Young Tucson poets share their feelings about life in the year 2020.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The lifelong connection between a UA educator and the American Western; and part 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: “Riding the Ambiguity Train”.
Rogue Radio presents Kate Chopin's “Désirée's Baby”
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN" 2020 has NOT been cancelled; and a look back at Tucson's drive-in history from Chris Dashiell.
'Show me your papers': A decade after SB 1070
The contentious state law went into effect 10 years ago, and its impact lives on in a generation of immigrants.
Two Confederate monuments removed in Arizona amid broader push
The monuments were removed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, who requested the state "regift" them for repairs.
AZ Indigenous Peoples' Caucus urges state to rename Columbus Day
The group said the move would contribute to other movements fighting for racial, social and historical justice.
Celebrating Juneteenth during a pandemic
Though Tucson had to cancel its event, an organizer says the day is still an opportunity to honor Black independence, culture and family.
Behind the Mask
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A plea on behalf of sacred lands threatened by border wall construction; and a sincere thank you to comic book legend Dennis J. O'Neil.
Arizona secretary of state calls for removal of confederate monument near Capitol
The move comes as the nation struggles with race relations.
'Ireland stands with you': Navajo Nation GoFundMe gets many international donations
Millions in donations have come to the Navajo Nation both through the government as well as a GoFundMe page.
Tucsonan recalls historic Apollo 13 rescue mission
Space scientist helped NASA plot the astronauts' emergency route home.
Borderlands symposium explores web of people, wildlife in Sonoran Desert
The Ajo conference last week brought together scientists, tribal leaders and community members.
Mission San Xavier in Tucson to undergo preservation project
Workers will spend the next two years replacing problematic plaster around the structure’s centuries-old brick walls.
Archive Tucson: In the shadow of the freeway
Historian Lydia Otero talks about growing up in a neighborhood that was partly erased by the construction of I-10.
Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain
Joe Vandever Sr. was one of the few remaining Navajo Code Talkers.
Penetrating the darkness of "The Long Shadow".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love"; and episode 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Ambiguity Train".
