A group of MAS students in Tucson made this video from one of our workshops. This clever take on TUSD banning books from Mexican American studies classes will have you laughing. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this […]
After the Arizona Legislature and Governor Jan Brewer passed HB2281, the Tucson Unified School District voted to ban the Mexican American Studies (MAS) program, in a 4-1 vote. The successful MAS program was dissolved and books were removed from classrooms. March 16, 2012, a caravan of Librotraficantes (book traffickers) came to Tucson, Arizona. These librotraficantes were made up […]
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Tucson Grassroots Campaigns is a non-profit video project that documents successful grassroots campaigns in Tucson, Arizona. This video project examines community organizing methods, planning, and nonviolent strategy for positive social change. Act One: El Rio In 1968, the City of Tucson purchased El Rio Country Club, a lush golf course in Tucson’s west side. Why […]
Pan Left Productions is an organization of artists and activists who believe in the positive use of media for social and environmental justice and social change. Pan Left amplifies progressive stories and voices by providing access to equipment and resources, increasing the capability of individuals and organizations to use and make media, and promoting equity in media distribution.
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