African American Multicultural Museum

Current Museum Exhibit

Many Cultures One Nation

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CELEBRATE BLACK  HISTORY

This ONE of a KIND amazing Exhibit portrays Americans from a diversity of ethnic backgrounds that have made positive contributions to our nation which reflects a “multicultural America”. The Museum will also highlight Black History by displaying individuals from the past and present who have or are making a positive impact in our lives. Additionally art pieces from world renowned artist will be on display. This extraordinary collection of works beckons you, family and friends to visit the Museum. The exhibit will run from February 10^th through December 30^th 2010.

A Black History Presentation is being scheduled during this period featuring Historical documentation of what is called the Negro National Anthem “Lift every voice and sing”. The Audience will find out how it was developed, the meaning of the words and the Authors reflections; more info to follow.

                                                            Art/Essay winners

The six winners from over 300 entries in the Museum’s Art/Essay contest and their illustrations are listed below.

Congratulations to each on of these talented individuals ranging from age 9 to 17 years  

  LAINEY WADDLE SONORAN SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE 9

 PEACE FOR ALL

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD TO RESPECT EACH OTHER BECAUSE WE ARE OVER 90% THE SAME.  WHY DO WE HAVE TO FIGHT EACH OTHER?  WE SHOULD TRY MAKING FRIENDS, NOT ENEMIES.  WORLD PEACE, NOT WAR.  THE MANY DIFFERENT COLORS SHOW EVERYBODY IS ONE.  THE WHITE PLACEON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD SHOWS NO ONE IS PERFECT.

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             ANILA TYNAN SONORAN SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE 10

                                                                                       AMERICAN DIVERSITY

IT IS WONDERFUL, THAT PEOPLE ARE DIVERSE.   DIFFERENT CULTURES MAKE LIFE INTERESTING.  WHEN WE LEARN AND SEE NEW THINGS, WE GROW IN KNOWLEDGE AND WE BECOME BETTER PEOPLE.              

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            CASSIDY FRIEDMAN SONORAN SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE 11

                                                           SHADES OF MULTICULTURALISM

THIS STATEMENT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME.  WE ALL NEED TO JUST GET ALONG.   JUST BECAUSE WE ARE DIFFERENT DOES NOT MEAN WE CAN’T GET ALONG.  THE BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP AND PEACE IS LIKE NOTHING ELSE.

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                  DAVIYANA DAVIS SONORAN SKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE 14

                                                              WE WILL OVERCOME

WE SHOULD ALL COME TOGETHER AND HELP EACH OTHER.  EVERYONE AND EVERY SKIN COLOR DO ANYTHING ANYONE ELSE DOES.  WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO TO THE SAME SCHOOLS, GO SHOP AT ANY STORE, BE FRIENDS WITH ANYONE.  WE SHOULD COME TOGETHER TO MAKE A CHANGE.

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    LAUREN PROCHELO  CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL AGE 16

                                                       HANDS COMING TOGETHER

THIS ILLUSTRATION OF TWO HANDS COMING TOGETHER TO FORM A HEART DEMONSTRATES THE POSSIBLE LOVE EVERY HUMAN HAS THE CAPACITY FOR IF WE CAN COME TOGETHER.  WE NEED TO SET ASIDE OUR PETTY GRIEVANCES AND WORK TOGETHER TO GET ALONG.  THERE IS A SIMPLE PEACE THAT IS FOUND WHEN FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE IS OUR FIRST PRIORITY.

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             GABI NELSON CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL AGE 17

                      ONE WORLD, ONE PEOPLE TWO SEXES BOTH EQUAL

ONE WORLD, ONE PEOPLE TWO SEXES BOTH EQUAL, TWELVE BILLION EYES, SIX BILLION SOULS SEE THROUGH THEM, BUT JUST ONE RACE AND THAT IS HUMAN.  DIFFERENT CULTURES, EYES, RELIGIONS, HANDS, AND COLORS FORM THIS WORLD.  WE ARE ONE, ONE IS LOVE, AND ACCEPTANCE IS PEACE.

The BEST GRANDMOTHER

The Museum completed the "Best Grandmother" contest. These wonderful but often forgotten matriarchs do not get the praise that they deserve so the Museum gave them the respect they deserved.

L to R: Museum President Edward VanDyke, Winner Josephine Dalski, Museum EVP Kay VanDyke & Board Member

Dr. B. Attico

L To R: Museum President Edward VanDyke,  James Lackey (Husband of winner), Winner Carol Lackey, Board Member Kit Marshall & Museum EVP Kay VanDyke

Museum President Edward VanDyke, Winner Clairlyn Blankenship, Board Member Vivian Johnson & EVP Kay VanDyke.

Museum President Edward VanDyke, Board Member Wayne Parham, two of the winner's family members, Winner Donna Boozer, EVP Kay VanDyke & Board Member Chuck Crawford.