activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Develop historical exhibits Digital & Physical Historical ArchivingCreates historical timeline exhibits, such as one covering 1861–1928, in collaboration with Arizona State University Master of Interior Architecture students.
- Develops historical exhibits in collaboration with academic partners Digital & Physical Historical ArchivingCollaborates with Arizona State University Master of Interior Architecture students to create historical timeline exhibits, including a timeline covering 1861–1928 with sourced images.
- Historically operated as a segregated high school with academic and extracurricular programs Charter & Alternative School OperationOperated as the only high school in Arizona built explicitly for the segregation of African Americans, providing a robust academic environment, adult evening school during the Great Depression, and competitive athletics and arts programs, including state championship sports teams and an award-winning concert band.
- Host classes, programs, and seminars Adult Lifelong Learning ClassesOffers classes, special programs, and seminars as part of its cultural center activities.
- Operate a museum and cultural center Historic Site Museum OperationOperates a museum and cultural center in the Phoenix Warehouse District, featuring historical exhibits and an African-American library.
- Operates a museum and cultural center Historic Site Museum OperationOperates a museum and cultural center in the Phoenix Warehouse District, featuring historical exhibits, an African-American library, classes, special programs, and seminars since 1996. The center includes accessible facilities with ADA parking, ramp entrances, and a single occupancy/all-gender restroom.
- Operates a museum and cultural center Historic Site Museum OperationOperates a museum and cultural center in the Phoenix Warehouse District, featuring historical exhibits, an African-American library, classes, special programs, and seminars since 1996.
- Provide venue rental services Meeting & Conference Room RentalOffers venue rental services for meetings, conferences, and events, including conference rooms, gallery spaces, an auditorium, and a gymnasium, with ADA accessibility.
- Provides accessible facilities and venue rentalsOffers ADA-compliant access including parking and ramp entrances, a single occupancy/all-gender restroom, and venue rental services for meetings, conferences, and events in spaces such as conference rooms, gallery areas, an auditorium, and a gymnasium.
- Provides venue rental for events and gatherings Meeting & Conference Room RentalOffers venue rental services for meetings, conferences, and events in spaces including conference rooms, gallery areas, an auditorium, and a gymnasium.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Community-Centered Cultural Engagement community-centered_cultural_engagementStrengthens community ties and promotes socioeconomic advancement by curating programs, events, and explorations of Black history and life that are rooted in local context and holistic engagement.
- Community-Centered Cultural Engagement community-centered_cultural_engagementAdvances creativity, education, and socioeconomic development by curating programs and events that holistically explore Black history and life within the local community.
- Community-Centered Cultural Engagement community-centered_cultural_engagementAdvances creativity, education, and socioeconomic development by curating programs and events that holistically explore Black history and life, rooted in community needs and participation.
- Community-Engaged Exhibit Development community-engaged exhibit developmentDevelops museum exhibits through collaborative partnerships with universities and community input, ensuring educational value and cultural relevance by involving stakeholders in the creation process.
- Community-Engaged Exhibit Development community-engaged exhibit developmentDevelops museum exhibits through collaborative partnerships with universities and community input, ensuring educational value and community representation in cultural storytelling.
- Community-Engaged Exhibit Development community-engaged exhibit developmentDevelops museum exhibits through collaborative partnerships with universities and community input, using interactive and co-created content to deepen engagement with cultural and historical material.
- Cultural Preservation and Education cultural_preservation_and_educationAdvances public understanding of African American history and culture in Arizona and the American West through systematic collection, documentation, preservation, and dissemination of historical materials and narratives.
- Cultural Preservation and Education cultural_preservation_and_educationSystematically collects, documents, and disseminates African American history and culture in Arizona and the American West to ensure long-term preservation and public education.
- Cultural Preservation and Education cultural_preservation_and_educationSystematically collects, documents, preserves, and shares African American history and culture in Arizona and the American West as a foundation for public education and historical continuity.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
African-American Library
Specialized library collection focused on African American history, literature, and culture available for public use
Educational Programs and Seminars
Classes, lectures, and seminars that promote education and lifelong learning about Black history and life in Arizona
Historical Exhibits
Permanent and rotating exhibits documenting the history and culture of African Americans in Arizona and the American West, housed in the historic Carver High School building
Venue Rental and Community Events
Hosts meetings, conferences, and cultural events in historic spaces including the auditorium, gymnasium, and gallery areas
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborated with Master of Interior Architecture students to create timeline exhibits.
- Arizona State University Partner — Collaborated with Master of Interior Architecture students to source content for a historical timeline exhibit.
- Phoenix Union Colored High School Partner — Original institution from which the museum evolved, serving African American students in the Greater Phoenix area beginning in 1926.