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Spotlight Session: Charlie King

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Tucson Museum of Art celebrates the legacy of Elaine Horwitch.

Tens of thousands of Tucsonans took part in Cyclovia, October 2019.

Route set for Tucson's spring 2020 Cyclovia

The path will include downtown and South Tucson streets.

The UA Confucius Institute hosted musical performances and health and wellness programs on campus.

UA Confucius Institute closing

Political tensions with China impacted the operation of the cultural center.

Noah James recording his music at the AZPM studio.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Bonus Episode: Music

Original music by Noah James.

Many people rely on opioids to manage chronic pain.

Arizona Spotlight Special: Arizona Addicted

Tearing down the stigma that surrounds opioid addiction with stories from Arizonans who have lived the experience, and found the road to recovery.

The Bacanora Museum in the town after which the agave spirit is named, in Sonora, Mexico.

Agave liquor Bacanora gains protected status in EU

Industry proponents say the recognition could up the appeal and value of Sonora's regional spirit.

Silhouette of man sitting at computer with red background.

Getting "Anti-Social" with author Andrew Marantz.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The conclusion of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Roots of Transphobia".

Taken at the 2019 Tucson Pride celebration.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 5: The Roots of Transphobia

Why is gender identity so controversial?

In "The Long Shadow", filmmaker Frances Causey follows the trail of racism across the Southern United States, staying aware of the many lives that have been stolen by it.

Penetrating the darkness of "The Long Shadow".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson considers the many special kinds of "Black Love"; and episode 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "The Ambiguity Train".

It's unknown how many pre-teens are gender non-binary. Recent [studies](https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/06/health/teens-gender-nonconforming-study-trnd/index.html) found that 0.7% of teenagers identify as transgender, while 3% identify as gender non-binary.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 4: Riding the Ambiguity Train

When the binary of male and female doesn’t fit.

Study: Fake personas at work can lead to poor job performance and dissatisfaction

The UA-led study says employees who show genuine feelings are more productive.

The StoryCorps trailer parked outside of Reid Park Zoo in Tucson, AZ.

Celebrating "One Small Step"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Episode 3 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: "Trans-Generational Advice".

Noah James came prepared with interview questions for Scotty Pignatella.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 3: Trans-Generational Advice

A transgender teenage boy interviews an adult trans man.

Arizona Theatre Company presents "Master Harold" ...and the Boys.

Finding perspective on race and privilege: "Master Harold"... and the Boys

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A conversation with James D. Diamond about his book "After the Blood Bath", and Part 2 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders, "Changing Expectations".

Tucson’s Pride celebration includes transgender youth from preschool through high school as well as their families and friends.

Youth Crossing Gender Borders, Episode 2: Changing Expectations

Raising a Transgender Preschooler.

The crew of the whaling vessel Pequod, portrayed by Ryan Parker Knox, Christopher Pankratz, Aaron Shand and Eduardo Rodriguez, in The Rogue Theatre's stage adaptation of "Moby Dick".

The great white whale, sighted in Tucson!

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A conversation with ecologist Brad Lancaster; and the series "Youth Crossing Gender Borders" begins.

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