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Coalition of students, staff, and faculty in support of DEIA initiatives at the University of Arizona linktr.ee/uaresist25
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · 11d
The protest flyer is on a black background with a transparent, black and white image of Old Main, and “We are keeping DEI” chalked on the sidewalk in the foreground. There is a fist with yellow rays around it at the top right corner. At the top left reads: “No Compact 9 presents” in red lettering. Underneath the name is a subtitle that reads: “A coalition cross the nine initial campuses” in white lettering. In the center reads: “UA Protest” in white lettering with a red shadow. Below is the subtitle that reads: “National day of action” in yellow lettering. Other logistics read: “10/17/2025, Old Main, 4-6 PM” in peach lettering. At the lower left reads: “Don’t sign. Don’t fold. No loyalty oaths. No compact.” in yellow lettering. The protest flyer is on a black background with various endorsing organizations from the University of Arizona. The title reads: “Join us” in white lettering with a red shadow. The subtitle reads: “louder together, stronger together.” in yellow lettering. At the bottom cetner is a quote from the 1968 SFSC student strike led by BSU and TWLF that reads: “Our struggle is everyone’s struggle against the hypocrisy and contradictions of American society.” in yellow lettering. The logos include are from: “MEHCA, Deflock Tucson, UA SFS, UCWAZ, Iota Phi Theta, UA BSU, UA Resist, CPSW, UA SJP, UA PPGEN, FORCE, Pride Alliance, Students Disability Advocates UA, UA LGBTQ2S+RC, UA CAC, UA College Democrats, Franke Lavender Scholars, and ASA.”
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · 27d
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: [email protected]
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · 27d
Please donate if you can, and also share widely with your networks.

Scan the QR code, or the link is in our bio.

UA Resist is sharing a gofundme campaign on their behalf. Please note, for the student’s safety, we are not disclosing their name to minimize further state surveillance.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · 27d
Mutual Aid Request: A member of the UA and Tucson community is facing mounting cost after having their student visa revoked and two felony charges that could result in prison and deportation. They need the support of community members to raise $4,500 by 11/15/2025.
The flyer is a mutual aid request for a queer student and activist facing deportation. At the top center, bordered on either side by three exclamation points, reads: “Mutual aid call” in light yellow lettering on a dark orange background. The subtitle is directly below with a red and black siren on the left side and reads: “Protect a queer scholar and activist” in black lettering on a light orange background. On the left side reads: “They face” in light yellow lettering on a dark orange background with the following listed underneath: “Deportable charges, visa already revoked, threat of prison and deportation” in black lettering on a light orange background. Below reads: “$4,500 needed by November 15th” in light yellow lettering on a dark orange background. On the right side reads: “They fight alongside” in light yellow lettering on a dark orange background with the following listed underneath: “Criminal and immigration attorneys” in black lettering on a light orange background. Below reads: “How you can help” in light yellow lettering followed by two right-facing light orange arrows: “Donate whatever you can and share this call far and wide” in black lettering all on a dark orange background. At the bottom reads: “No one fights alone!” in black lettering bordered on either side by light orange warning triangles. The mutual aid flyer is on a light orange background with a black border. At the top reads: “Never stop fighting!” In the center, on a dark orange background with sun rays extending around, is a QR code that links to https://gofund.me/32975fb5f. Below reads: “Mutual aid call.” Directly underneath reads: “Facing deportable charges after having their student visa revoked, they are fighting for their case and safety. We need to raise $4,500 by November 15th to support them in this struggle. Please give if you can and share widely.” All text is in black lettering.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Sep 16
Masks and registration are required. Links can be found in our Linktree.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Sep 16
UPDATED: We’re holding two events in September: an open meeting for folks that are interested in joining UA Resist, and an organizing 101 session to learn new skills and foster a space of mentorship/collaboration!
The background of the graphic is off-white with a grey grid. A red and blue duotone megaphone is in the upper right corner. At the top, on a red section of torn paper, reads: “Out of the classroom. Into the Streets!” in white lettering, all-caps. Underneath to the left of center, a subheading reads: “Get involved. Stay organized. Resist fascism.” in blue lettering, all-caps. The bottom half of the graphic is divided into two torn black sections featuring event announcements. The left-aligned event reads: “UA Resist info meeting” in white lettering, all-caps. Below, the subheading reads: “Updated: 9/23, 5:30-7 PM” in blue lettering. In addition, the following information in black lettering reads: “Scan the QR code to register, or visit https://tinyurl.com/UAResistInfo” A QR code with the same link is also included. The right-aligned event reads: “Organizing 101” in white lettering, all-caps. Below, the subheading reads: “9/30, 5:30-7 PM” in blue lettering. In addition, the following information in black lettering reads: “Scan the QR code to register, or visit https://tinyurl.com/UAResistOrg101.” A QR code with the same link is also included.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 23
While UA admin and the institution might change their “values” according to the whims of violent and fascist governments, we will not comply. We imagine and strive to create more and different worlds of liberation.  

Ways to get involved, actions, and learning sessions coming soon!
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 23
As we begin another semester, changes abound on campus, but UA Resist continues. We are regrouping, staying organized, and fighting back. We want to re-introduce ourselves to you all—friends, communities, and comrades.
The background of the graphic is black with a white grid. There is a red border around the entire image. The UA Resist logo, which is a blue circle with a red and blue duotone megaphone over a black background with a white grid and white arched text that reads: “UA Resist,” is at the top in the center. Below the logo, on an off-white rectangle, reads: “Who are we?” in black lettering, all-caps. Underneath, in a blue section of torn paper, reads in white lettering: “UA Resist is a collective that envisions and organizes for a future where the University of Arizona is accessible, anticolonial, and democratic.” The background of the graphic is black with a white grid. There is a red border around the entire image. A red and blue duotone megaphone is in the lower right corner. In the center, on an off-white rectangle, reads: “What do we fight for?” in black lettering, all-caps. Underneath, in a blue section of torn paper, reads in white lettering: “As constituents of a land grab university, we fight for land back and Indigenous stewardship of land. Our collective works to create a safe and supportive community for people of color, trans and queer individuals, undocumented and immigrant populations, and workers without whom this campus would cease to function. We oppose putting profit over people, the militarization and policing of our campus, and the erasure of DEIA efforts.”
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 5
UA Resist and our comrades, the LGBTQ+ Student Council, will continue to post updates, events, and ways to resist UA’s fascist compliance. We won’t be silenced or erased.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 5
If you are interested in joining, please stay tuned for more information at the beginning of the school year. We need help from as many people as possible to keep our resources our own.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 5
The LGBTQ+ Student Council is a group of students operating from the LGBTQ+2S Resource Center advocating for LGBTQ+2S students on campus by preserving & expanding access to queer-affirming resources & information at the UA.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 5
We refuse to allow them to censor another form of our resources, so the IG account, @ua_lgbtq, has been taken over by the LGBTQ+ Student Council.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 5
The administration at the UA is slowly destroying all of the CRCs. First they fired the directors, then they took our names, and now they have removed our websites.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Aug 5
✨News from the LGBTQ+2S Resource Center ✨

Re-posting an important update from Instagram:
This image has a light blue background. The top left corner has a large darker blue hexagon acting as a shadow for a light tan hexagon that has the text "as of July 29th, the University of Arizona has shut down all cultural center websites, including the LGBTQ+2S Resource Center's." There is a red image of an arm holding a bullhorn in the bottom right corner. The background and general structure of this slide is the same as the first, minus the hand with the bullhorn. The text reads "The UofA is attempting to slowly diminish our work: firing full-time staff, shutting down websites with essential resources, and attempting to censor our social media. But we refuse to be silent. You can still find our website in the link in our bio, or at https://web.arcive.org/web/20250523150506/https://lgbtq.arizona.edu/" The background and general structure continue to be the same. The text reads "Further, this Instagram is now run by the LGBTQ+ Student Council. We represent a group of student leaders from different LGBTQ+ organizations on campus who want to defend the mission of the LGBTQ+2S Resource Center. We will be accepting new members during the school year, so if you are interested in joining stay tuned for more information.” The background and general strucutre are still the same. The text reads "Regardless of how university administration attempts to erase us, we will continue to organize against repression and support all struggles to maintain the wins of marginalized students, staff, and faculty who fought for decades to get us where we are today. You can join us in this effort by joining an organization committed to holding the University administration responsible to their commitment to serving all students."
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · May 28
✨ From the organizing of CPSW ✨

Rally to protect jobs, DEIA, and the CRCs! Tomorrow at 5:30, Tyndall and University. Join us in telling UA Admin: We won’t back down. We won’t retreat. CRCs make us complete!
A protest flyer titled “Urgent Communications from the Coalition to Protect Students and Workers” announces an emergency action on May 28 at 5:30 PM at Tyndall and University, outside of Fiiz. The flyer repeats "‼ EMERGENCY ACTION ‼" four times in bold red and black text. Demands listed include: "REINSTATE THE CRC DIRECTORS" (in red), "REINSTATE NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENT AFFAIRS" (in black), "DO NOT REMOVE THE CRCs" (in red), "DO NOT REPLACE THE CRCs WITH UPPER ADMINISTRATION OFFICES" (in black). The flyer has vertical side borders that repeatedly state in white text: "SHAME ON YOU SURESH GARIMELLA · SHAME ON YOU RONALD MARX · SHAME ON YOU PATRICIA PRELOCK · SHAME ON YOU JENNIFER HATCHER". The same message is also repeated at the bottom horizontally.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · May 27
‼️ Mutual Aid Request 📣

Help support CRC staff facing unemployment. If you cannot monetarily support, please share widely. Every interaction matters, and every dollar is greatly appreciated, so please share with your networks and donate even $1, if you can. Go Fund Me page is in our Linktree.
The mutual aid flyer is on an off-white background with a grey grid overlay. The flyer is entitled, "Stand with the UA CRC Directors,” in red lettering. This is followed by the subheading, "Urgent support needed," in black lettering. On a layered blue ripped graphic is a black box that contains the following information in off-white lettering, “On May 27, 2025, UA CRC Directors received notice that they will be laid off in June as the CRCs are “restructured”…Funds will support CRC staff suddenly without employment.” Diagonally in the middle is an off-white box that states, “Please donate, like, and share.” At the bottom on a red ripped graphic in black lettering reads, “To support and for more information: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with-crc-directors.”
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · May 7
Tomorrow, we’re at the LGBTQ+2S Center and WGRC! Join us!
Image contains a bright light blue background with a red bar at the top. In the top right is the Coalition to Protect Students and Workers’ logo. To the right are two pictures in red of protestors for the DEI movement. Text reads from top to bottom: Flood the LGBTQ+2S Center. Endorsed by Disability Cultural Center and African American Student Affairs Wednesday, 5/7 Breakfast 8AM-9AM Queer Radical History in Asia 9AM-10AM Drag Race Watch Party 10AM-11AM Midwifery Teach-in 11AM-12PM Lunch and Mocktails 12PM-1PM Study Hour 1PM-2PM Game Night 2PM-4PM WGRC + LGBTQ+2S History 4PM-5PM QTPOC D&D 5PM-7PM Student Panel 7PM-8PM Image contains a bright light blue background with a red bar at the top. In the top right is the Coalition to Protect Students and Workers’ logo. To the right are two pictures in red of protesters for the DEI movement. Text reads from top to bottom: Flood the Women and Gender Resource Center. Endorsed by Disability Cultural Center and African American Student Affairs. Wednesday, 5/7 Breakfast 8AM-9AM Painting Pots 9AM-10AM Film Screening 10AM-12PM Lunch and Mocktails 12PM-1PM Film Screening 1PM-2PM Game Night 2PM-4PM WGRC + LGBTQ+2S History 4PM-5PM Dinner + Sip N’ Bitch 5PM-7PM Student Panel 7PM-8PM
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · May 6
Tomorrow! Flood the CRCs continues at the Guerrero Center, 8 AM-8 PM
Image contains a tan background with a blue bar at the top. In the top right is the Coalition to Protect Students and Workers’ logo. To the right of the image are two blue photos of protesters for the DEI movement. Text states from top to bottom: Flood the Guerrero Student Center. Endorsed by Native American Student Affairs. Tuesday, 5/6 Breakfast 8AM-9AM Journaling 9AM-10AM Rock Painting 10AM-12PM Film Screening 12PM-1PM Lunch 1PM-2PM Storytelling for advocacy 2PM-4PM Community building under Fascism 4PM-5PM Dinner and Pop-up Tea 5PM-6PM Revolutionary Open Mic 6PM-8PM
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · May 5
Today! Students, staff, faculty, and Tucson community members are invited to pack the centers, wall-to-wall, all day long.
Flood the CRCs May 5th-7th 8 AM-8 PM Students, staff, faculty, and Tucson community members are invited to pack the centers, wall-to-wall, all day long. Let’s show UA when DEI is under attack, we stand up and fight back! Image contains a tan background with a red bar at the top. To the right of the flyer are two red pictures of protesters for the DEI Movement. The Coalition to Protect Students and Workers’ logo is in the top right. Starting from the top of the red bar to the bottom of the page, text reads: Flood the Asian Pacific American Student Affairs Center. Endorsed by Middle Eastern North African Student Association Monday, 5/5 Breakfast @ WGRC 8AM-9AM Study hour @WGRC 9AM-10AM Collaging 10AM-12PM Movie and history viewing 12PM-1PM Lunch 1PM-2PM APASA History 2PM-3PM Rose water workshop 3PM-4PM Coloring and crafts 4PM-5PM Dinner 5PM-7PM DJ Party @ WGRC 7PM-8PM
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Apr 22
More information can be found in our Linktree or at: tinyurl.com/ClassroomZaps
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Apr 22
We are conducting 10-minute presentations to undergraduate and graduate classes on what the CRCs are, their impact, and academic freedom. UA Resist members would present, answer questions, and distribute pamphlets. Our goal is to attend as many classes as possible before the end of the semester.
The background of the graphic is off-white with a grey grid. On the top and bottom are ripped pieces of black paper. The title of the graphic is in off-white lettering on layered blue and red rectangles and reads, “Classroom zaps,” with the subtitle, “Help us mobilize the UA campus.” Directly below is the UA resist logo. The following details are provided in the center of the flyer in black lettering, “UA Resist is presenting in classrooms across campus to spread awareness on the history, programming, and importance of the Cultural Resource Centers and DEIA.” At the bottom right, in off-white lettering on layered blue and red rectangles, reads, “Are you a UA instructor?” Underneath, in off-white lettering, reads, “Scan the QR code or follow the link to learn more. https://tinyurl.com/ClassroomZaps.” The QR code to the same website is at the bottom left corner.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Apr 20
Yes!
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Apr 18
Links for the survey and script: linktr.ee/uaresist25
The background of the graphic is red with a white grid. On the top and bottom are ripped pieces of black paper. On the bottom left corner is the logo for UA Resist, Coalition to Protect Students and Workers (CPSW), and United Campus Workers of Arizona (UCWAZ).   The title of the graphic is in off-white lettering and reads, “Attn: UA community,” with the subtitle, “The Office of the President wants our feedback. Flood the survey with pro-DEIA messages!” Directly below in red lettering on layered blue and off-white rectangles is, “Call to action: Complete the survey by Wed, April 23rd at 5 PM” In addition the following information is provided in off-white lettering, “UA Admin is busy developing “strategic imperatives.” Despite detailing the importance of student success, research, and community engagement, CRCs and DEIA are absent. This isn’t just an oversight—it’s a deliberate refusal to listen.” At the bottom right reads in off-white lettering, “Make your voice heard; we aren’t going away!” The background of the graphic is red with a white grid. On the top and bottom are ripped pieces of black paper. On the bottom left corner is the logo for UA Resist, CPSW, and UCWAZ.   The title in off-white lettering reads, “Per your last e-mail…” On the left is the screenshotted e-mail from President Suresh Garimella sent on April 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM. The right side in off-white lettering reads, “You want our input “as a rallying point.” But we’ve demanded for the preservation of DEIA with megaphones, posters, letters, and phone calls. You still refuse to listen. So we are saying it louder: We won’t back down. We won’t retreat. CRCs make us complete!” At the bottom right reads in off-white lettering, “Read the drafted strategic imperatives: https://tinyurl.com/UAStrategicImperatives,” followed by, “Complete the feedback survey: https://tinyurl.com/UAFeedbackSurvey.” The background of the graphic is red with a white grid. On the top and bottom are ripped pieces of black paper. At the top, two megaphones in blue and white are on the right and left. At the bottom left corner is a blue and white hand holding a pen. The bottom right corner has the logo for UA Resist, CPSW, and UCWAZ.   The title in off-white lettering reads, “Here’s what to say!” with the subtitle, “Copy, paste, and flood the survey with our collective demands.” Two sets of black “Qs” and “As” appear on a white grid with a colon on a blue background adjacent to each letter. The first question in off-white lettering reads, “Which of these three strategic imperatives do you believe is most critical for the U of A’s future and its global leadership?” The answer in red lettering on an off-white background reads, “Success for every student.” The second question in off-white lettering reads, “Where do you see opportunities to contribute to these strategic imperatives?” The answer in red lettering on an off-white background reads, “To contribute to student success, the UA should establish permanent funding and support for the CRCs, which are critical for student well-being, persistence, and graduation rates. Also, CRCs are vital for student mentorship, career networking, and campus involvement. CRCs promote both place-based learning and a sense of belonging for all students. Moreover, to ensure affordability, jobs for staff and student workers must be protected. In order to be a “global society,” the UA must end any collaboration with ICE and Border Patrol and defend international students, their visas, and ability to thrive on campus.” The background of the graphic is red with a white grid. On the top and bottom are ripped pieces of black paper. At the top, two megaphones in blue and white are on the right and left. At the bottom left corner is a blue and white hand holding a pen. The bottom right corner has the logo for UA Resist, CPSW, and UCWAZ.   The title in off-white lettering reads, “Here’s what to say!” with the subtitle, “Copy, paste, and flood the survey with our collective demands.” Two sets of black “Qs” and “As” appear on a white grid with a colon on a blue background adjacent to each letter. The first question in off-white lettering reads, “Are there imperatives that are missing or that could be better articulated?” The answer in red lettering on an off-white background reads, “The imperatives are missing a commitment to CRCs, DEIA, and academic freedom. In order to achieve or “deliver” on any promises, the UA must articulate and enact a strong, unwavering guarantee to the protection of CRCs, DEIA, academic freedom, and workers.” The second question in off-white lettering reads, “Do you have other comments?” The answer in red lettering on an off-white background reads, “In summation, we are calling on you to prioritize: (1) Permanent funding and support for the CRCs, (2) Job protections for DEIA staff and student workers, (3) Decision-making transparency regarding DEIA initiatives, (4) Commitment to academic freedom and shared faculty governance, (5) End any collaboration with ICE and Border Patrol.”
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Apr 18
CALL TO ACTION: The Office of the President is asking for UA community feedback on drafted strategic imperatives. We need YOU to flood the survey with overwhelming support for DEIA! THE SURVEY CLOSES ON WED, 4/23 @ 5 PM! Note: You have to log-in with your netID and password to access the survey.
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uaresist.bsky.social @uaresist.bsky.social · Apr 15
UPDATE: ONLY ON ZOOM

✨From the organizing of KSS ✨

Join Keeping Students Safe (KSS) and Green Evans-Schroeder for a legal info session for international students on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 5-7 PM, Zoom Webinar!

Learn about your rights, ask questions, and bring a friend!
The information flyer is on a peach background with brown lettering. The organizer’s logo, “UA Faculty and Staff Keeping Students Safe (KSS),” is in the bottom left corner. At the top reads, “Online via Zoom.” Followed directly below by the event title, “Legal Info Session for International Students,” and the date and time, “Thursday, April 17, 5-7 PM.” The event description is, “Hear from legal experts (from Green Evans-Schroeder), ask questions, learn about your rights, bring a friend!” There is a QR code to RSVP in the lower right corner that links to: “https://tinyurl.com/kssinfosessionreg.”
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