‘DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE’ exhibit offered haunting images of missing lives at Culture Connect AZ in Flagstaff

By MosaicNAZ April 30, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, news

FLAGSTAFF — As visitors walked into Flagstaff's Historic Ice House and strolled down the hallway they were quickly greeted with beautiful yet heart-rending images that lined the corridor. There were mothers clutching photos of their sons or daughters, young women holding photos of their boyfriends, a brother holding images of his two siblings. All had one thing in common. All those pictured had disappeared. The images were part of the bilingual exhibition "Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance," part of an evening of powerful music and art dedicated to honoring the victims of forced disappearance and the global movements seeking justice, held on Friday, April 4, 2025. The images were first displayed at the Coconino Center for the Arts and at the NAU Riles building in 2024. During the reception visitors had a chance to view the images up close, read the information, listened to a variety of music and share their thoughts with others gathered at the event. The exhibit, which focuses on the mothers of “disappeared” people in Mexico, was presented by Culture Connection AZ and the Martin-Springer Institute at NAU.

Northern Arizona Interfaith Council scheduled to hold meetings on May 8

By MosaicNAZ April 30, 2025Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is scheduled to hold meetings on May 1 and 8. Send email to confirm event at naic.iaf@gmail.com

LULAC Special Edition Newsletter – April 25, 2025

By MosaicNAZ April 26, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Immigration, localNo Comments

Dear LULAC members and allies, It’s been a productive week for LULAC and the communities we serve. I’m proud to share that we scored a major legal victory in our fight to protect voting rights – a federal judge granted our request to halt the President’s “Election Advisory Committee” executive order. This special edition newsletter is dedicated to that win and other key developments impacting our community this week. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to champion the rights

Large group of protesters at Flagstaff City Hall joins National Day of Action on April 19. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 21, 2025Democracy, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Local residents once again turned out in force during a National Day of Action rally held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Flagstaff City Hall. With a crowd that easily exceeded 1,000 people, local residents once again assailed the Trump administration with an event that coincided with the anniversary of the first shots of the American revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, along with weekend activities designed to recognize Earth Day, which will be officially to be recognized on April 22. To recognize those events, a number of protestors carried "No to Kings" signs, as well as a variety of climate change banners, signs and Earth Day flags. The local event was initially promoted by the Coconino County Democratic Party, with additional support from a variety of groups from Indivisible of Northern Arizona, 50501, Catch Fire Movement, Women's March and others.

Capacity crowd turns out for Arizona Attorney General’s Flagstaff Town Hall on April 15. With updated related news stories

By MosaicNAZ April 16, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With issues ranging from federal funding cuts to local health care, highway construction, homeless shelters, food services, wildfire and flooding prevention projects to staffing cuts at local universities and national parks — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she wanted to hear it all so she can include the feedback of myriad lawsuits being filed by nearly two dozen state attorneys general against the Trump administration. Coconino County residents provided that information and much more during Mayes's Flagstaff Town Hall held on April 15, 2025, at the Coconino Center for the Arts. With a capacity-stretching standing-room-only crowd approaching 300, local government officials, former government workers, community service providers and others shared a variety of stories on how the administration financial cuts and funding delays have impacted the region. The most heart-wrenching stories came from local residents and veterans who are on the verge of or have lost their government jobs and are forced to fend for themselves as they try to pay for housing, food and medical services, with many saying they will be forced to leave Flagstaff and region to find jobs elsewhere.

LULAC newsletter: April 11, 2025

By MosaicNAZ April 14, 2025Democracy, Events, Immigration, localNo Comments

Dear LULAC Members, Now more than ever, staying informed is empowering. Despite the challenges our Latino community faces, we continue to make strides together. From national policies to local victories, let’s celebrate our resilience and stay engaged in the fight for our rights. This newsletter is your resource to stay engaged, empowered, and inspired. Juntos, seguimos adelante – together, we move forward. Thank you for being part of the LULAC familia and for all you do to advance our cause. ¡Adelante!LULAC National

HANDS OFF Flagstaff! — Largest protest in city’s history jam downtown Flagstaff City Hall

By MosaicNAZ April 6, 2025Democracy, Diversity, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Protesters (estimated between 2,000 and 2,500) flooded the zone in downtown Flagstaff for the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally, part of a national day of protest held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Arizona Daily Sun and KNAU put the estimated crowd at 2,500 people, who surrounding City Hall from the corner of Humphrey Street and Aspen Avenue south to Route 66 and west to Milton Road. The crowd size exceeded the 2,000-person Jan. 21, 2017 "March For Love" protest during the first Trump administration. A small overflow crowd could be seen across the street from City Hall, with others protesting from the traffic islands at the Santa Fe Avenue and Milton Road exits. Carrying a variety of signs reflecting the organizer's multi-issue event, protesters took aim at everything from Hands Off Medicaid to Medicare, Social Security, Our Jobs, Our Wallets, Our Books, Fair Elections, Personal Data, Public Lands, Veteran Services, Cancer Research, NATO, Consumer Protections, Clean Air, Schools, Libraries, Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigrants, Courts and other issues.

More than 300 people take part in Mexican Consulate’s ‘Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff’ on March 29 at CCC

By MosaicNAZ April 1, 2025Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With 200 people pre-registered, and at least another 100 dropping in seeking immigration services, the Mexican Consulate's “Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff” proved to be an overwhelming success at Coconino Community College on March 29. Those attending the event were able to sign up to receive information on Mexican Electronic Passports (Pasaporte electrónico), Consular Registration (Matríconsular), Voter Credentials (Credencial ed elector) and Birth Certificates (Actas de nacimiento). The event was organized locally by Alejandra Vasquez, the City of Flagstaff and the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association. Officials from Mexico addressing the audience included representations from the Consulado General de México en Phoenix (Deputy Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix, Armando Manuel Esparza Miranda) and representatives from the Mexican state of Sonora (Gerardo Valenzuela Buelna).

Channeling the spirit of César E. Chávez, community leaders provide passionate response to our times at annual community breakfast

By MosaicNAZ March 28, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — With a mixture of fiery speeches, presentations featuring the importance of telling everyone’s stories and a commitment to refusing to be erased from the history books (video clip*), the 7th annual Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) César E. Chávez Community Breakfast took on a more feisty tone this year. The event, held at the American Legion Post 3, included an opening presentation of the importance of remember the community’s history presented by Dr. Pedro A. Cuevas, assistant teaching professor at the Dept. of Ethnic Studies at Northern Arizona University.

Culture Connection AZ presents ‘Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistence’ — A powerful evening of music, art and remembrance at the Flagstaff Historic Ice House on April 4

By MosaicNAZ March 25, 2025Diversity, Education, Events, Immigration, local, newsNo Comments

FLAGSTAFF — Culture Connection AZ invites the community to Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance, an evening of powerful music and art dedicated to honoring the victims of forced disappearance and the global movements seeking justice. This interdisciplinary event will take place during the First Friday ArtWalk on April 4th at the Historic Ice House on Birch Ave and will feature an exhibition, live performances, and a space for community reflection and solidarity. Through music, photography, poetry, and historical storytelling, Disappeared will illuminate the human cost of these crimes while celebrating the resilience of those who refuse to let these stories be forgotten.

Democracy Focus — The week ahead

By MosaicNAZ March 17, 2025Democracy, Immigration, newsNo Comments

Well, that was a busy weekend and there are plenty of challenges ahead for Democracy. The fallout continues over the decision by Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer and 9 Senate Dems to vote yes for the Republican's Continuing Resolution, thereby avoiding a government shutdown. Only one Democrat in the House voted yes for the CR, with most Senate Democrats voting against the resolution.

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.

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

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.

NAU’s Dr. Robert Neustadt to present ‘Music on the Line. Songs and Politics on the U.S./Mexico Border’ on April 24

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

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Dr. Robert Neustadt will give an update on the progress of his latest book during the Sabbatical Talk “Music on the Line. Songs and Politics on the U.S./Mexico Border” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at NAU’s Liberal Arts Building, Room 136. Sponsored by NAU’s Latin American Studies and Global Languages and Culture.

Jornada de Servicios Gubernamentales del Estado de Sonora, Coconino Community College el 29 de marzo

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

FLAGSTAFF - - Jornada de Servicios Gubernamentales del Estado de Sonora, 9 a.m. el sábado, 29 de marzo, Coconino Community College, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. • Corrección de actas • Asesoría jurídaca • Aclaración de dudas en documentos de identidad