• Black Businesses

    Historic Black-Owned Businesses in Tucson

    Blanche Johnson

    Blanche Johnson was one of the first African American hairdressers in Tucson and women came from all over Southern Arizona to have get their “hair done” she was also a wonderful social justice advocate for African American Families.

    Al’s (Longmire) Barber Shop

    Al’s (Longmire) Barber Shop was open for 30 years on Grant Road. He still cuts hair! He began cutting hair in 1959.

    South Lawn & East Lawn Mortuary

    Maceo Wells was a funeral director and advisor for many African American families going through loss.

    Craig’s Beauty Salon

    Virginia Craig also had a beauty salon that served the African American community for many years.

    The Beau Brummel

    Also known as the Bro – was a gentleman’s club that served up food, drinks, and conversation.

    Tucson Black Chamber of Commerce

    Founded in 1994 by Mike Butler, who created the Black Chamber so that there was hub for African Americans to locate and support other Black Businesses.

    Michael A. Butler Auto Brokerage

    Mike was there to support families who purchased or leased cars.

    John T. Anderson & Sons Construction

    John T. Anderson had a construction company that he assisted the Black Community in remodeling and construction of residences.

    Dr.’s We Loved

    Dr. Melvin Dixon, DDS, Dr. Joel Turner, DDS, Dr. William Holsey, M.D, Dr. Joseph Whaley, M.D., and Dr. James Dunn, M.D.

    Today We Have

    Tommie’s Barber-Beauty

    (Previously Al’s family barbershop)
    3400 East Speedway Suite 100
    Tucson, AZ 85716
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    Dancing in the Streets

    88 W. 38th Street, Suite 200
    Tucson AZ, 85713
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    Quincie Douglas Center

    Pima County Public Library
    101 N. Stone Avenue
    Tucson, AZ 85701
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    Donna Liggins / Northwest Neighborhood Center

    2160 N. 6th Ave
    Tucson AZ 85705
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    William & Annie Neal

    Black Proprietors

    1895 The Mountain View Hotel/ Southern Arizona

    Arizona Weekly Citizen – 1895/ Arizona Illustrated /Arizona Historical Society

    With permission from Nina Shelton/ Producer, Special Projects Arizona Public Media

    Did You Know?

    “Our Business Legends Uplifted, Informed, and Inspired…”
    Tucson Black Chamber of Commerce founded in 1994 by Mike Butler who created the Black Chamber so that there was hub for African Americans to locate and support other Black Businesses.
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    List of Black-Owned Businesses in Tucson

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