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AZ Sen. Analise Ortiz Shares Her Commitment to Community
Whether she's proposing legislation to curb evictions, seeking criminal justice reforms, championing small businesses or advocating for public education, the former journalist turned public servant wants to bring a greater quality of life to her district's residents. State Sen. Analise Ortiz's district covers parts of Maryvale and Glendale in the West Valley. Arizona State Sen. Analise Ortiz (D) considers it an honor to represent a district with the greatest percentage of Lat
Jonathan Higuera
Dec 21 min read


A Chicano Broadcast Pioneer Talks Politics, Adelita Grijalva and Community Empowerment
Ra ú l Aguirre's five decade career spans being a college campus activist, a bilingual radio talk show host, a TV producer, and now a business owner. Along the way, he's been an advocate for the Chicano/Latino communities of southern Arizona. Ra ú l Aguirre, President & CEO of REA Media Group. A look into Ra ú l Aguirre's professional accomplishments is also a glimpse into Tucson's civil and human rights history. He's helped found and co-found numerous groups dedicated to gai
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 311 min read


ALMA: Working for Diversity in the Media and Journalism since 1997
The Arizona Latino Media Association has been helping youth become journalists for 27 years and supporting media professionals since the organization was formed in 1997. Two longtime board members discuss the successes and challenges over the years. Al Macias, ALMA president, and Anita Luera, ALMA board member and High School Workshop leader . For many Arizona Latino journalists, the Arizona Latino Media has been a strong source of support, both for the networking and provi
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 211 min read


First Things First: Tackling the Readiness Gap for Our Youngest
The state agency First Things First aims to get infants, toddlers and preschoolers ready to learn. First Things First's Angela Rabago shares what parents, child care professionals and policymakers can do to boost that readiness. Angela Rabago, Chief External Affairs Officer for First Things First. In 2006, Arizona voters approved an initiative that led to the creation of First Things First, the state's first publicly funded agency dedicated to early childhood development. An
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 141 min read


ImpactoAZ is back!
After a lengthy hiatus, ImpactoAZ.com is back and ready to serve our readers with news and commentary on our large and growing Latinx...
Jonathan Higuera
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Latinx legal cases fight educational segregation
First grade class of Lemon Grove students in the 1930s
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 11, 20213 min read


Targeted COVID vaccination event set for Sat., May 22
The Arizona Department of Health Services partners with community groups for an outreach event for vaccine pop-up clinic in underserved...
Jonathan Higuera
May 20, 20211 min read


Children's Action Alliance names Lujan as new president and ceo
David Lujan, president and CEO of Children's Action Alliance
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Apr 9, 20212 min read


Lack of teachers, school board members impede achievement
Stephanie Parra, executive director, ALL In. Phoenix Union High School District Board member.
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Mar 10, 20212 min read


AZ Senate bill endorses in-state tuition for DACA students
SCRR 1044 now heads to House for debate. If approved, it could go before state voters in 2022. Supporters of Deferred Action on Childhood...
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Mar 4, 20212 min read
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