Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council

03/03/2023

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03/01/2023

Official Video for “The King’s Affirmation” by Iniko.Listen to The King's Affirmation here: https://linktr.ee/inikosmusic Follow Iniko:YouTube - https://www...

03/01/2023

The tragedies and reckonings around racism that are rocking the country have created a specific crisis for parents, educators, and other caregivers:How do we talk to our children about racism? How do we teach children to be antiracist? How are kids at different ages experiencing race? How are racist structures impacting children? How can we inspire our children to avoid our mistakes, to be better, to make the world better?

These are the questions Ibram X. Kendi found himself avoiding as he anticipated the birth of his first child. Like most parents or parents-to-be, he felt the reflex to not talk to his child about racism, which he feared would stain her innocence and steal away her joy. But research and experience changed his mind, and he realized that raising his child to be antiracist would actually protect his child, and preserve her innocence and joy. He realized that teaching students about the reality of racism and the myth of race provides a protective education in our diverse and unequal world.

02/28/2023

02/27/2023

Dr. Winston Hackett was a pioneer in healthcare, born in Texas, the good doctor became apart of Arizona’s history. Dr. Hackett was the first Black doctor in the whole state. Allegedly with only 75 cents in his pocket, and working 16 to 18 hours as a cotton picker until he gained enough money so he could purchase his medical license. Arizona was of course, segregated at the time and many people of color were often outright denied or received delayed health care, Dr. Hackett opened the Booker T. Washington Memorial Hospital with his wife Ayra, located at the corner of 14th and Jefferson streets in Phoenix.
It was stated to be one of the best hospitals in the western United States. Two of Six cottages built to help treat tuberculosis patients for still stand off Washington Street.

02/27/2023

From the Grammy Nominated album, Take the Stairs: https://orcd.co/takethestairsMusic by Black ViolinVideo by C&I Studios

02/23/2023

Only 51 years ago, Frederick Snowden cleverly nicknamed the "The Fox" given his demeanor was the first Black head coach at a major university.

Within the first year at University of Arizona, the mighty Wildcats were 16–12; averaging attendance increased to 5,000 for away games and up to 14,000 attending home.

Following his first season, "The Fox" was named Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Coach of the Year, Tucson's Man of the Year.

Under Snowden's tutelage, the Arizona program continued to succeed for several years, making the NCAA tournament twice, reaching the Elite Eight within four years time in 1976.

02/23/2023

02/21/2023

The Green Book Legacy

An annual safety travel guidebook was first published in the late 1930s, helping African Americans safely navigate the roads of a segregated country. The conception behind was simple, so many black travelers were not making it to their destinations.

Outlining SunDown Towns, so called because it was dangerous for Black travelers to be seen after the sun had set for the night; as well as safety tips such as having at least a few days and an extra wealth of gas cans, food, and water.

Small, mom-and-pop family-owned businesses such as
The Motel DuBeau
The Nackard Inn
Yucca Greyhound Cafe
Murdoch Community Center

National parks such as the Petrified Forest, Saguaro, and Grand Canyon were other known safe-havens.

Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 2, 1964; The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for the integration of schools and other public facilities and made employment discrimination illegal. It was and still is one of the most significant civil rights legislation within the nation.

Just two years later, the Green Book quietly ceased publication after nearly 30 years in print.

02/21/2023

02/18/2023

You're watching the official music video for All-4-One - "I Swear" from the album 'All-4-One' (1994). "I Swear" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sp...

02/17/2023

U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Loving

Let's look back to see how couples celebrated three years ago.

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