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Tucson Civil Rights Coalition records

1990 to 2018
1990 to 1998
MS 746
Collection Guide
Newspaper clippings from various regional papers discussing the fight for Civil Rights in Arizona.

The Tucson Civil Rights Coalition was a volunteer-based group of community organizations with a shared mission to improve the climate in Arizona for the advancement of civil rights. The Coalition formed in 1990 when six civil rights groups came together to examine the Arizona Civil Rights Division in Tucson. The Coalition successfully lobbied local governments and officials on civil rights related issues, and participated in various programs and events.

This collection includes articles and documents related to their work, as well as organizational records such as meeting agendas and organizational history.

Included materials:
Newspaper clippings
Subject Area:
Law & Legal Issues
Political Affairs
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest

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We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.