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A historic downtown Phoenix building is now home to an African market, restaurant and bar

The Show spoke to Evelia Davis, who created the Diaspora Collective, a market, restaurant and bar in Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix

Nov. 29, 2023

How Local First Arizona's community kitchens help entrepreneurs and families

For many people, ‘tis the season for food, family and friends. This time of year takes on special meaning — and extra work — for a certain group of Arizona entrepreneurs.
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Nov. 28, 2023

Word S10.6 – Riyon Harding, Craig Santos Perez, Andrew Limbong

On this episode of KJZZ's Word podcast about literature, we feature the winner of the National Book Award for his collection of poetry. Plus, the holiday season means it’s time for NPR’s annual, “Books We Love" feature. Also, a children's author offers two new interactive titles.

Nov. 24, 2023

U.S. unauthorized immigrant population by state

The U.S. undocumented immigrant population is less Mexican than ever

The population of undocumented immigrants is becoming more diverse and less Mexican. Immigrants from El Salvador, India and Guatemala are on the rise, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

Nov. 21, 2023

A Native woman with red handprint over her mouth supports the Murdered Missing Indigenous Women, or MMIW movement, at the 2023 Native American Connections' Parade in Phoenix.

Red Shawl Day on Nov. 19 honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

Each November 19th is recognized as Red Shawl Day, a national annual observance to bring attention violence committed against Indigenous peoples, particularly women and children.

Nov. 18, 2023

Phoenix program finds success preventing diabetes in Latino communities

Latinos are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So, how do you educate a community about their risk?

Nov. 17, 2023

College essay writing is changing – and becoming more important today

The Show spoke with Jessica Early, an English professor at Arizona State University, about the importance of college essays — and how the landscape around it is changing.

Nov. 13, 2023

Lit Squad: A young girl dives into her family's past in novel

The Show spoke with author Celia Pérez about her book "Tumble" and how the main character's story is someone many other children can relate to.

Nov. 13, 2023

Word S10.5 – Harper St. Clair, Diné poetry

On this episode, we take a heady journey into the art of the possible and explore Indigenous literature with two Diné women writers.

Nov. 12, 2023

Navajo Code Talker Thomas H. Begay salutes crowds, navigating the streets of Capitol Hill during last Veterans Day in Washington, D.C.

Navajo Code Talker chosen as grand marshal for Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

Although there are more than 140,000 Native veterans are still living today, only three of them are Navajo Code Talkers. One of them, Thomas Begay, was selected as a grand marshal for the 2023 Phoenix Veterans Parade.

Nov. 11, 2023

A mesita, or in the Yaqui language "tapanco," is filled with the favorite foods and beloved beverages of deceased loved ones in Guadalupe.

How Pascua Yaquis in Guadalupe honor deceased on Día de Muertos

A pair of religious holidays, including an ancient celebration of death and life, occurred last week among faithful Pascua Yaquis in the town of Guadalupe.

Nov. 10, 2023

ASU has a new curator at large for its museum

Arizona State University has appointed a new curator at large for its museum. The daughter of two creative parents, Erin Joyce was raised in northern Arizona and began her prior work as a curator on an independent basis in California.

Nov. 4, 2023

Arcadia High School senior Gabriella Nakai is Navajo, Choctaw and the only Indigenous youth recognized at the White House's 'Girls Leading Change' celebration.

This Native American teen was honored by the White House

Arcadia High School senior Gabriella Nakai was the only Indigenous young woman among 15 honorees nationwide at last month's White House Gender Policy Council celebration where she had the chance to meet First Lady Jill Biden.

Nov. 2, 2023

Alzheimer’s unduly affects Black Americans, but that isn’t reflected in clinical trials

Black Americans make up about 13% of the U.S. population but account for close to 20% of people with Alzheimer's disease. But only 3% of Blacks are represented in clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs.

Nov. 1, 2023

What we can learn about grieving from the Day of the Dead

The Show spoke with psychologist Lyn Prashant about the grieving practices during Dia de los Muertos compared to American practices.

Nov. 1, 2023

Phoenix to vote on funding Latino Cultural Center

The Show spoke with Carmen Guerrero, who runs the Cultural Coalition, and Alana Hernandez, who is senior curator and CALA Alliance Curator of Latinx Art at ASU's Art Museum, about the lack of a Latino Cultural Center in Phoenix despite the large population of Latinos.

Nov. 1, 2023

Debra Ann Byrd playwright of "Becoming Othello: A Black Girl's Journey."

A groundbreaking Shakespearean actor and playwright on 'Becoming Othello'

The Show spoke with Shakespearean actor and playwright Debra Ann Byrd about her one-woman living memoir "Becoming Othello: A Black Girl’s Journey."

Oct. 26, 2023

The Dishchii' Bikoh’ Apache Group performs the Crown Dance on a raised platform inside Desert Diamond Arena.

Navajo pro bull rider and Apache dance group shine in Glendale

Desert Diamond Arena was the home of Ridge Rider Days, a weekend-long professional bull riding competition that ended earlier this month. It was also an Indigenous showcase featuring a Navajo athlete and an Apache youth dance group.
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Oct. 24, 2023