Impact Arizona
Forced Migrations. Deliberate Resistance. Ingenious Survival. Cultural Resilience.
Join us for a moving program to mark the close of the historic 400 years anniversary of the arrival of Africans in America. The program features a stirring exhibition of works by the internationally acclaimed artist L’Merchie Frazier, rituals of remembrance led by Sakena Young-Scaggs, PhD and a panel discussion that includes ASU faculty Lois Brown, PhD and Calvin Schermerhorn, PhD and Princess Crump, Board President, George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.
Free | Open to the public | Light Refreshments
Speakers and Panelists
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L'Merchie Frazier fiber artist director of education Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket |
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Lois Brown, PhD director, Center for the Study of Race and Democracy Foundation Professor of English Arizona State University |
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Princess Crump board president George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center |
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Sakena Young-Scaggs, PhD Honors faculty fellow Barrett, the Honors College Arizona State University |
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Calvin Schermerhorn, PhD professor of history School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies Arizona State University |
Directions & Parking
Location:
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center
415 E. Grant Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Directions:
The museum is located on E. Grant Street, west of 7th Street in downtown Phoenix. For driving directions, click on the map button below and then select "Directions," or contact our office.
Map
Parking:
Parking is available in the lots on the northeast and west sides of the building. There is also on street parking along Grant St. and 4th St.
Public Transportation:
For more information about public transportation options, visit the Valley Metro: http://www.valleymetro.org.
Volunteer
Volunteer in support of 400 Years: African American Past and Presence
Your service as a volunteer will help make this program a great success and have a positive impact on our community. Be an Architect of Change and sign up to volunteer with the CSRD!
Volunteer Information:
- Each volunteer shift is a minimum of 1 hour
- Volunteers may sign up for multiple shifts
- CSRD will sign off on community service/volunteer paperwork or write letters on your behalf
- If these shifts do not fit with your schedule, but you would still like to volunteer, please contact us to arrange a custom volunteer schedule