This text set explores how Tucson, Arizona has consistently served as a place of refuge since the turn of the twentieth century. This text set draws a throughline between Yaquis (Yoeme) seeking safety during the Porfiriato, those fleeing violence during the Mexican Revolution, ethnically Chinese Mexicans who were expelled from Sonora after the Revolution, the foundation of the Sanctuary Movement at Tucson’s Southside Presbyterian Church, to Tucson’s role as a resettlement hub for the modern refugee system. This text sets highlights and celebrates how people coming to Tucson looking for safety have built lives and contributed to the vibrant hybrid culture that exists today.
