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The Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Muslims Take Desert Heat in Stride During Ramadan

The holy month of fasting and prayers will be observed in Tucson and around the world.
A view of Earth from space.

Christian Climate Scientist: 'Facts Not Enough' in Dialogue

Texas climate expert will speak at UA this week, saying human values important in discussions.
The Tucson JCC was the target of a bomb threat in February. The 240 staff and guests who were in the building sheltered in place, in a large ballroom, until law enforcement gave them the all-clear. Some people left, but some went back to their normal activities in the community center.

Does the Jewish Community in Tucson Feel Safe?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A traditional Chinese tale retold on "The Drum & The Story"; and Lisa Napoli on "Ray & Joan: The Man Who Made the McDonald's Fortune and the Woman Who Gave it All Away".
The exterior of the JCC in Tucson.

After the Bomb Scare

How safe do Jews feel in Tucson?
The Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Islamic Center Hosts Middle Schoolers' Discussion

Goal of next week's conversation: Bridge differences, find commonalities.
Speakers at a meeting about legal rights of refugees, immigrants and citizens of diverse backgrounds in Tucson, January 2017.

Part 1: Diverse Alliances in Tucson Immigrant and Refugee Community

The impact in Southern Arizona of Trump's executive orders.
People mill about on a Friday outside of the Islamic Center of Tucson, 2011.

Tucson Islamic Center Invites Students to Interfaith Conversation

Students of different faiths have already RSVP'ed to the event.

Tucson Church Opens Doors to Refugees Fleeing Violence

Church basement converted into living quarters for 50 Central American women, children.

A Holocaust History for Tucson; and SACASA's Mission During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Chris Dashiell reviews "The Thin Yellow Line"; and a woman realizes her Japanese garden dreams in Tucson.
A nun at El Comedor, a free dining hall in the Mexican border town of Nogales.

Volunteers Work to Alleviate Immigrant Crises in U.S., Europe

Italian woman on U.S. border sees similarities and has hope for better world.
Wayne using his "Us and Them" camera to take a portrait of a refugee in Lesvos Greece

Tucson Photographer, Daughter Tell Stories of Syrian Refugees

Wayne Martin Belger, daughter Tara photographed front lines of crisis.
The Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is located in the historic center of downtown Ciudad Juárez.

Ciudad Juárez Residents Seek Consolation from Pope's Visit

City has deep wounds from Mexican Revolution, modern brutal drug war.

Tucson Church Restarting Sanctuary Movement of 1980s

Tucson church is organizing to give refuge to Central Americans seeking asylum

Tucson Religious Leaders Unite to Defend Muslim Community

Catholic bishop, rabbi, Muslim leader: Similarities far outweigh differences.
Architect's rendering of a temple that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build in Tucson.

Mormon Church to Build First Tucson-Area Temple

Foothills temple will be sixth temple in the state, serve more than 30,000 Mormons
Mission San Xavier del Bac

Restoration of San Xavier Mission Moves to East Tower

'White Dove Campaign' aims for $3 million for Arizona's oldest European-influenced structure.

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