Author: Jenny Li

Delano Price

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Delano Price

Family, Tucson High, and Feeling the Cultural Shift

He understood racism but never let it hinder his energy! An amazing educator who can tell the most amazing stories! He lived through the” Cultural Shift” at the University of Arizona.

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Clarence Boykins

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Clarence Boykins

He Fought for Our Rights!

Clarence Boykins was an activist that fought for the rights of African Americans. He was instrumental in bringing Mrs. Rosa Parks to Tucson and one of the Southern Arizona administrators to push for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday to be held in Arizona.

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Charles Kendrick

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Mr. Charles Kendrick

Take a Walk in His Shoes

Mr. Charles Kendrick, of Tucson, has his own museum and he still has his shoe shine kit from when he was a child over 80 years ago growing up in Texas.

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Albert Randall

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Albert Randall

A Flag that represents… Justice for All!

Albert Randall designed a Confederate Flag with a Black fist. This pilot was stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.
M.D. Colonel, USAFR, RET | F4 Phantom | F-4 from the 4453 Combat Crew Training Wing | Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

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Awarded: TOP GUN!

The primary mission of the wing was to train all aircrews to convert to the F-4C fighter-bomber jet. Following Combat Crew Training was assigned to (PACF) Pacific Air Forces, a Major Command of the United States Air force and also the air component of the United States Pacific Division. This division included the Philippines, Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. It was primarily in 1970 following completion of Combat Crew Training, that  we would rotate through the theater while primarily stationed in Misawa Air Base Japan. The event regarding the confederate flag patch occurred around June 1970.

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Al Longmire

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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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Quincie Douglas

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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

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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

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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

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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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