Local event honors migrants’ contributions and highlights ongoing challenges
Local human rights advocacy group Derechos Humanos is commemorating International Migrants Day Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at the Global Justice Center.
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Reveille Men’s Chorus offers a safe space for all Tucson singers
The group is holding its 30th annual Holiday Spectacular show at the Temple of Music and Art Saturday and Sunday, with tickets available to purchase online or at the door.
Women-led news outlet breaks the mold of local journalism
Tucson Spotlight’s all-women team is a rarity in the media world. Women make up 41% of newsroom employees nationwide, and only 26% hold leadership roles.
Local experts discuss impact to children of parental incarceration
More than 2.7 million children in the U.S. have an incarcerated parent. A panel of local experts discussed the impact of incarceration on families, following a Saturday screening of the mini-documentary "The Forgotten Prisoner."
UA professor mapping the gaps between flood risk and climate justice
Flood hazard maps determine flood zones, guide disaster response, and set flood insurance requirements. But many counties, don't have access to these maps.
Tucsonan pushes for voting rights reform for felony convictions
Joe Watson has been working in prison reform advocacy for years, including his recent efforts to bring attention to Arizona's felony disenfranchisement laws.
Amphi neighborhood to host Tucson’s inaugural Cyclovita event
Cyclovita will feel like more of a block party, since it’s contained within a smaller area than the longer Cyclovia route.
Community celebrates completion of Tucson’s first tiny home village
The village is made up of nine 450-square-foot, eco-friendly tiny homes and a larger community gathering center that includes a meeting area, kitchen and sleeping area for an on-site behavioral support specialist.
Bar owner turned realtor champions LGBTQ+ rights and representation
Colette Barajas opened Colette's West, one of Tucson's first lesbian bars, on North First Avenue in 1983.