HIV and Hepatitis C services, with panels on LGBTQ+ needs, HIV care and advocacy.
Tucson vigil honors victims of Venture-N shooting
Hundreds gathered at a Tucson vigil to mourn Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, killed outside gay bar Venture-N in a suspected hate crime.
Loft Cinema caps Pride Month with "Paris Is Burning"
The Loft Cinema and the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation closed out Pride Month with a 35th anniversary screening of "Paris Is Burning," the last of 24 events amid concerns over federal funding cuts.
Border immersion brings student research to Tucson
ASU students gathered in Tucson to present original research on migration and borders after spending a day experiencing the U.S.-Mexico border crossing firsthand with BorderLinks.
Tucson marks International Women's Day with march, panel
Community members gathered for a panel on workers' rights and a downtown march to mark International Women's Day, addressing issues from workplace heat protections to U.S. military policy abroad.
Los músicos de True Concord exigen el reconocimiento sindical
Los músicos de True Concord Voices and Orchestra de Tucson renovaron sus demandas de reconocimiento sindical, citando preocupaciones sobre salarios, seguridad laboral y condiciones de trabajo.
Thousands rally in Tucson for National Shutdown, ICE protest
Thousands rallied in downtown Tucson as part of a national shutdown protesting ICE and Border Patrol violence, with educators, students and small businesses calling for humane immigration policies.
Protests in Tucson follow killing of Minneapolis nurse
The killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents sparked protests and vigils in Tucson calling for accountability, transparency and an end to ICE enforcement practices.