What is the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990?
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act empowered Indigenous people to reclaim ancestors and artifacts from American museums. The 1990 law is regarded as one of the most significant Indigenous civil rights laws of the 20th century.
Community, healing and justice: Indigenous journalists share what reporting on repatriation meant to them
PHOENIX – Three Indigenous Cronkite reporters describe how reporting on the repatriation of Native American remains deepened their appreciation for returning ancestors home.
How Cronkite News and the Howard Center reported on NAGPRA
PHOENIX – Journalists at Cronkite News and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism reported on how Arizona public universities have complied with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990. Here’s how they did it.
Congress gave citizenship to Native Americans a century ago, but voting rights would come decades later
WASHINGTON – It’s been 100 years since Native Americans gained U.S. citizenship, but voting rights came much later. Arizona was the last state with an outright ban on voting for Native Americans.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark outlines new-look conference’s vision in meeting with Arizona Board of Regents
PHOENIX – The Big 12 commissioner met with the Arizona Board of Regents to discuss the state of collegiate athletics. Athletic directors from Arizona State University and the University of Arizona were on hand to field questions from the board.
Supreme Court rules in favor of two Native American tribes in dispute with federal government over insurance billing fees
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native American tribes in Arizona and Wyoming that sought millions in federal reimbursement for health care insurance billing fees.
Fashion forward: How the ABA paved the way for NBA style, player expression
PHOENIX — The American Basketball Association's innovative spirit and emphasis on player individuality laid the foundation for the bold and expressive fashion culture seen in the NBA today.
Boosting mental health through haircuts: ClipDart recreates barbershop, salon experience for Glendale older adults
GLENDALE – ClipDart is working to boost mental health for vulnerable community members through the power of quality haircuts. The nonprofit recreates an authentic barbershop and hair salon experience by bringing skilled barbers and hair stylists to people who can’t access these kinds of services.
Senate Republicans block right-to-contraception bill backed by Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona supported the Right to Contraception Act that fell short in the Senate on Wednesday. Democrats are using fear of rollbacks to birth control access in the 2024 campaign.
LUCHA files lawsuit, vows to fight controversial HCR 2060, the Secure the Border Act
PHOENIX – On the steps of the Arizona Supreme Court, Living United for Change in Arizona filed a lawsuit challenging HCR 2060, known as the Secure the Border Act, claiming the resolution violated the single-subject rule. HCR 2060, a resolution that will bypass the governor and go to voters, would make crossing the border outside of points of entry a state crime, among other border and immigration provisions.
‘I feel free’: Natasha Cloud embraces fresh start, purpose with Phoenix Mercury
PHOENIX – Natasha Cloud was born in Philadelphia and spent her entire WNBA career with the Washington Mystics. Now, one of the league's best passers has found a home on the West Coast. But accepting that she’d be leaving D.C. wasn’t easy.
Social equity: Critics say Arizona’s cannabis program did ‘exact opposite’ of what voters intended
PHOENIX – Arizona legalized recreational marijuana and established a social equity ownership program. Critics say the state failed to establish a fair program. We explain how it happened.
