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Grace Tapia Beltran

Grace Tapia Beltran

Organizations

Madge Utterback Middle School (Teacher)

Location

South Tucson, Arizona

Biography

Grace Tapia-Beltran was born in South Tucson, Arizona, and lives on the property where her great-grandfather built the family’s original home. The first in her family to graduate high school, Tapia-Beltran moved to San Diego to attend college, and returned to South Tucson upon graduation. She serves her community through her role as an educator in local schools, and she and her husband open their home to students in need of academic resources and support. Tapia-Beltran believes in the importance of living in the community that one serves. She is currently a graduate student in the Mexican American Studies program at the University of Arizona.

Audio Clips

Interviewed by Cristina Salinas on October 27, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona

Grace Tapia-Beltran and her husband opened their home to local students for tutoring and educational support.

Having grown up in the community of South Tucson, Tapia-Beltran’s advocacy is driven by the community’s values.

Tapia-Beltran describes her community and why she chooses to live there.

Tapia-Beltran’s Nana was a major influence on her development and activism.

Digital Archive

Through AmeriCorps, Tapia-Beltran engages South Tucson residents in community activities.

Through AmeriCorps, Tapia-Beltran engages South Tucson residents in community activities.

Protesting elimination of office of student affairs. Grace is holding “Where is Leadership” Sign. 1994.

Protesting elimination of office of student affairs. Grace is holding “Where is Leadership” Sign. 1994.

Grace supporting the grape boycott at Safeway on Broadway and Campbell in Tucson, AZ. She’s the one in the blue long-sleeve top in front to left of picture, holding the rectangle sign.

Grace supporting the grape boycott at Safeway on Broadway and Campbell in Tucson, AZ. She’s the one in the blue long-sleeve top in front to left of picture, holding the rectangle sign.

Grace took a group of 8 students to the Mexican American Studies Department at the U of A for the CICRE conference where they presented their ethnography research. 2024.

Grace took a group of 8 students to the Mexican American Studies Department at the U of A for the CICRE conference where they presented their ethnography research. 2024.

Grace owns a sewing business in Tucson where she sells unique items including dresses, aprons, totes, and quilts.

Grace owns a sewing business in Tucson where she sells unique items including dresses, aprons, totes, and quilts.