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Flowers and Bullets is a grassroots movement that uses art and food to talk about larger issues, like gentrification or pollution, affecting Barrio Centro. This mural welcomes people visiting their Midtown Farm housed at the former Julia Keen Elementary School.

Local nonprofit acquires former TUSD school to continue sustainability work

The Tucson Unified School district governing board approved the sale Tuesday evening.

The Nogales Buffalo Soldiers tribute was held for the first time in 2022, when this photo was taken.

Honoring African American soldiers from last century

Descendants and others gather for 2nd Annual Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Salute

9-year-old Jody cuts the ribbon of the new African American Museum of Southern Arizona on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jody sparked the idea of creating the museum when he found out there was not a spot in Tucson that shares Black history.

African American Museum of Southern Arizona opens

The museum officially opened on Saturday, Jan. 14 and is located at the University of Arizona.

An attendee is attempting to block a basketball from scoring mid-air at Tucson's first Disability Pride Celebration in Udall Park on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports brought in wheelchairs as well as other equipment for Tucsonans to try adaptive sports for the first time.

Tucson holds first Disability Pride Celebration

The event included musical and storytelling performances from disabled Tucsonans.

Día de los Muertos is an ancient blend of Native American and European traditions that is becoming more familiar to a growing number of people internationally. This altar is in the University of Arizona's Special Collections Library.

Día de los Muertos: Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era

Historic celebration is gaining traction across borders and cultures

Myriam Moscona's parents were born in Bulgaria and settled in Mexico after World War II.

Sephardic Jews and Their Language Inspire Mexican Writer

Myriam Moscona focuses on her heritage and the language of her elders: Ladino, also called Judeo-Spanish.

Best-selling children's book author and artist Todd Parr.

Children's Book Author Todd Parr Coming to Tucson

Adults may not know who Parr is, but millions of young readers around the world consider him a literary superstar.

The marching band attracts students from all grades who play various instruments.

Anniversary Celebration Brings Marching Band's Past and Present In Step

Catalina Foothills High School reunites current and former band members for its 25th year.

U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, left, and Tucson Poet Laureate TC Tolbert, March 10, 2017.

A Big Day for Poetry in Tucson

A 'poetry orchestra' with U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; TC Tolbert named Tucson poet laureate.

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