Updates from District 5 Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Office
Navajo Nation Boardband Deployment & Implementation meeting to be held from 0 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Democracy Focus — Not Necessarily a ‘State of the Union’
'An all-time record Presidential address to Congress (almost 1 hour and 40 minutes), followed by a short and concise opposition response, fact-checkers working overtime, while Congressional Democrats were derided for their action or inaction during the event.
That and much more happened during President Trump's Joint Address to Congress on March 4, 2025.
Democracy Focus — Social Security next Trump target
Cutting off foreign aid, laying off federal workers in numerous alphabet-letter agencies, ending funding for federally-funded scientific studies — for many folks who voted for Donald Trump as president, the cuts are lumped together in the "Promises Made, Promises Kept" motto being spouted by administration officials and parroted by right-leaning media outlets.
However, Elon Musk and his DOGE-associated Muskovite followers might be marching to a bridge too far as they set their sights on Social Security? We shall soon see, with vocal rumblings already being loudly heard at Republican town halls across the nation. ...
City of Flagstaff celebrates Women’s History Month
FLAGSTAFF — Happy Women's History Month! Throughout March, we're celebrating the incredible women who have shaped our past, present, and future. At the City of Flagstaff, we're proud to highlight…
Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) publishes April newsletter
The mission of Native Americans for Community Action Inc. is to provide preventive wellness strategies and empower and advocate for Native peoples and others in need, in order to create a healthy community based on Harmony, Respect, and Indigenous Values.
American Immigration Council’s ‘This Week in Immigration’ — Trump’s Mass Child Deportation Plan
LATEST ANALYSIS
State, Federal Policies Escalate Attacks on Immigrant Children
Federal and state policy efforts targeting immigrant kids are on the rise. The new wave of cruelty includes plans that plainly violate existing law. Many of these attacks seem designed to tee up court battles intended to weaken the rights and wellbeing of children in the United States.
Update — Consumers take part in ‘Buy Nothing Day’ on Feb. 28. More protests to come
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
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Flagstaff joins nationwide 2025 Presidents’ Day protest rallies
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
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
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
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?
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The Economic Times — Donald Trump says if he 'saves his country,' he breaks 'no laws,' quoting Napoleon Bonaparte
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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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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 ..."