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7 Little-Known Black History Facts

  • Feb 1, 2021
  • Feb 1, 2021 Updated Jun 5, 2026
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
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VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's 29-28 win over TCU
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
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JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
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Tucson's Top Stories: November 5
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Tim Steller’s column: Pantry puts faith on trial
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Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
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Roman Reigns might be the reason WWE stars have to go to Saudi
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at election night watch party
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The Wildcast: Previewing Arizona's bounce-back game vs. TCU, other Big 12 football matchups
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Tucson's Top Stories: November 7
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Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
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Tucson weather forecast for November 7
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VIDEO: UCLA coach Mick Cronin says Wildcats will 'get a lot better'
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Tucson's Top Stories: November 3
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Arizona leaves it late, comes back to edge TCU 29-28
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