REQUEST FOR MEDIA COVERAGE (PHOENIX): State of Black Arizona Event to Release Volume IV

PHOENIX - Feb. 24, 2015 - PRLog -- The State of Black Arizona (SBAZ) through its publication initiative facilitates important conversations and programs that impact the lives of African Americans in Arizona.  SBAZ will unveil its much-anticipated fourth publication focused on arts and arts education.

SBAZ Vol. IV features; research, data and human-interest stories of African American artists, educators, administrators and activists across Arizona.  It also features a special tribute to the legendary African American artist, educator, author, lecturer and researcher, Dr. Jefferson Eugene Grigsby, Jr. (1918-2013).  While Dr. Grigsby is no longer with us, his contribution to the arts and art education lives on.

Who:        Business & community leaders, artists, educators, administrators and activists from throughout Arizona.

What:       Dedication mixer event with Mistress of Ceremonies, TV New anchor, Kim Covington featuring food, music and arts appreciation in celebration of the release of the  State of Black Arizona Vol. IV.  Note:  Hard copies of Vol. IV will be available to event attendees only.  The digital version is accessible after April 15, 2015.

When:      Saturday, March 14, 2015.  6:00pm – 8:00pm.

Where:    George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 415 E Grant Street, Phoenix.

Cost:        Free and open to the public.  But limited seating available, so RSVP soon!  RSVP to stateofblackaz@gmail.com or by calling 602-888-4075.

The State of Black Arizona Vol. IV is supported by partnerships with Arizona State University, APS, Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix Public Works, State Farm Insurance, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Southwest Gas Corporation and Arizona Commission for the Arts.

About SBAZ
Founded in 2008, SBAZ has maintained a community commitment to facilitate a greater understanding among community stakeholders of the issues, concerns, and status of Blacks in Arizona in order to improve decision-making as it affects the lives of all Arizonans.  Modeled after the National Urban League's "State of Black America," the SBAZ publications reveal Arizona's African-Americans, where they live and how they live relative to the general population in Arizona and other African Americans in several major quality of life categories.  For more information about SBAZ please visit our website at http://stateofblackarizona.org/