by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | anti-racism, community, social justice
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we offer these videos and articles. “Origin of Hispanic Heritage Month”— video “Credera Listens: Exploring Hispanic Identity, Intersectionality, and Culture”—a video and article highlighting the...
by admin | Sep 1, 2022 | community, social justice
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This goal...
by admin | Sep 1, 2022 | faith, social justice
We begin our observance of the Season of Creation today, September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. I share with you the invitation from the ecumenical leaders from around the world to enter this season with awe, hearts and minds for learning, a...
by admin | Aug 18, 2022 | anti-racism, community, social justice
For this installment of the Beloved Community, we share information from the Welcome to America team of the Pima County Library that was distributed by email on August 16. Links include information on the U.S. immigration system and books with stories of immigrants...
by admin | Jul 21, 2022 | social justice
On Monday, July 18, the Apache Stronghold held a forum to update the Tucson community on the fight to save Oak Flat. Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. and other speakers shared stories illustrating the importance of this fight not only for the Apache people but for all, as the...
by admin | Jul 7, 2022 | community, social justice
The update is lamentable. On June 24, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the copper mine can proceed on the land even though a lawsuit filed by Apache Stronghold is pending. Spokesperson for the Apache Stronghold, Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr., stated that the...
