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Ahead of a developing action plan in which we aim to make long-term and sustainable changes to the culture of the School of Theatre, Film & Television, we invite you to click the link below to access a document containing resources and suggestions for action in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We commend and stand with our students who compiled this list of action items that allow us all to take part in the fight for justice and against racism.

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TOMORROW Saturday, June 6, the UArizona Black Student Union and Black Lives Matter Tucson have organized a Celebration of Black Lives to take place on the UA Mall, 3-6pm. We encourage you to continue practicing safety by wearing a mask, sunscreen, and bringing water!In just two days the Tucson community will come together (masked and socially distanced) for a Celebration of Black Lives. The students have been working hard to put something together that is thoughtful and intentional. Honoring our dead while also shining a light on the resilience of black people. We are excited to announce performances including Cash Lansky, Mattea, Flor de Nopal Music, Mudpuppy. From art-centered healing activities to speeches, this is an afternoon that aims to celebrate and center black voices. In the meantime, we ask that community help support the following asks:

Urgent Request for Donations!
There will be volunteers available to collect items TODAY from 5:30-6:30 PM at the 7/11 at Park and Speedway. Needs include:
-HAND SANITIZER (high priority need)
-Bottled Water
-Disinfectant Wipes
-Masks
-Gloves
-Household Cleaners
-Cloths/Paper Towels

Help these student finance Saturday's event by donating directly to UA's Black Student's Union:
PayPal: www.paypal.me/blackstudentunionua
Venmo: @BlackStudentUnionUA

Interested in Volunteering? Fill-out the form here:
celebrationoflives.us/volunteer-registration/ (Note: we will not be able to respond to everyone given the already high-level of response)

For more updates follow the Celebration of Black Life website here: celebrationoflives.us/?fbclid=IwAR0fsGFfEreD7CPXbTIoSVnN-dpQpR8xjrIeD4doNz3LBNlaWUjCQGAImBI ... See MoreSee Less

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Resources: Counseling and Psych Services - health.arizona.edu/counseling-psych-services Dean of Students Office - deanofstudents.arizona.edu/support/student-assistance Student Wellness - studentsuccess.arizona.edu/student-wellness-retention African American Student Affairs - aasa.arizona.edu/

The Navajo Nation has the third highest covid-19 infection rate per-capita in the country, behind New York and New Jersey. UA School of Theatre, Film & Television alumna Sierra Ornelas, a Navajo Mexican-American writer and showrunner for NBC shows like Superstore, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the new Rutherford Falls, has created the #Donation4NavajoNationChallenge. Her campaign is raising funds to deliver medical supplies and essential items like PPE to Navajo citizens.

Read more about Sierra's initiative at the link below, and if you can, please consider making a contribution: ndncollective.org/navajo-nation-relief-fund/ ... See MoreSee Less

This Writer Is Using Her Platform To Help Navajo People During COVID-19

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Indigenous people have been extremely negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic, with food shortages hitting harder in their communities than many other places, and nearly 3,000 people testing positive for COVID-19 in the Navajo Nation specifically. Enter Sierra Ornelas, a Navajo Mexican-Ameri...

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TFTV alumni Teddy Cañez will reunite with fellow cast members from 'Tiny Beautiful Things' tomorrow on Stars in the House! Tune in at 2pm ET on starsinthehouse.com! ... See MoreSee Less

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