Our wonderful Director, Beverely, was invited to speak at the Pima County Genealogy Society Monthly Meeting. Beverely shared her journey in founding the museum, detailing how it continues to evolve and preserve the community’s precious history. She also highlighted the museum’s achievements in its first year, and we take great pride and gratitude in the museum’s existence. Additionally, she shared information about the upcoming events we have planned for Black History Month.

The audience actively engaged with Beverely, posing numerous questions. It was a wonderful and engaging time! The Tucson attendees and Zoom meeting participants expressed their interest in visiting us in the coming month!

Hope you already joined us and are receiving the newsletter. We look forward to welcoming you all soon! 

Best regards,

Jenny Li, Digital Curator

Fun Food and More!

Our 1 Year Anniversary on January 14, 2024 was a beautiful event. 

We express heartfelt gratitude to our Legacy Founder Investors for their continuous support during our inaugural year and before our museum opening. Special thanks to our Founders, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, Oral and Legacy Historians, Volunteers, Interns, Staff, and all generous donors. Your support has played a vital role in bringing cultural richness to life and creating a space that respects our traditions. Thank you for believing in our vision; your contributions will have a lasting impact. This has been a year of sharing history, learning, and community.

We also celebrate Bob and Beverely for their achievements in the Museum’s inaugural year! We commend their exemplary leadership, dedication, and philanthropy. Sincere appreciation for their unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting African American history and culture, establishing Arizona’s First African American Museum. Their visionary leadership, boundless generosity, and selfless dedication as full-time volunteer positions and legacy founders have shaped the museum into a beacon of knowledge and inspiration. May their achievements continue to inspire generations to come!

Photos credits: Joe Jackson, Mingde & Jenny Li

African American Museum of Southern AZ celebrates one year anniversary

Watch the Report on News 4 Tucson KVOA-TV!