This postal worker turned painter taps into his Latin heritage to make art
San Antonio-based artist René Cantu was a postal worker before choosing to follow his dream full time. Now he paints scenes that honor his… Read More
University of Arizona students work with Indigenous communities on climate change challenges
A 2021 Yale University study found that Indigenous tribes face the greatest challenges due to the historical dispossession of 99 percent of their native… Read More
Why do males get cancer more than females?
SRL STEM Fellow Shaun Karakkattu from Mesa, Arizona talks to experts to better understand how and why females may be more protected from most… Read More
Goat yoga helps Arizonans connect to nature
April and Summer Gould are a mother-daughter team who raise goats. They share their passion for the animals in a unique experience for visitors… Read More
Welcoming refugees with donated musical instruments
When Taliban forces overtook Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, Elaha Nazari evacuated and sought asylum in the United States. Through a youth-led organization… Read More
How this African dance troupe use performance as a form of a self care
For the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum & Dance troupe, performance serves as a form of self-care—and introduces the community to a traditional African art form. Read More
Laloland: Empowering young people to paint in community
Phoenix-based painter and muralist Lalo Cota has made his mark through his vibrant imagery that fuses together life, death, sombrero-shaped spaceships, Mexican folk art,… Read More
Kids in foster care become cowboys at this camp
Young people in Arizona’s foster care system step out of their comfort zones, form deep friendship bonds, and have an experience that will stay… Read More
Immigrant entrepreneurs build community in Phoenix
One in five Phoenix residents are immigrants, and whether leaving a country by choice or in search of safety, most come to the United… Read More
Dance company founder breaks down financial barriers for young Latino dancers
Rescapetatiando Dance Studio founder Frank Ornelas discovered his passion for dance by watching ballets on PBS as a child, but could not afford classes. Read More