Grateful to everyone who joined us in celebrating Black History 2026! Your presence helps keep the legacy alive and reminds us that Black history is world history — today and every day.
Evening Contributors
Nalli GreyStone
Council Members Harris & Ellis
Jesse Washington
Miss Juneteenth Arizona 2025-2026
MC
Jesse Washington
Council Members Harris & Ellis
Jesse Washington
Provided a beautiful rendition
of
Lift Every Voice and Sing
(Black National Anthem)
Council Members Harris & Ellis
Council Members Harris & Ellis
Council Members Harris & Ellis
Provided an entertaining presentation
on the History of
Southside Village
(Black South Chandler)
Evening Contributors
LaShawn Woods
Alvin Overstreet
Arvin Dismuke
Singing "Total Praise"
Honoring
The Late Richard Smallwood
Arvin Dismuke
Alvin Overstreet
Arvin Dismuke
Our Featured Performer of the evening
Singing Gospel and R&B
with Audience Participation
Alvin Overstreet
Alvin Overstreet
Alvin Overstreet
Arvin saw Alvin in the audience and gave him the microphone, and what a treat!
Evening Contributors
The Honorable Judge Norine Richardson
The Honorable Judge Norine Richardson
The Honorable Judge Norine Richardson
Provided the history of sports in Chandler
- Zora Folley
- Arizona Cheetahs Youth Track Team
- Arizona Handlers
Donna Dunagan
The Honorable Judge Norine Richardson
The Honorable Judge Norine Richardson
Presented Black History Facts to music
- Leonard C Bailey
- Sarah Breedlove
- James McCune Smith
- Howard P. Grant
- Benjamin Banneker
- Lonnie Johnson
- Lena Carr
- Janette Wood
- George Washington Carver
Audience getting up to dance
The Honorable Judge Norine Richardson
Audience getting up to dance
Arvin hit the audience with "Boots on the Ground."
(where them fans at?)
Vendors
fyn Photo Company
FYN Photo
capturing the moment and providing your pictures on site
Poppin Barbee
Vendor providing Popcorn and Gift Baskets
Poppin Barbee Raffle Winners
Poppin Barbee Raffle Winners