The Art of Drag -- a performance of exaggerated gender expression intended to highlight the performative aspect of gender --has never been more popular or controversial than it is today. This program, presented by ASU faculty member and Drag Story Hour Arizona president David Boyles and local drag legend Felicia Minor, will discuss the history […]
The Art of Drag -- a performance of exaggerated gender expression intended to highlight the performative aspect of gender --has never been more popular or controversial than it is today. In this two-part program, David Boyles, ASU Professor and Drag Story Hour Arizona President, will discuss the history of drag, and legendary and award-winning performer […]
Join us for a special screening of the documentary Nelly Queen: The Life and Times of José Sarria. This documentary resurrects the forgotten legacy of an LGBTQ trailblazer and pioneering drag performer. The film will be introduced by director Joe Castel, producer Mario Novoa and members of the Imperial Court of Arizona. And join us after for […]
As Americans grapple with increasing tension and division, what can we learn from the past to connect with each other? Arizona has a rich history with Japanese Americans since the 19th century. Hundreds of acres of the land were once owned by Japanese-American farmers who created thriving agriculture communities, producing and delivering products across and […]
How do we tell stories about our community? What do these stories tell us about local needs, issues, and experiences? Join us for a conversation with Humans of St. Louis (HOSTL) co-founder, lead storyteller, and book author, Lindy Drew, who documents the people of her city through photography and first-person stories. Her work highlights the […]
What happens when there is racial diversity within an ethnic community? Can people who experience systemic discrimination also perpetuate discrimination? Race relations in marginalized communities are complex. Join us for a program with law professor and anti-discrimination expert, Tanya Katerí Hernández, author of Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality. Hernández will […]
Register Here! Join us for a deep dive into the history of Native American voting rights with Cora Tso, Senior Research Fellow at ASU's Kyl Center for Water Policy, and Brian Garcia, voting advocate and attorney. This event will explore the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing efforts surrounding Native American voting rights, shedding light on […]
The Missing Morningstar Writing Workshop Join Stacie Denetsosie, author of Missing Morningstar and other stories, along with Shaina Nez, Senior Lecturer at Diné College, for an engaging writing workshop. The session will center around Denetsosie’s book and will be followed by a reading. Pizza lunch provided. First 40 attendees get a book! Register now […]
Join us for a conversation about the Native vote in Arizona with Brian Garcia, voting advocate and attorney, and Angela Willeford, community outreach, voter engagement, and youth leadership advocate. This event will explore modern obstacles to voting and resources within Arizona tribal communities. This program is part of the Representation Matters series hosted by Arizona […]
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Arizona Humanities and the 9th anniversary of the Reading is Medicine Book Club with us! Join us for a thrilling discussion of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology. Enjoy readings by two featured authors, Darcie Little Badger and Amber Blaeser-Wardzala from the book and immerse yourself in […]
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