Body Cameras, Tasers and Guns: Modern Policing or a Police State? Michael Scott, ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice The methods and tools used by police officers today are not the same as in the past. In some cases the police are using military tools and tactics for law enforcement. […]
Securing the Borders and Stopping Terrorism: A Constitutional Framework Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies Protecting its people is among the first priorities of any government. The Constitution’s Bill of Rights provides protections of the people from the government. How should the U.S. Constitution’s checks and balances operate […]
Click to enlarge flyer Join award-winning local author, Rodo Sofranac, (Polly and the Peaputts, My Maddy, My Daddy), illustrators Mark Wilson and Kent Looft, and all the other RodoWrites characters as they introduce his newest children’s’ book,  Find Your Nose. Rodo’s books help kids and folks of all ages increase their literacy skills, become better readers, […]
Throughout the ages we humans have had a need to mark the time and place where people make the final stop on their journey from this world to the next. Sometimes it is a simple cross on rock covered earth while others are elaborate tombstones which tell something of the lives of their residents. There […]
Securing the Borders and Stopping Terrorism: A Constitutional Framework Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies Protecting its people is among the first priorities of any government. The Constitution’s Bill of Rights provides protections of the people from the government. How should the U.S. Constitution’s checks and balances operate […]
This year the Gardens is partnering with Catholic Community Services, Nutrition Services to create a bilingual booklet that will include favorite recipes of local Mexican American seniors along with stories about the traditions associated with their use. The project, which is supported by Arizona Humanities, will not only preserve special family recipes but explore topics such as […]
Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media Dr. Kathy Nakagawa, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation Many parents and educators avoid conversations about race and racism with their children and students, yet young people are regularly exposed to images, stories, videos and statements that reflect racial societal attitudes. This exposure often comes through […]
Health, Law & the Humanities A three-part community conversation series in downtown Phoenix RSVP: azhumanities.eventbrite.com Thursday, September 21 / 6:00-8:00 p.m. Medicine and the Humanities Join a community conversation with local health organizations to discuss health disparities between communities of color and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families. Conversation moderated by Dr.Marlon Bailey, ASU School […]
Immigrants and the American Dream: We the People Today and Tomorrow Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies The United States of America has long touted itself as a land of immigrants and has grown phenomenally from migration since its beginnings in an ever expanding global economy. Yet the […]
Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media Dr. Kathy Nakagawa, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation Many parents and educators avoid conversations about race and racism with their children and students, yet young people are regularly exposed to images, stories, videos and statements that reflect racial societal attitudes. This exposure often comes through […]
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