FRANK Talk – – Borders, Walls, and Immigration – Casa Grande

Casa Grande Public Library 449 N. Dry Lake St., Casa Grande, AZ, United States

Scott Warren, Freelance Geographer Immigration is one of the most divisive issues facing our country and our state. Who comes in and out of the U.S., and how? Do current immigration laws effectively promote national security and economic prosperity, without compromising human and civil rights? In Arizona border security and immigration policies are more than […]

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FRANK Talk – The spread of fake news: Is there a vaccine for that? – Eager

Round Valley Public Library 179 South Main Street, Eagar, AZ, United States

Gail Rhodes, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? […]

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FRANK Talk – Know Your First Amendment: What is freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly? – Chandler

Chandler Public Library-Sunset Branch 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ, United States

Gail Rhodes, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication The recent uproar over NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem has sparked a nation-wide debate about free speech rights and the First Amendment. Learn how discourse around such hot-button topics can lead to misunderstanding about the First Amendment. What […]

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Cowpokes, Crooks, and Cactus: Arizona in the Movies (Arivaca)

Arivaca Old School House 17080 W. 4th St, Arivaca, AZ, United States

Tyrone Power, Andy Devine,  Katy Jurado, Steve McQueen and, of course, John Wayne. From the earliest days of film, Arizona has been a setting and subject for hundreds of films. Some, like Junior Bonner and Red River, are considered classics, others, such as Billy Jack and Evolution, surely less so. Some may even be classics […]

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On the Road Since 1925: The Colorful History of Arizona Highways Magazine (Oro Valley)

Oro Valley Public Library 1305 W. Naranja Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

The first issue of Arizona Highways magazine was published in April, 1925. In this presentation, former publisher Win Holden will share the fascinating story of how a brochure produced by the Arizona Highway Department evolved into one of the most respected and revered publications in the world. With annual economic impact of over $65 million, […]

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Father Kino: Journey to Discovery (Buckeye)

Buckeye Public Library - Coyote Branch Library 21699 W Yuma Rd, Suite 116, Buckeye, AZ, United States

Father Kino was a cartographer, explorer, geographer, scientist, and a man with a mission. Through his knowledge of agriculture, he introduced new livestock breeds and shared expertise on animal husbandry to native groups in the area. The new plants and fruit trees he brought to the New World introduced a variety of foods to eat […]

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The Lives and Achievements of Tucson’s Unknown African American Pioneers, 1860-1910 (Coolidge)

Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Avenue, Coolidge, AZ, United States

Tucson’s African-American community overcame numerous scandals to become some of the city’s most prosperous and well-known citizens. Newspapers throughout the Arizona territory captured more than their unlawful exploits but gave biographical information about each African-American. Men like George Bragg, who was a barber by trade, made headlines that rocked when he was charged with the […]

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FRANK Talk – Water in the Southwest: Where have we been, and where are we going? – Glendale

Glendale Public Library - Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room 19055 N 57th Ave, Glendale, United States

Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society It has been said that, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” This is especially true of water politics in the American Southwest, a region defined by its lack of water. The massive 20th […]

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Climate and Moral Responsibility in Arizona (Lake Havasu City)

Mohave Community College: Lake Havasu Campus 1977 Acoma Blvd, Lake Havasu City, AZ, United States

Global warming presents humanity with one of the most difficult ethical challenges ever faced. More than just a scientific problem this is a collective action problem requiring that we work together to find appropriate strategies for adaptation. It requires recognizing attribution of cause and effect and careful consideration of the likely outcomes of harm to […]

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African American Pioneers of Arizona (Sedona)

Sedona Public Library 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona, AZ, United States

Featuring compelling documentaries based on interviews, this presentation shares stories about prominent African Americans who contributed to the life and culture of Arizona.  Such luminaries include the late Dr. Eugene Grigsby, Betty Fairfax, Judge Jean Williams, Rev. Warren Stewart, Councilman Calvin Goode, and Carol Coles Henry.  Each individual’s life is contextualized using prominent events that […]

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