Arizona universities quietly delete DEI language while trying to navigate Trump rules https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/022525_dei_universities/arizona-universities-quietly-delete-dei-language-while-trying-navigate-trump-rules/ Arizona universities are unsure of the future of inclusive initiatives as both the Trump administration and state Legislature threaten funding over diversity, equity and inclusion practices. #Tucson #Arizona

African-American GIs of WWII: Fighting for democracy abroad & at home https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/022325_black_soldiers_op/african-american-gis-wwii-fighting-democracy-abroad-home/ Because of their belief in America’s “democratic promise, ” African-American GIs of WWII were willing to fight for democracy abroad, while being denied democratic rights at home in the U.S - and many were to become the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement. #Tucson #Arizona