A Tucson Icon…Outstanding in everything she touched!
Recorded by AAMSAZ
Video production by Ken Roth Associates
Service to his family, the Tucson Community, and our Country!
The First African American Pom at the UA!
Video production by Ken Roth Associates
Hard Work and the First Elected County Official!
Video production by Ken Roth Associates
*With permission from and Produced by Charles Landon. Published by Frank Gormlie for the OB Rag in San Diego, California
Family Socialites, education, and MLB Baseball!
Recorded by AAMSAZ
Audio recorded by Kimberlee Elliott Avant
Video produced by Jenny Li
After the combined efforts of our Executive Director Beverely, interns, and volunteers, our virtual tour is now live!
Even if you’re unable to visit the museum in person, we invite you to explore the incredible history of African Americans in Southern Arizona through our virtual tour.
For the best viewing experience, we recommend using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox browser on a computer or laptop. To enhance your experience, please switch to full-screen mode and select 4K quality for optimal image quality. While watching the video, feel free to drag your mouse or adjust the angle to view the entire museum.
If you have a VR headset, you can immerse yourself in the tour and feel like you’re truly here with us!
Virtual Tour Presenter: Beverely Elliott/Emma Márquez Peterson/Mingde Li/Jenny Li/Melora Hutcheson
Virtual Tour Producer: Mingde Li & Jenny Li
Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- January 14, 2023
In February 2021, Jody, our seven-year-old grandson, was assigned to complete a report during Black History Month on an African American Hero. He went online and then asked, “Nanu (that’s what our grandchildren call me) don’t you help people with a museum in Michigan?” I said, “Yes, I do.” Then he went on to say, “So, where is the museum I can go here in Tucson to learn about African American people who lived around here?”
I told him I would look into it and found what I already knew would probably be the case. The history of African American people, particularly around the country, is more like collections of artifacts, hearsay, documents, and things in trunks, garages, basements, and attics. Jody wanted me to know that we should have an official museum in Tucson, and I agreed! So, on April 15, 2021, I began my research.
Website by AAMSAZ
Logo Design by Felicia Penza -feliciapenza@gmail.com
Museum is located on the Campus of the University of Arizona
Student Union Room 244
(1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719)
Park in the 2nd Street Garage
