Arizona African Americans

United StatesArizona African Americans

History

The bibliography, Trailtones: The African-American Heritage of Arizona, compiled by Gloria L. Smith. The bibliography contains materials that highlight African-American heritage in Arizona.  

Probably the first person of African heritage who came to this area was a member of a Spanish expedition.  Esteban was originally from Morocco, and was a slave to a Spaniard. He first arrived in the New World in 1528 with a group sent to Florida to capture Hernan Cortes.  See Esteban, a 16th Century Explorer.

Also see:

• Early Settlers
• African American Soldiers
• Establishing Neighborhoods
• Dunbar School and Educational Opportunities

Websites

• Black History in Arizona:  People, Places, Events