Today was the last of 3 public forums held in order for the community to express concerns about the proposed Desegragation/Unitary Status Plan directly to the Special Master. I think it was the most attended, at least 70 people spoke, and it ran an hour late. Only one speaker was against MAS, everyone else had beautiful words in support of the program. As usual, here are my pics.
FULL SET: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/desegforum3
We have to print tomorrow! Any donation is appreciated. We want to showcase the historical struggle to save ethnic studies. My photographs as well as others will tell an amazing story. It will also be a fundraiser to help the legal defense of the classes.
https://www.wepay.com/donations/mas-through-the-lens-of-time
American Android, The Jons, and The B side Players rocked the house last night at the last event of Tucson Freedom Summer.
FULL SET: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/tfsconcert/
Today, TUSD had it’s annual district wide meeting. Pedicone made the meeting mandatory for all TUSD employees. A protest was held right in front. Check it out:
FULL SET: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/tusdtcc/
Miguel Ortega lead a comprehensive historical view of the Tucson civil rights victory - and all the advocacy and activities that took place during the 1990’s - that led to the establishment of the Mexican American Studies program.
FULL SET: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/mas1990s/
As you may know, I am trying to put a show together with some other photographers (https://www.facebook.com/events/322767944484919/). It will be a photographic history of the fight for ethnic studies in Tucson. We have many amazing photographs from local photographers but still need some funds for printing them for the show.
We need some support from our community to help us pay for the printing of these huge 6’x3.5’ banners priced at $73/banner. If you would like to donate to fund our photo documenting project, do it here:
https://www.wepay.com/donations/mas-through-the-lens-of-timeAnyone that sponsors at least one banner will receive an 8x10 print {Any fine art print!} from any photographers collection as a thank you gift!!” If you can’t fund a full banner smaller donations are also needed “we are in need of the following items: wine, beer, soda, water bottles, cheese platters, veggies, chips and salsa, small plates, small clear cups for wine. ” Please pass on and THANK YOU for making this possible!!!
For those who would like to sponsor a banner, I will give you a signed 8x10 print of anything in my collection! (I usually sell them for $60-$75). Anything on my website or facebook page is available!
http://chrissummitt.com/#/galleries/
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.224488444244279.75902.220574284635695&type=3
We have to print by Aug 6th. Any donations are appreciated. Please help us bring this history to the community.
https://www.wepay.com/donations/mas-through-the-lens-of-time
The art show was a great success. Lot of people came to see the artwork and many pieces were sold. I think more than half of the 50 photos I had up got sold. There was a huge book on display, music, face painting, food, and more. Art is such an important part of the movement and of social change in general. Thank you everyone who came out.
Don’t forget about the next show that I am helping put together on August 11th: http://chrissummitt.com/masartshow.jpg
FULL SET from last night:http://chrissummitt.com/blog/willtoact/
There is a show tonight and it’s going to be a good one. I have over 50 photos in the show and there will be many other works in different mediums from amazing artists. Come check it out!
When: 7/28/12 5-9pm
Where: Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery, 218 E. 6th Street, Tucson AZ
Another Board Meeting. Stegeman brought up his motion to unban some books. It didn’t make sense. Just some dumb political move. Nothing happened, no books were unbanned.
The community came out and had their voice heard. There was a beautiful sunset. We will continue fighting. It’s only a matter of time before they fall.
FULL SET HERE: http://chrissummitt.com/blog/boardmtg_7_24_12/
School to Prison Pipeline: Sean Arce and Raul Alcaraz
An excellent talk about the connection between HB2281 and SB1070 and the deeper meaning to both of them.
http://chrissummitt.com/blog/tfsprisonpipeline/
Documenting the injustice in Arizona. www.chrissummitt.com facebook.com/summittphotography
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