Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

AFRICAN AMERICAN HALL OF FAME MUSEUM To educate through preserving and promoting art, history and artifacts that highlight African American achievements and beyond in the museum located in Proctor Center. To provide scholarships to African American college bound scholars from Peoria District #150, Quest Academy and Bloomington/Normal Schools. AAHFM scholarships are sponsored by organizations and individuals who value and support outstanding African American students who are committed to academic excellence, who are leaders at school, and to those students that give back to the community.

309 S. DuSable Street Peoria, IL 61605

Phone: (309) 673-2206 Alternate Phone: (309) 360-0990 Email: aahfmpeoria@yahoo.com

Website : aahfmpeoria.org Facebook : Coming Soon

AFRICAN AMERICAN HALL OF FAME MUSEUM 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS : William Watkins, Jr., Founder of African American Hall of Fame Museum, 1987 Chris Weaver, Newly Elected President Jacqueline Watkins, Vice President Barry Anderson, Secretary Eric Heard, Treasurer Rosemary McCullough, Scholarship Finance Manager

BOARD MEMBERS: Camille Coates Bobby Gray Ronda Guyton Pastor Howard Johnson

Melisande Peterson Dr. Marwin Spiller

HOW TO HELP Make financial donations to upgrade the Proctor Museum, volunteer to work in themuseumto cataloguematerials, make a historical contribution by recording your personal story in the kiosk at the Peoria RiverfrontMuseum, and volunteer to work with elementary school children at Proctor to strengthen their basic skills.

VISION Toeducate thecommunityabout individuals who have made significant contributions to African American history, culture, and society by hosting and sponsoring social and educational events that promote harmony while increasing the awareness of the uniqueness within African American culture. To challenge every person to view the diversity in the would around them as an opportunity to explore the past, embrace the present, and shape the future.

VALUES Unwavering educational focus, truthful instruction about the Black Experience in America, and building collaborative relationships between individuals, community organizations, and foundations to create a better tomorrow.

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