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Your Guide to Celebrating Day of the Dead In Arizona
Day of the Dead, the annual celebration in which Latinos honor their loved ones, is fast approaching. Last year, Day of the Dead festivities were, for the most part, canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, this year, with the decline in coronavirus cases and the increase in vaccination rates, Day of the Dead celebrations are back on!
Latinos Contributed $92 Billion to Arizona’s Economy
Latinos are thriving in Arizona: A new report shows Latinos are contributing billions to the state’s economy, especially in Gilbert and Peoria.
Why This DACA Recipient Was Forced to Choose Harvard Over One of Arizona’s Universities
In 2006, Arizona voters passed Proposition 300, which denied undocumented students, including DACA recipients, in-state tuition rates. This law means students like him pay 50% more for tuition at Arizona public universities than other in-state residents.
Spanish-Speaking Arizonans Can Call This Hotline to Book Vaccine Appointments
Vaccines are being offered at no cost to everyone in Arizona, regardless of health insurance or immigration status.
Arizona Resolution Could Allow Undocumented Students to Pay In-State Tuition
Undocumented students currently have to pay 150% of tuition at state universities. A proposed resolution could qualify them for in-state rates.
The US Needed More 24/7 Vaccine Centers Yesterday
Vaccine distribution centers that are open 24 hours a day have proven to inoculate many more people than centers that are only open during traditional business hours. So far, New York and Phoenix are the only major US cities to adopt them.
Modern Marvel: New Comics Make Underrepresented Native Communities the Heroes
Native Americans are breaking through into the superhero world with the new “Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices #1.”
Trump’s Slow COVID Response Led to 11,862 Preventable Deaths in Florida, Report Finds
The new study conducted by Columbia and Cornell university researchers points out the avoidable death toll across the US.
What Would a Recount Look Like? A 7-State-Breakdown of How the Process Would Work.
President Trump has filed lawsuits to recount some votes. Here’s how seven key states would handle a repeat tabulation of the ballots.