Mescal Agave Use in Arizona: Food, Fiber, and Vessel
The agave plant was used by Native peoples for numerous utilitarian items. Mescal served as a valuable food source still being harvested and prepared to this day by many Indigenous […]
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The Spirit of Spirituals: Famous and Stirring Songs of Faith, and their Stories
Chandler Hamilton Library 3700 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ, United StatesPeople the world over express Divine Devotion through humbly coming together and creating blessed sounds, blending their energies and hearts to help bridge that sometimes narrow, sometimes great, divide between […]
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Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad
Communication and secrecy were key to the successful operation of the Underground Railroad. Safety was more important than quickness. Both fugitive slaves and members of the Underground Railroad learned to […]
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China Mary: History and Legend
IMG_0038A 1960 episode of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, the first Western television series, immortalized China Mary as a strong, powerful and ruthless Asian female figure in American […]
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On the Road Since 1925: The Colorful History of Arizona Highways Magazine
Scottsdale Mustang Library 10101 N 90th St, Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesThe 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 […]
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The Gila: River of History
Six hundred miles long from its source in the mountains of southwestern New Mexico to its confluence with the Colorado River above Yuma, the Gila has been an important avenue […]
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Water in Arizona: Sustainability, Supply and Demand
Water is necessary for life, but as supply shrinks, choices must be made about who is given access to water and who isn’t. Communities across Arizona are going dry. This […]
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Chiles & Chocolate: Sweet and Spicy Foods in the American West
Humanities-Scholar-LetterCome have a taste of the rich and savory history of these food favorites, explore how early peoples used them, and how they have evolved and spread to all corners […]
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Free Speech: Can I Tell You How Much I Hate You?
Glendale Public Library - Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room 19055 N 57th Ave, Glendale, United StatesFreedom of speech is fundamental in a democratic society. It means that a person or a community can express their opinion or ideas without fear of retaliation or censorship. But what happens when the opinions expressed are unpopular, violent or dangerous? Whether expressed in person, or through social media, words can have a powerful effect […]
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By the Time They Came to Phoenix: African American Women Activists
Phoenix Country Day School 3901 E. Stanford Dr., Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHear the stories behind a group of African American women who migrated to Arizona and have made a difference in the lives of Arizonans. These women are Community Mothers. They have cared for and nurtured other people’s children, and they have been activists providing guidance, mentoring, and leadership for the many woes that attach themselves […]