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Help Launch Tucson’s First Street Newspaper
July 31 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
Event by Mari Herreras
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
“What if a newspaper could do more than just report the news? What if it could provide low barier (sic) employment, justice, and community?
Join us for a free, virtual info session to learn about Tucson’s first-ever street newspaper — an independent, nonprofit publication that will uplift marginalized voices and dig deep on policy and issues effecting communities across our region.
This paper will:
Publish real journalism focused on housing, poverty, and regional policy
Center the lived experience of people often excluded from media
Launch a vendor program that creates low-barrier income opportunities
Whether you’re curious, interested in volunteering, want to support financially, or just want to hear more — this session is for you.
We’ll share:
What inspired the paper
Our goals and timeline
How you can get involved as a vendor, vendor ally, advisor, writer, or donor
Hosted virtually via Zoom Choose from two sessions:
Sunday, July 13, 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 31, 5:30 p.m.
Zoom link will be emailed after registration.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tucsons-first-street…
Let’s create something powerful, local, and led by the people.
Questions? Contact Mari Herreras at mari.herreras@gmail.com”
Carolyn’s note: Sorry, didn’t know about first session on July 13, or I would have posted it. But I did register for today’s. Mari Herreras was the long time reporter and Editor of the Tucson Weekly.