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160 W. Central Avenue
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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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From Maiden Lane to Gay Alley: Prostitution in Tucson, 1880-1912 (Coolidge)

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

Prostitution was a main stay business of frontier communities and Tucson was no exception. From 1870 to 1910, Tucson prostitutes worked openly without local government interference. However, as Tucson shed its frontier label for respectable city, Tucson began slowly to condemn its ‘soiled doves.” The talk will examine the lives of Tucson’s prostitutes, their struggles, […]

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The Orphan Trains, Foundlings on the Frontier (Coolidge)

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

“The Orphan Trains-Foundlings to the Frontier” program informs and entertains audiences of all ages about the little-known chapter of the largest child migration in American and Arizona history. Programs incorporate live music, storytelling, historical photos, video interviews with survivors, and a Q&A." This program is supported by a grant from Arizona Humanities.

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FRANK Talk – Crime, Punishment, and Prisons in America – Coolidge

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

Dr. T.J. Davis, Arizona State University, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies The United States officially incarcerates more persons than any other nation on earth. Incarceration cost U.S. taxpayers more than $80 billion in 2016. Some states such as New York in the East and Washington in the West spend between $50,000 and $60,000 […]

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Smitten By Stone: How We Came to Love the Grand Canyon – Coolidge

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

In spite of being one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of the World,” humans have not always seen the Grand Canyon in a positive light. First seen by Europeans in the year 1540, the canyon was not comprehended easily. Throughout the entire exploratory era, lasting nearly 320 years, conquistadores, explorers, trappers and miners viewed the […]

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

Coolidge Public Library 160 W. Central Avenue, Coolidge, 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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FRANK Talks: Can We Get Along? Talking to Each Other About Controversies Now – Coolidge

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

Matt Kundert, University of Arizona, Department of English Democracy is based on hope, the hope that we might solve our problems by talking to each other. Current controversies reflect our nation’s complex history, politics and values. Our views on whether or not America has changed for the better, or for the worse, can differ sharply […]

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 Armed with Our Language, We Went to War: The Navajo Code Talkers – Coolidge

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

During WWII a select group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines with a unique weapon. Using the Navajo language, they devised a secret code that the enemy never deciphered.  For over 40 years a cloak of secrecy hung over the Code Talker’s service until the code was declassified and they were finally honored […]

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FRANK Talks – Eradicating Global Hunger: Is Genetically Modified Food (GMO) a Solution? – Coolidge

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

Eradicating Global Hunger: Is Genetically Modified Food (GMO) a Solution? Julian Kunnie, University of Arizona, Religious Studies/Classics/Africana Studies/Indigenous/Globalization Studies Technological innovations in the early 21st century have promoted the development of genetically modified seeds and foods, as a potential solution to the crisis of world hunger.   Eighty percent of the corn, soy, and cotton cultivated […]

Is This Racist? Racial Literacy and Social Media – Coolidge

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

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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