Lauren Marshall

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Native American advocacy group hosts panel on aftermath of Standing Rock protests

Phoenix Native American organizations like Whisper n Thunder are pushing for a continued recognition of the efforts to protect Standing Rock. For indigenous communities across the nation, the outcome of last year's protests could display a victory or...

ASU professor appointed as the city of Phoenix’s first Poet Laureate

Mayor Greg Stanton and Councilwoman Laura Pastor announced Wednesday that Rosemarie Dombrowski would be the city of Phoenix’s first Poet Laureate.

Cronkite School honors CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley

Scott Pelley received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism Monday afternoon at the Sheraton Grand hotel in downtown Phoenix. The annual award highlights leaders in journalism who have shaped the industry and have worked to sustain accuracy over years...

Video: Shining Soul uses poetry, hip-hop to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Video by Lauren Marshall Members of the community gathered Saturday at the Burton Barr Central Library to show their support for Native American Heritage month through a fusion of hip-hop and poetry. The event highlighted Shining Soul, a local...

Heard Museum honors Native American Veterans with fifth annual Sunset Tribute

Heard Museum Veterans Sunset Tribute from Downtown Devil on Vimeo. Veteran groups, performers and speakers gathered at The Heard Museum's American Indian National Memorial Monday night to bolster support for indigenous veterans at its event, A Sunset Tribute...

Phoenix searches for its first poet laureate

The city of Phoenix will soon appoint one passionate poet to serve as the city’s first Poet Laureate.