Beyond Boundaries: Re-writing the Immigration Narrative

Northern Arizona University - Native American Cultural Center 318 W. McCreary Dr. (Bldg #14), Flagstaff, AZ

Re-writing the Immigration Narrative: Indigeneity and Latinidad in Maya Women's Migration Stories Tuesday, March 29th @ 4:00 p.m. Native American Cultural Center @ Northern Arizona University Dr. M. Bianet Castellanos is an anthropologist and core faculty member in American Studies at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on indigenous communities in the Americas and […]

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Raices: Afro-Mexican Identities Across Borders

Northern Arizona University - The W. A. Franke College of Business 20 W McConnell Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Son Jarocho is a participatory music and dance practice native to the state of Veracruz, Mexico that blends Indigenous Mexican, African, and Spanish elements. Son Jarocho has nurtured a cultural revival movement in both Mexico and throughout the U.S. through its fusion of melodies, phrasings, and rhythms. April 1st - 6:30pm - Concert and Discussion […]

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Journey to Justice – Film Screening & Discussion

Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E Culver St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Journey to Justice tells the story of Howard Triest, a German Jew who fled Nazi Germany in 1939, when he was 16 years old, and returned as a victorious American soldier in 1945.  He then served as an interpreter at the Nuremberg Tribunal, enabling him to come face-to-face with imprisoned Nazi officials who were co-responsible […]

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In Their Own Hands: The Story of the Jewish Brigade in World War II

Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E Culver St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

During the final months of World War II, His Majesty's Jewish Brigade - the only all-Jewish fighting unit in the war - goes into combat against the hated Nazis...and comes away victorious. However, it is after the war, though, that the real story of the Brigade begins. Amidst the chaos of post-war Europe, and under […]

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Deli Man – Film Screening & Discussion

Cutler-Plotkin Jewish Heritage Center 122 E Culver St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

For some, delicatessen food is close to a religious experience: A tender, crumbling cut of corned beef steeped in its juices, a full-bodied garlic dill pickle, spicy brown mustard with grain. Recipes and culinary garnishes from Hungary, Poland, Russia, Romania that flowed into late 19th and early 20th century America soon became part of an American […]

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The Payson Book Festival

Gila Community College - Payson Campus 201 N. Mud Springs Road, Payson, AZ, United States

The second annual Payson Book Festival seeks to promote literacy and showcase Arizona authors. The festival includes 70 local authors, a Young Writer’s Workshop and story time sessions. A portion of proceeds benefit scholarship funds and children will have the opportunity to take home free books. In all Arizona Professional Writers seeks to foster a […]

Civil Dialogue and Debate Watch

Mesa Public Library - Downtown 64 E. 1st St., Mesa, AZ, United States

Join the Institute for Civil Dialogue for a live viewing of the second presidential debate followed by a round of Civil Dialogue. Civil Dialogue offers an opportunity for civilized facilitated citizen dialogues. All opinions welcome. Two locations! ASU Memorial Union - Pima Room (ASU Tempe campus) Mesa Public Library - 64 E 1st St, Mesa, […]

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Community Conversations: Women’s Voices Building Peace

Muslim Community Center of Tucson 5100 N Kevy Pl, Tucson, AZ, United States

Moderated panel followed by Dialogue Circles (provided by Our Families’ Center for Community Dialogue) Speakers: Rula Khalidi, M.S. in Education Sat Bir Kaur Khalsa, M.A. in Women’s Studies Gila Silverman, Ph.D. Anthropology Community Conversations brings together three women from Tucson engaged in meaningful ways with their faith traditions and cultures who are dedicated to peace-building […]

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Presidential Debate Watch (Tempe)

ASU Memorial Union - Pima Room 230 Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Tempe, AZ, United States

Presidential Debate Watch/Civil Dialogue® Events Admission is free, no reservations required. In a Civil Dialogue event, all viewpoints are welcome and respected, but you are not required to speak in public; listening is a fine way to participate. We hope to see you! Tuesday, October 4 - Two locations! ​5:45-8:30 PM ASU Memorial Union Pima Room […]

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Presidential Debate Watch (Phoenix)

Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Presidential Debate Watch/Civil Dialogue® Events Admission is free, no reservations required. In a Civil Dialogue event, all viewpoints are welcome and respected, but you are not required to speak in public; listening is a fine way to participate. We hope to see you! Tuesday, October 4 - Two locations! ​5:45-8:30 PM ASU Memorial Union Pima Room […]

Free

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