Matriarchs of Washington Park

African American women who demonstrated courageous efforts of community activism, artistry, and kinship in the face of racism and misogyny.

These matriarchs of Washington Park will be honored through portraits that lead to a companion art photo Book & doc

07/12/2024
05/27/2023

I have reached 100 followers! Thank you for your continued support. I could not have done it without each of you. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿค—๐ŸŽ‰

03/20/2023

See you all at the Matriarchs Exhibition on display until April 20, 2023

03/09/2023

The Pretty Precise Step Team did a wonderful job paying tribute to the Matriarchs of Washington Park today at the ASU Mixcenter exhibition opening .

Photos from Matriarchs of Washington Park's post 02/05/2023

Presenting at the Mesa Temple Resource center with councilmember Jen Duff and classmates Beth Jennifer and Michelle .

01/22/2023

Mesa Temple Presents:
Bruce Nelson. Come on out as I present a
Black History Celebration---
Matriarchs of Washington Park
Saturday Feb 4, 2013 at 7pm
Mesa Temple 455 East Main Mesa, AZ 85203

07/06/2022

The Matriarchs of Washington Park Exhibition was a great success at the Mesa Public Library it was extended to the end of June. Next instillation at ASU Sidney Poitier New Film School this fall.

06/30/2022

Thanks to Niala from channel 12 for highlighting the Matriarchs Exhibition at the Mesa Public Library.

Photos from Matriarchs of Washington Park's post 06/16/2022

A few more photos and the artist for Matriarchs of Washington Park Exhibition who created these amazing portraits!

Photos from Matriarchs of Washington Park's post 06/16/2022

Come on out and experience the Matriarchs of Washington Park exhibition at the Mesa Public Library.

06/16/2022

Matriarchs Of Washington Park Exhibition at the Mesa Public Library

Photos from Matriarchs of Washington Park's post 05/16/2022

Preview at the Alston House was a success, here are a few photos.

06/21/2021

Thanks for the support of members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (ฮ‘ฮšฮ‘) who in spite of the heat came out Saturday to the Mesa Historical Museum to support the Matriarchs of Washington Park Juneteenth presentation. (AKA is the first intercollegiate historically African American sorority.) And Guess who else is an AKA alum the one in only from Washington Escobedo Neighborhood Ms. Veora E. Johnson, my cousin Brenda Hanserd, and oh, yeah Vice President Kamala Harris. You can still donate to the crowdfunding campaign Matriarchs of Washington Park: The women who persevered through racism in segregated Mesa, AZ. https://gofund.me/d3b51b7c Thanks in advance.

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04/18/2021

Thanks to everyone who liked Matriarchs of Washington Park. Next we are close to getting the first mark of 1,000 dollars on the GoFundeMe crowdfunding campaign. Please hit the action button and make a donation and share the campaign to your friends and social media accounts. Thank you all so much for those who have already made a donation. Stay safe, healthy & creative!!! Bruce

Matriarchs of Washington Park, organized by Bruce Nelson 04/12/2021

Matriarchs of Washington Park: The women who persevered through racism in segregated Mesa, AZ. https://www.gofundme.com/f/matriarchs-of-washington-park

Matriarchs of Washington Park, organized by Bruce Nelson Thank you for taking the time to view this passion project of mine. Matriarchs of Washinโ€ฆ Bruce Nelson needs your support for Matriarchs of Washington Park

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