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Board Spotlight: Jesús Hernández
On behalf of Cultural Coalition Inc. staff and Board of Directors, we are excited to extend a warm welcome to our newest board member, Jesús Hernandez. Jesus brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community and celebrating Chicano culture to our organization. As the current Event Coordinator/Fundraiser/Promoter for the West Valley Foundation,…
Read MoreA Day at the Races: Student Worker Update
Cultural Coalition’s Art & Community Engagement Coordinator Aly Masaquaptewa turned the corner past the halfway point of her time with us, completing her first four months of her Phoenix Department of Arts & Culture Internship with us. When we checked in with her about her experience so far, she had some wonderful moments to share…
Read MoreMIKIZTLI Community Ofrenda Partner – Poder In Action
One of the most beloved parts of our MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival is the Community Ofrenda – where we invite the public to bring photographs of their loved ones to honor their memories on our large altar. Each year, we partner with a local community non-profit to honor our dearly departed. This…
Read MoreBoard Spotlight: Dede Yazzie Devine
Cultural Coalition is delighted to introduce our newest Board Member, Dede Yazzie Devine! Executive Director Carmen Guerrero and Board President Zarco Guerrero have known Dede for many years through her work with Tribal Communities, as the CEO of Native Connections, and as a friend and neighbor in Mesa, AZ. Our Board and Staff are thrilled…
Read MoreFIRST FRIDAY: Día de los Muertos Pop-Up at Arizona Center
Free art exhibit, storytelling, and artist talk with artist Zarco Guerrero Discover the untold stories of Día de los Muertos with Artist, Master Sculptor, and Storyteller Zarco Guerrero at the opening reception of Cultural Coalition’s newest pop-up exhibit, debuting on September 6 from 4 to 9 p.m. for Family First Friday at Arizona Center in…
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