Education

Arizona State University’s Project Humanities announces its 12th annual “Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good,” taking place  October 10-12, 2025, in Tempe, Arizona. This 36-hour hackathon welcomes not only tech enthusiasts but artists, entrepreneurs, scientists,...

Parents & Guardians – Sign up for the 2nd Annual Study Skills, Scholarship & HBCU Forum today! Join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.  and the Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders youth mentoring program at 715 W 5th St on October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM (AZ Time) for a...

Banking For Small Business Owners (Presented by BCAZ & NBAZ) October 24 9-11:30 AM National Bank of Arizona, Main Hall, Building C 6001 North 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85016 Join the Black Chamber of Arizona and National Bank of Arizona for a free, in-person workshop designed...

The Beta Mu Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, located in Phoenix is offering a scholarship opportunity to high school seniors, undergraduate, and/or graduate students through the Vera G. Hearns Memorial Scholarship. The deadline to apply is October 24, 2025....

Dr. Racquel “Rockee” Armstrong, an Assistant Professor at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University, is announcing her candidacy for the Arizona State House in Legislative District 13 (LD13) to represent Chandler, Gilbert, and Sun Lakes. Dr. Armstrong formerly...

A Ready Minded Youth Group Program & A Ready Minded Youth Foundation. Visit armygroup.org Now! The A Ready Minded Youth FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization that offers vocational education to youth and young adults 14-22. The A.R.M.Y. Foundation has restored the electives...

Submitted by Napoleon B. Andrews Video Journalist Future Stars Inc. hosted their 10th Annual Hands-On STEM Fair at the Faye Gray Recreation Center in South Phoenix. Local youth participated in this family-friendly, fun-filled day of interactive learning which featured a variety...

The Phoenix Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will proudly celebrate the achievements of African American young men through its 24th Anniversary Biennial Beautillion in 2027 (exact date TBD)! This inspiring event honors outstanding individuals, ages 16 to 19, from the...

PhxSoul.com™ Takes Home One of the Inaugural Honors Submitted by Ready Set Go Foundation and the East Valley Black Elected Officials The city of Mesa was alive with a spirit of unity and celebration as thousands gathered for the East Valley MLK Celebration, a day dedicated to...

A Slave’s Story Exhibit opens October 17 at African American Museum Of Southern Arizona African American Museum Of Southern Arizona 1303 E University Blvd, Room 244, Tucson, Arizona 85719 A Slave’s Story Event telling the life of Sterling Arnwine and The Arnwine...

The third-annual HBCU All-Star Game on April 7 in Phoenix started out as an an elite college basketball showcase featuring the nation’s most dynamic and talented basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. However, it ended up being one of the greatest...

Update: After the 2023 football season, B.J. Green entered the transfer portal and committed to the University of Colorado   EXCLUSIVE STORY One of the great aspects of being involved with the Phoenix Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is having the opportunity to...

The Black Rodeo USA Association and The Arizona Informant newspaper hosted an exciting weekend of bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, steer undecorating and barrel racing on September 1-2 at WestWorld of Scottsdale! The atmosphere was electric at the Arizona Black...

In order for our children to survive and excel in today’s world, it’s extremely important for them to have responsible, caring and knowledgeable adult role models in their lives. PhxSoul.com feels that it is extremely important to help Black youth find ways to build...

By Eden Ashley Umble for PhxSoul.com Marvin Scott has the beatific air and warm smile of someone who loves what he does. As the Program & Community Engagement Director for Rosie’s House, he changes the lives of Phoenix kids through music. An undeniable bright spot in the...

The National Pan-Hellenic Council at Arizona State University hosted a Step Show on November 5, 2021 at the Student Pavilion. Attendees from the student body and community at-large were excited to see Step Shows making a comeback in Arizona after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down...

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Phoenix Chapter is pleased to announce a $15,000 award from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund, managed by the Microsoft Datacenter Community Development team. “We are grateful for KITABU and the My Kids Read West Valley program and...

Basketball Hall of famer George “Iceman” Gervin and his sister, Texas State Rep. Barbra D. Hawkins, are the founders of George Gervin Prep Academy (GGPA), a Kindergarten – 8th grade charter school in South Phoenix. GGPA charter school offers private school...

Submitted by George Charles III “Vision without faith creates an identity crisis.” What started out as a conversation among members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the talking point to a reality of a vision seen through eyes of one who believed what seemed impossible...

By Michelle Coro Ivy Leaf Reporter/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrating the importance of education at the annual Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., scholarship luncheon, eight young women were handed certificates and access to more than $20,000 to cultivate their learning...