Author: Jenny Li

Al Longmire

Oral Histories

Oral Histories

Al Longmire

A business man and community advocate!

Al was a family man and a business and community advocate. He and his family and Al’s Barbershop were staples and were loved and supported by the Black community.

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Video production by Ken Roth Associates

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Quincie Douglas

Quincie Douglas

Self-Guided

Virtual Tour

Video from KGUN9 News

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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

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Coin Collections

Coin Collections

Self-Guided

Virtual Tour

Audio by Diego Márquez


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

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Quilt Code Collection

Underground Railroad Quilt Code

Self-Guided

Virtual Tour

Audio 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

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Coach Fred Snowden

Coach Fred Snowden

Self-Guided

Virtual Tour

Video from KGUN9 News

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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

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Family History

Family History

Self-Guided

Virtual Tour

Audio by Emma Márquez Peterson


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

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C. R. O. W. N. Act

C. R. O. W. N.  Act

Self-Guided

Virtual Tour

Audio by Annie Sykes


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

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eNews – AAMSAZ March 2023

Musical Melodies at Tucson HS

We hope you enjoyed the wonderful music! Your presence and support made the evening truly special and memorable.

It was a great pleasure for us to unite the Tucson High African American Culture Club and the immensely gifted Tucson High Jazz Band, Morani Sanders Quartet, and Angel Spencer for an unforgettable Evening of Musical Melodies. The performances were outstanding, highlighting the abundant musical abilities of our community.

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