Free Speech: Can I Tell You How Much I Hate You?
Freedom 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 […]
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The Shadow Catchers: 150 Years of Arizona Photography
ExtensionFor more than a century and a half some of the world’s best photographers focused their lenses on Arizona. In addition to the renowned Edward S. Curtis, Kate Cory lived […]
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The Shadow Catchers: 150 Years of Arizona Photography
For more than a century and a half some of the world’s best photographers focused their lenses on Arizona. In addition to the renowned Edward S. Curtis, Kate Cory lived […]
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Honky Tonks, Brothels, and Mining Camps: Entertainment in Old Arizona
Jan-Cleere-photo-1-WEBIn pioneer Arizona, among the best places to experience the performing arts were in the mining towns. Striking it rich meant having disposable income, and miners, like the well-heeled of the Gilded Age, wanted to demonstrate their sophistication with culture. From the early popular music of ragtime and minstrelsy during the forming of these communities, […]
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The Gila: River of History
Screenshot-2024-09-30-122038Gregory McNamee is a writer, editor, photographer, and publisher. He is the author of 40 books and more than 6,000 articles and other publications. He is a contributing editor to […]
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Through My Eyes- The Impact of Implicit Bias
Koppell_portraitWe come from different places and backgrounds. Our life experiences and backgrounds can affect the way we see the world and each other, for better or worse. What is implicit […]
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More than Pocahontas and Squaws: Indigenous Women Coming into Visibility
Saddlebrooke Mountain Clubhouse 38759 South Mountain View Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, United StatesThis visual presentation shows how Indigenous American women have contributed service to Arizona and the US, yet remain invisible in the media and stereotyped in early films. Nevertheless, they have […]
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The Shadow Catchers: 150 Years of Arizona Photography
For more than a century and a half some of the world’s best photographers focused their lenses on Arizona. In addition to the renowned Edward S. Curtis, Kate Cory lived […]
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A Staggering Panorama: Women Artists and the Grand Canyon
The iconic image of the Grand Canyon, the state’s signature landscape, has inspired countless artists with its geologically impressive and colorful beauty. In the nineteenth century, there were few women […]
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Coded Messages and Songs of the Underground Railroad
Screenshot-2024-09-30-122038Communication 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 […]