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Update — Consumers take part in ‘Buy Nothing Day’ on Feb. 28. More protests to come

By MosaicNAZ February 28, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Events, local, newsNo Comments

Please see related stories — • AP — Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference? • Lincoln County Leader — Letter: “Buy Nothing Day’ on Friday NATIONAL — A variety of organizations are planning for a national “No Buy Day“ to protest what they believe is corporate greed, along with efforts by corporations to scale back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (DEI), which they say is led by the Trump administration. CBS News has reported the economic boycott has been spreading on social media (see link below). In Arizona, the Arizona Republic reported the following “companies have rolled back DEI in the past year:”

Arizona Office of Indian Education — Bi-weekly Highlights

By MosaicNAZ February 27, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

Dear Partners in Education,The Office of Indian Education strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents.(Note: if email appears cut-off, please find and click "View entire message" to display all.)

Flagstaff joins nationwide 2025 Presidents’ Day protest rallies

By MosaicNAZ February 24, 2025Democracy, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — More than 500 people took part in a National Day of Protest event at the Flagstaff City Hall on Feb. 17. The protests were part of a nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration and its ongoing efforts to close federal agencies and fire thousands of federal workers. The event in Flagstaff also included a rally to Support Federal Works and Public Lands. Local media covering the event included the Arizona Daily Sun, KAFF News, AZ Family and KNAU.

African Diaspora Advisory Council announces 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest

By MosaicNAZ February 20, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is pleased to announce the annual Black History Month Essay Contest, open to students in Middle School and High School. The 2025 Black History Month Theme is “African Americans and Labor.” This theme highlights the impact of Black people’s work and how it shapes the experiences of Black people and the societies in which they live.

Flagstaff Pride hosting Transgender Cultural Fluency Training on March 1 at the Murdoch Community Center

By MosaicNAZ February 19, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

MARCH 1 Transgender Cultural Fluency Training Saturday, March 1st, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST In Person Murdoch Community Center, 203 E Brannen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA Flagstaff Pride…

American Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration

By MosaicNAZ February 16, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Immigration, newsNo Comments

LATEST ANALYSIS Communities Continue to Stand by Immigrants Amidst Fear, Heightened Enforcement The first few weeks of President Trump’s second term in office have instilled a heightened level of fear, as longtime neighbors, residents, and tightly knit communities have encountered increased federal immigration enforcement. Nevertheless, many communities continue to show up for one another in big ways and small to defend their neighbors, their loved ones, and their homes. The Chilling Effect of Trump’s Indiscriminate Immigration Arrests & Propaganda As we near the one-month mark of the new Trump administration, it is clear that the president’s thinly veiled threats of imposing mass deportation on “criminal immigrants” are in fact a promise to target all immigrants—and sometimes even U.S. citizens.

Democracy Focus — Support Your (Local, State, Federal) Judge?

By MosaicNAZ February 16, 2025Democracy, news1 Comment

Just wondering — Are these stories related? The Economic Times — Donald Trump says if he 'saves his country,' he breaks 'no laws,' quoting Napoleon Bonaparte *** Arizona Republic — Rep. Eli Crane wants Congress to impeach this US judge after DOGE-Treasury standoff (Contact Rep. Eli Crane here)

Immigration rights supporters take to the streets of Flagstaff on Feb. 7. See related stories

By MosaicNAZ February 14, 2025Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — More than 200 immigration rights supporters took to the streets to protest against the Trump Administration's mass deportation effort as part of a growing nationwide resistance movement. Shouting "USA" and carrying American and Mexican flags along with a variety of protest signs, the march began after a short rally at a Fourth Street shopping center, moving west along Route 66 before gathering at the Flagstaff City Hall. During the march, the protesters were escorted by members of the Flagstaff Police Dept., with passing motorists honking their horns in support of the marchers.

City of Flagstaff celebrates Black History Month

By MosaicNAZ February 14, 2025local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — February is Black History Month, honoring the African Diaspora’s contributions to Flagstaff and beyond. Mayor Becky Daggett recently read the proclamation, with the 2025 theme, "African Americans and Labor," highlighting the impact of Black workers on justice and equality. At the Murdoch Center’s Black History Month Kickoff, Mayor Daggett and Councilmember Khara House celebrated the proclamation.

Arizona Office of Indian Education — Bi-weekly Highlights

By MosaicNAZ February 14, 2025Diversity, Education, local, newsNo Comments

Dear Partners in Education, The Office of Indian Education (OIE) strives to meet the educational and cultural needs of Native American students across Arizona. With bi-weekly highlights, our goal is to provide consistent communication, share valuable resources, and highlight meaningful opportunities that may benefit Indigenous communities, including educators, students, and parents.

American Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration

By MosaicNAZ February 8, 2025Immigration, newsNo Comments

LATEST ANALYSIS Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Optics-Driven Shift in Immigration Detention President Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration detention at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba to house up to 30,000 people. Since then, U.S. Immigration & and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has transferred at least two flights of migrants from the United States to its detention facility there.

LULAC Officially Launches El Pueblo Unido: A Resource Guide for Community Leaders

By MosaicNAZ February 8, 2025local, newsNo Comments

LULAC Officially Launches El Pueblo Unido: A Resource Guide for Community Leaders LULAC is proud to announce the official launch of El Pueblo Unido: A Resource Guide for Community Leaders — a vital tool designed to help key institutions navigate recent policy changes impacting immigrant communities. This guide builds on El Escudo: Immigrant Rights and Resources Toolkit, which we launched just a few weeks ago.

Bilingual report — The Literacy Center — Our Spring class schedule is out! Join a class today!

By MosaicNAZ February 8, 2025local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Our Spring class schedule is out! Join a class today! *** FLAGSTAFF – – Ya han empezado las clases de primavera. ¡Venga a aprender con nosotros!

Coconino County recognizes Black History Month

By MosaicNAZ February 8, 2025Diversity, local, newsNo Comments

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 4 officially recognized Black History Month in the County with an official proclamation. It reads, in part, "Coconino County acknowledges the history, struggles, and achievements of the past, present, and future generations of our Black and African Diaspora, brining us to a time of reckoning, redemption, and hope for all people ..."

NAU Office of Arts and Letters to present ‘What Side are You On? A Tohono O’Odham Life Across Borders on March 18

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, Native AmericanNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Office of Arts and Letters to present 'What Side are You On? A Tohono O'Odham Life Across Borders at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 at Liberal Arts Building, Room 120, NAU. Book presentations by authors Michael Steven Wilson and José Antonio Lucero.

Mexican Consulate to present its ‘Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff’ on March 29 at CCC / El Consulado General de México en Phoenix presenta ‘Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff’ el 29 de marzo, Coconino Community College

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025en español, locales, noticiás, inmigración, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

El Consulado General de México en Phoenix presenta “Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff,” Sábado, 29 de marzo, 8am – 12pm, Coconino Community College, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. Con una variedad de mesas de información local. Trámites: Pasaporte electrónico Matríconsular Credencial ed elector Actas de nacimiento Haz tu Cita 1-424-309-0009

Black History Month Closing Reception to be held on Feb. 28 in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — The Black History Month Closing Reception will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams, 2136 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff The event features the "Sounds of the African Diaspora: An Evening of Prose, Drums, Music, Spoken Word & Dance. Sponsored by the Lived Black Experience Project, African Diaspora Advisory Council and Sunnyside Market of Dreams — Mercado de los Sueños

NAU to present the Zoom discussion ‘Supporting Undocumented Students & Families in Precarious Times’ on Feb. 18

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership and the Arizona Schools Association are hosting a zoom panel and discussion on “Supporting Undocumented Students & Families in Precarious Times” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Join NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership & the Arizona School Administrators for this Inclusive Excellence Week event which will feature a zoom panel for educators, educational leaders, and students.

NAU to present ‘Guantanamo Bay Camps: Specters and Futures’ on March 5

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Join Professor Diana Coleman for a discussion of the history of the camps in the U.S.-controlled Guantanamo Bay and an exploration of the legal, religious, and ethical issues involved at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at Northern Arizona University's Liberal Arts Building Room 120, 705 S. Beaver St., Flagstaff. Sponsored by the Latin American Studies Program, the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies, and the Martin-Springer Institute. Free and open to the pubic of all ages.

Choir Concert as part of ‘The Power of Blood: Mexico’s Casta Paintings’ to be held at NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium on March 2

By MosaicNAZ February 1, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, local, newsNo Comments

A Choir Concert as part of 'The Power of Blood: Mexico's Casta Paintings' to be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at NAU's Ardrey Auditorium. The Martin-Springer Institute is hosting Castas exhibit, an unveiling prints of colonial era Casta paintings, presented with music from historical and present-day Mexico and spoken reflections by Institute students and faculty. Musical traditions that will be represented include folkloric with guitar, Spanish Renaissance, Nahuatl Indigenous music, and Mexican barbershop. The exhibit can be seen from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through mid-May at NAU's Riles Buidling, 3rd Floor.