African-American Museum of Southern Arizona Podcast

A Southwest Love Story - Mountain View Hotel - Curly and Annie Neal

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In the 1890s, the Neal family was one of the wealthiest self-made families in the Tucson area. No small feat considering the Neal’s were Black (Negro Mulatto’s) in a place where less than one-half of 1% of the people were Black or were of mixed-race with African and European, or Native American ancestry. William “Curly” and Annie Neal opened the Mountain View Hotel in Oracle in 1895. It was a luxury resort for people with tuberculosis and a respite for Tucsonans looking to escape the summer heat. Guests included celebrities, prominent business owners, and foreign dignitaries. Newspapers heralded the Neal’s business endeavors. This is their story.

Harper 200 Read-a-thon April is in the Air

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Come visit the museum on the University of Arizona's campus and enjoy the Harper 200 Read-A-Thon. You to cordially invite you to take part in Arizona Reads Harper! event on April 18 from 2:00-5:30pm at the University of Arizona. This is a Borderlands celebration launch of a nationwide #Harper 200 Read-a-thon, an exciting project coming out of the powerful digital humanities initiative, the Center for Black Digital Research/#digblk. In this event, the Tucson community is invited to dive into a treasure trove of writing by this fearless advocate for Civil Rights who was the most beloved Black poet and the most prolific Black novelist of her time. In guest readings, panels, and more, a multicultural Borderlands community will collectively broadcast her words from her century to ours. Where: African American Museum of Southern Arizona University of Arizona / Student Union Room 244 1303 E University Blvd room 244, Tucson, AZ 85719 Park in the 2nd Street Garage. The program will also be made available via livestream/ zoom.

Celebrating Tucson's Railroad History

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

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!

National Afro Day: Crown Act

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:52:41 GMT

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.

Black Business Market AAMSAZ August 2024 Newsletter

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:06:32 GMT

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.

September - National Sickle Cell Awareness Month #SickleCell

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:26:00 GMT

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

Black Business Market AAMSAZ Audio Newsletter Aug 2024

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:18:00 GMT

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.

Teaser: I Put That In. Willie Blake Conversation: Community Transformer, About Action

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT

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.

We discussed working within the unions to ensure truck drivers improved their stake in life.
Moving West because that’s where the opportunities were
Retiring and learning that his community wasn’t the safe place he thought it was.
Working to get over $6MM in grants to make changes to transform his community.
Everyone has a role in transforming the community.
The importance of land and being a good neighbor.

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

Willie Blake Conversation: Community Transformer, About Action,

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:00:00 GMT

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.

We discussed working within the unions to ensure truck drivers improved their stake in life.
Moving West because that’s where the opportunities were
Retiring and learning that his community wasn’t the safe place he thought it was.
Working to get over $6MM in grants to make changes to transform his community.
Everyone has a role in transforming the community.
The importance of land and being a good neighbor.

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.

#LearnWitUS

#GroWitUS

Tuskegee Airmen: Richard "No Middle Name" Davis Got A Story To Tell

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:30:00 GMT

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.

Subscribe, share, and discuss this episode with your friends.

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:

Buffalo Soldiers
Tuskegee
Agriculture
STEM
Athletics/Sports
& More

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 AAMuseumOfSouthernAZ@gmail.com .

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

Hosted by Brand Anthony McDonald for AwesomeWebStore.com

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African-American Museum of Southern Arizona Podcast Trailer

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:25:00 GMT

We Got A Story To Tell

I Got A Story To Tell About Southern Arizona.

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:

Buffalo Soldiers
Tuskeegee
Agriculture
STEM
Athletes
& More

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
AAMuseumOfSouthernAZ@gmail.com
Visit aamsaz.org to learn more and donate.
Hosted by Brand Anthony McDonald for AwesomeWebStore.com #ShopWitUS