Summary: You might not recognize the names: Christina-Taylor Green. “Dot” Morris. John Roll. Phyllis Schneck. Dorwan Stoddard. “Gabe” Zimmerman. But you probably know their story. On January 8, 2011, they were part of a group of roughly 30 people attending a constituent meeting called “Congress on Your Corner” being held by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a Safeway supermarket in Tucson, Arizona. Shortly after 10am, 22 year old Jared Loughner approached the gathering and shot Representative Giffords in the head before firing indiscriminately at others in the crowd. Those pictured above were killed and 14 others were severely injured. Giffords survived and doctors have been very optimistic about her slow recovery. In the days after the attack, the national dialogue devolved into blame and recrimination about whether or not heated political rhetoric contributed to Loughner’s actions. When President Obama arrived in Tucson for a memorial this past week he gave an impassioned speech that reminded us of our shared humanity and implored us to do and be better so we could live up to the promise that 9-year old victim Christina Taylor Green saw in America. Photographer & Activist Ann-Eve Cunningham For our first show of 2011, we spoke to Tucson resident Ann-Eve Cunningham, a renowned photographer and activist who works for Arizona Public Media. As one of the organizers of the Christina Taylor Green memorial fund, she shares her thoughts on the events of the past week and how the community is beginning to heal. For more information on what you can do to help please visit: The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona To send sympathy cards to the family of Christina Taylor Green or any other victims (they’ll forward your letters to the appropriate individuals) write to: Christina Taylor Green Memorial Fund PO Box 65000 Tucson, Arizona 85728 Let’s all keep the victims, their families and friends in our thoughts. Brad and Noam
