Artist Bill Singleton has spent the past year researching Tucson's railroad history for his new mural at the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum. Titled “Arrival of the Railroad: The Mural That Tells the Multicultural Story.” The mural captures three key periods in the region's railroad history. Singleton notes, “The arrival of the train was pivotal for Tucson, transforming it from a small town into a growing city by making goods more accessible and boosting exports like copper and cotton. The mural, created in collaboration with the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, The African American Museum of Southern Arizona, and the Tohono O’odham Nation, aims to accurately reflect this historical impact.

We were honored to have been asked to participate in this historical art piece. We based some of our information on community people – Sam Newsome – thank you Delano Price, Advisory Board member for your constant community and museum support!

The afro is an iconic hair style.

Visit the thecrownact.com to learn how you can help.

We’re Ending Hair Discrimination

The CROWN Act was created in 2019 by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, in partnership with then State Senator Holly J. Mitchell of California, to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots in the workplace and public schools.

Join Us for “Making Black History Market” on August 31st!

Hello everyone,
We’re excited to invite you to a special evening on Saturday, August 31st, as we celebrate the conclusion of Black Business Month with the “Making Black History Market!"
Join us from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at Z Street Zemam’s Ethiopian Cuisine and Zerai’s International Bar for a night filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and rich cultural experiences.
Location: 2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local Black businesses and enjoy an exciting evening.
See you there!
August 31st from 7-10 PM at the newly renovated location of Zemam's / Ethiopian Food 2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 It's Black Business Month!
https://www.z-street.com/zemams/
Event Highlights:
-17 Black-Owned Businesses- Discover unique products and services from local black entrepreneurs.
-Trap Yoga- Sign up with Desiree Hammond to participate in an energizing yoga session with a modern twist.
-Live Printing by Fraqtals- Witness live printing demonstrations and get custom items.
-Ethiopian Cuisine- Savor delicious dishes from Z Street Zemam's.
-Meet TUSD Representative Sadie Shaw- Engage with Sadie Shaw and learn about her campaign for re-election.
-Learn About AAMSAZ- Get educated about the African American Museum of Southern Arizona (AAMSAZ) and their mission to preserve black history and culture.
Come out and enjoy dinner, cocktails, or their popular handmade pies!
Join us in celebrating black history, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Celebrating everything I love about living in Arizona.
Text/Call 1.602.456.9335 to share what you love about AZ and your favorite spots to visit.

African American Museum of Southern Arizona
AAMSAZ.org
September - National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
September is recognized as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of research and treatment for sickle cell disease. This inherited blood disorder, the most common in the United States, impacts approximately 100,000 individuals. It is particularly prevalent among those with ancestry from Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Central America, Saudi Arabia, India, and Mediterranean countries.

You can help:

1. Read the President’s Proclamation: President Biden has designated September 2023 as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. His proclamation encourages Americans to increase their understanding of the disease and the strides being made to alleviate its impact.

2. Share Resources: Distribute patient fact sheets, coping tips, and treatment information to educate others about sickle cell disease.

3. Our mission is to serve those with sickle cell disease by providing needed resources, raising awareness and promoting education to individuals, the public, healthcare providers and students about its causes, prevention, treatment and cure. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Arizona (SCFA) shall seek out, promote, provide and create opportunities for those afflicted with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) to gain access to available .

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#sicklec ell#Supacell

Join Us for “Making Black History Market” on August 31st!
aamsaz.org
Hello eve ryone,
We’re excited to invite you to a special evening on Saturday, August 31st, as we celebrate the conclusion of Black Business Month with the “Making Black History Market!"
Join us from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at Z Street Zemam’s Ethiopian Cuisine and Zerai’s International Bar for a night filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and rich cultural experiences.
Location: 2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local Black businesses and enjoy an exciting evening.
See you there!
August 31st from 7-10 PM at the newly renovated location of Zemam's / Ethiopian Food 2731 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 It's Black Business Month!
https://www.z-street.com/zemams/
Event Highlights:
-17 Black-Own ed Businesses- Discover unique products and services from local black entrepreneurs.
-Trap Yoga- Sign up with Desiree Hammond to participate in an energizing yoga session with a modern twist.
-Live Printing by Fraqtals- Witness live printing demonstrations and get custom items.
-Ethiopian Cuisine- Savor delicious dishes from Z Street Zemam's.
-Meet TUSD Representative Sadie Shaw- Engage with Sadie Shaw and learn about her campaign for re-election.
-Learn About AAMSAZ- Get educated about the African American Museum of Southern Arizona (AAMSAZ) and their mission to preserve black history and culture.
Come out and enjoy dinner, cocktails, or their popular handmade pies!
Join us in celebrating black history, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Celebrating everything I love about living in Arizona.
Text/Call 1.602.456.9335 to share what you love about AZ and your favorite spots to visit.

This conversation with Willie Blake Jr. took place on September 5, 2022. I was in Tucson for a meeting, visit family, and to learn.

I wanted to learn how do I get my name on a park while still alive without writing a BIG check or being maimed.

That’s my selfish reason for wanting to talk to Willie Blake Jr. The museum asked me to reach out to him. The museum has stories to tell.

Willie Blake Jr is here to tell a story about his journey from rural Arkansas to Tucson.

And I introduce him to Sir Bikes-A-Lot, my folding bike.

https://l.6in602.com/aamsaz-2023-winter-gala 

Visit the African-American Museum of Southern Arizona website to get more learn how you may support the museum in telling more stories and about the 2023 Winter Gala.

The 2023 AAMSAZ Winter Gala: Jewel In the Desert is a costume gala. It’s at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711. It’s on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 5pm. Tickets are $75 per person. Tables sponsorship starts at $1000.

#LearnWitUS

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This conversation with Willie Blake Jr. took place on September 5, 2022. I was in Tucson for a meeting, visit family, and to learn.

I wanted to learn how do I get my name on a park while still alive without writing a BIG check or being maimed.

That’s my selfish reason for wanting to talk to Willie Blake Jr. The museum asked me to reach out to him. The museum has stories to tell.

Willie Blake Jr is here to tell a story about his journey from rural Arkansas to Tucson.

And I introduce him to Sir Bikes-A-Lot, my folding bike.

https://l.6in602.com/aamsaz-2023-winter-gala 

Visit the African-American Museum of Southern Arizona website to get more learn how you may support the museum in telling more stories and about the 2023 Winter Gala.

The 2023 AAMSAZ Winter Gala: Jewel In the Desert is a costume gala. It’s at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson Reid Park, 445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711. It’s on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 5pm. Tickets are $75 per person. Tables sponsorship starts at $1000.

#LearnWitUS

#GroWitUS 

Richard "No Middle Name" Davis Got A Story To Tell About Tuskegee Airman and Hampton Institute graduate Richard Davis. That's his uncle and namesake.

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African-Americans have a rich history in Southern Arizona, like so many places around the world. Subscribe to the podcast to hear ours.

You'll hear stories about our connection to iconic figures:

We're devoted to gathering and sharing stories as we document, digitize, and preserve African American and Black life, culture, and history in Southern Arizona to benefit the community. #LearnWitUS

Contact the AAMSAZ at 520-326-1850 [email protected] .

Visit aamsaz.org to learn more and donate HERE, https://bit.ly/aamsaz_donation_link .  

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