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Diné College is one of 14 tribal grant recipients from the National Endowment for the Humanities to fund projects that recognize the traumatic legacies of federally run boarding schools.
Apr. 12, 2024
Cardiac Canyon stretches for 2.5 miles and is part of Antelope Canyon near Page.
“Bad Indian: Hiding in Antelope Canyon” premiered at the Phoenix Film Festival and tells the story of Hastiin Tadidinii — whose name translates to "Corn Pollen Man" and who avoided the Long Walk forced on the Navajos starting in 1863.
Apr. 10, 2024
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Long before Nina Newell was a pediatrician and writer here in Arizona, she and her family were refugees from Vietnam. She met filmmaker Cindy Lee in a writing class, and now her story will be featured at the Phoenix Film Festival.
Apr. 10, 2024
Alex Soto, director of the Labriola National American Indian Data Center, emcees the grand opening of a new space at Hayden Hall on the Tempe campus.
Last Wednesday, Arizona State University held an open house at Hayden Hall on the Tempe campus to honor a new space for the Labriola National Indian Data Center.
Apr. 8, 2024
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Latinos are projected to account for 14.7%, or 36.2 million, of all eligible voter. This has led to a surge of disinformation ahead of the November election.
Apr. 8, 2024
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On this episode of KJZZ's Word podcast about literature, we celebrate National Poetry Month and the release of the debut crime novel from an Emmy Award-winning and long-time KJZZ reporter.
Apr. 6, 2024
A Navajo state senator is calling on public schools in Arizona to give Indigenous students and staff time off to observe next week’s solar eclipse.
Apr. 5, 2024
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Phoenix’s Black Theatre Troupe is wrapping up its 53rd season with a revival of “Storyville,” a musical about a pivotal moment in jazz history, set in the brothels of 1917 New Orleans.
Apr. 4, 2024
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Indian Country has long been disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. And for the first-time ever, a pair of Native Americans are co-chairing the Aunt Rita’s Foundation annual AIDS Walk in Tempe on Saturday.
Apr. 3, 2024
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Grand Canyon University will host the third annual HBCU All-Star Game on Sunday, highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities and expanding knowledge of them in Arizona.
Apr. 1, 2024
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This historic gathering has attracted hundreds of experts, scholars, researchers and activists to southern Arizona to establish a national standard for Indigenous data governance and help tribal communities protect their traditional knowledge.
Apr. 1, 2024
On Friday, the city of Mesa unveiled a new plaque honoring Yuma-raised civil rights activist and labor leader, Cesar Chavez. It was part of a larger Cesar Chavez Day celebration at the Eagles Community Center.
Mar. 29, 2024
The Third Annual Funky Latina Music Festival gets underway Saturday, March 30 at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix.
Mar. 26, 2024
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A recent CDC study shows that racial or ethnic groups often see negative health effects because of unmet social and economic needs. Officials say understanding how these needs affect health could lead to policy solutions and better care.
Mar. 22, 2024
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The Goldwater Institute, a Phoenix-based conservative think tank, filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents Tuesday. At issue is Arizona State University’s Inclusive Communities employee training.
Mar. 20, 2024
Wednesday is National Native HIV-AIDS Awareness Day, first observed in 2007. This year’s theme is “It’s All Relative, Our Experience Makes a Difference.” It’s still a serious public health issue affecting tribal communities all across Indian Country, especially in Arizona.
Mar. 20, 2024
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President Joe Biden highlighted Trump's derogatory rhetoric toward Latinos during a campaign stop at a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix on Tuesday.
Mar. 20, 2024
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A new, national survey shows that support for same-sex marriage and other LGBTQ protections have declined among Americans.
Mar. 19, 2024
Desert View Watchtower overlooking the Grand Canyon's South Rim.
The return of the Grand Canyon National Park’s cultural demonstration program, which highlights artisans from the 11 culturally associated tribes, marks a decade since the program began.
Mar. 19, 2024
Tempe City Hall
A bill in the Arizona state Senate bill would ban city governments from using public funds for anything promoting DEI – including staff training or hiring DEI officers.
Mar. 16, 2024

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