About the Patrons

About the National Center
- About the National Center
- Learn more about the center's mission, focus, and our vision.
- History of the Center
- The history of the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture beginning with it's origins in 1997.
- Support the National Center
- The center is pleased to accept financial contributions and donations of material items to support its mission of chronicling African-American history and culture.
- The National Center Museum
- The National Center continues serves as a gathering place for guest lectures, events for all ages, and unique opportunities to view the Center’s vast art collection.
Annual Events & Programs
Exhibitions
Learning & Research
- Special Collections
- ASU Archives
Historical Sites
For Patrons

The Patrons of the National Center is a support and advocacy group for the National Center. The organization offers opportunities for interested community groups, businesses, and individuals to connect to, celebrate, and contribute to the National Center and the advancement of its mission. The principal purpose of the Patrons is to support the National Center and its mission through fundraising and volunteer activities. To carry out its purpose, the Patrons are guided by the following objectives:

To plan and execute events and projects for cultural enrichment and fund-raising;
Provide a pool of responsible and informed volunteers who will assist with National Center activities (e. g. collections, exhibitions, tours, research, cultural programs, and local school projects);
Increase community awareness of and support for the National Center.

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