Tag: African Diaspora Advisory Council

June 18 — Celebrate Juneteenth at the Flagstaff Murdoch Center, June 19 at Fort Tuthill

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2022 • Comments Off

Also see Juneteenth Concert on June 19 at Fort Tuthill

Come celebrate Juneteenth with music performances, food, games and vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Flagstaff Murdoch Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff.

Hosted by the Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council, the Flagstaff Lived Black Experience Project, and the Southside Community Association (SCA).

The Juneteenth celebration commemorates the day Texas slaves learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, granting them freedom. Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.

The @Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council extending submissions for Black History Month essay contest until March 1

by Community Contributor • February 15, 2021 • Comments Off

The African Diaspora Advisory Council is accepting submissions for Black History Month essay contest.

The contest is open to all elementary through high school students County-wide. Prompts and details are available through the ADAC HERE.

The deadline for essay entries has been extended to March 1, 2021.

This is our ninth year holding the essay contest and it really is such a joy to read these beautifully crafted pieces from children of all ages. This year, our essay prompts center around the Black family, which has been described by some as a microcosm of the entire Black/African-American race. We are offering a number of prompts for students based on their level of school and are eager to hear from them about examples of the Black family and community,” said Khara House Chair of ADAC.

August — All are invited to join the Coconino County Diversity Council Meetings

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

All are invited to join the Coconino County Diversity Council Meetings in August, which aim to connect our diverse communities with their local governments.

The Councils include the African Diaspora Advisory Council, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and the Indigenous Peoples Council. A joint meeting of the three councils is held every quarter.

Click on the image above and then click on the link to the Virtual Meeting you want to attend.