Black History Month in February is a wonderful time for all people to pay homage to past and current African American achievements, culture and leaders.
If you are interested in participating in Black History Month celebrations, lectures, expos, conferences and events in the downtown Phoenix area, here is a list of opportunities for you:
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Presents An Evening with Lonnie Bunch on Feb. 9
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, a Phoenix-based museum which features exhibits showcasing the African American history and life, will host an evening with Lonnie G. Bunch, Ph.D., the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC).
The event will include a talk by Dr. Bunch, a question and answer session, hors d’oeuvres, and an optional tour of the Carver Museum.
When: Feb. 9, 2010; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 415 East Grant St., Phoenix
Prior to his July 2005 appointment as director of NMAAHC, Bunch served as the president of the Chicago Historical Society, one of the nation’s oldest museums of history. Bunch has also held several positions at the Smithsonian including associate director for curatorial affairs at the National Museum of American History, and education specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
“This event will be a must for anyone interested in knowing, preserving, and investing in their heritage,” said Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker, President of the Board, George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.
2010 Arizona African American Legislative and Leadership Conference on Feb. 11-12 in Phoenix
The 2010 African American Legislative and Leadership Conference will be held on Feb. 11-12 at the Arizona State Capitol Complex, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix.
The mission of the African American Legislative Conference is to introduce African Americans to Arizona’s legislative processes and to engage them in providing new ideas and leadership for the state.
This year’s theme is “Passing the Flame to the Next Generation.”
Please visit the Web site below for more information and registration:
http://www.aallcaz.org
Black History Month Expo in Phoenix on Feb. 13
Join thousands of people from the community during the Black History Month Expo on Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the George Washington Cultural Center in Phoenix.
This is a free event!
Come experience the culture as the Black History Month Expo will have non-stop performances on stage, vendor booths and much more!
Special guests will be appearing throughout the day.
Please continue to visit the Black History Month section on my Web site – PhxSoul.com – for the most up-to-date information on Black History Month events in Downtown Phoenix and all over the Valley of the Sun!
This is one of the premier gatherings for the African American community in Arizona. The Expo offers local residents an incredible opportunity to learn about black businesses and network with one another in an exciting, supportive environment. People of all races are encouraged to attend!
Amsterdam
MADE Art Boutique (great place to shop for holiday gifts!)
Phoenix Goddess, A Hidden Treasure
Monday, October 11th, 2010After writing about Elmac (El Mac) in a recent blog post, I emailed him through his blog and he wrote back and told me about another of his murals in downtown Phoenix, the Phoenix Goddess. So I went to see her. She is located in back of an old (1927), well-maintained apartment building at 317 W. McDowell Road, overlooking their patio area, that you probably wouldn’t come across by accident. He told me this one was an “oldie, but goodie.” It’s certainly a hidden treasure.
As you can see by his blog, he works nationally and internationally to much acclaim so he is far more than “P-Town’s Graff-Daddy.” Most of his work is not in Phoenix (sadly for us).
One of the coolest things about this mural, I think, is that the skyline in the painting is the actual skyline looking down the alley. Same poles, same palms, sneakers thrown over the lines (maybe not the same pair)…You can click on the photos to see the details better.
I couldn’t shoot down the alley at the same angle because of the brightness of the sun but you get the idea. Pretty cool idea, don’t you think? Elmac’s murals are certainly worth the trip to see in person.
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