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AZ Black Women’s Business Expo August 22 – Starts at 11AM Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe 4400 South Rural Road Tempe, AZ 85282 The AZ Black Women’s Business Expo is a vibrant celebration of Black women in business, designed to uplift, connect, and...

Prepare for an evening where fashion, art, music, culture, and community come together for a meaningful cause. SARABO Fashion, in partnership with WeROC, proudly presents the AfroFuture Fashion & Arts Fundraiser, taking place Saturday, August 29 at the Igbo Community and...

The Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals present PHX Wellness Fest August 30 at 3:00PM Player 15 Group HQ 475 E Lincoln St Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, it’s time to invest in YOU. The PHX Valley Wellness Fest is a FREE community health experience coming to the...

Yeehaw! The Arizona Black Rodeo featuring national African American rodeo competitors is returning to WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, on September 4-5! Join enthusiastic rodeo fans from all over Arizona at the “hottest show on dirt” inside a...

HBCU Game Watch & Pool Party Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West Mesa, Arizona Saturday, September 5 4 PM – 10 PM Be a part of this Labor Day Weekend event where Morgan State University makes a historic appearance for a HBCU school playing a BIG 12 conference...

Arizona’s independent restaurants have always been more than just places to eat. They are the heartbeats of our neighborhoods, the creative outlets of passionate chefs, and gathering spaces where stories unfold over shared plates. This summer, you are invited to support the...

Strength in the City Festival | Phoenix October 3 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Pemberton 815 N 2nd St Phoenix, AZ 85004 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $0 Strength in the City Festival is an intentionally-curated, community-driven health and wellness festival celebrating movement,...

Soulstice Natural Hair and Beauty Expo October 10 11 am to 4 pm Glendale Civic Center 5750 W Glenn Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $20.00 Experience a celebration of women, style, and self-care at the Soulstice Natural Hair and Beauty Expo. Whether you’re looking...

According to Qosmic Qadence (organizer), the popular Poetic Soul collaborative arts and culture experience, has restarted its event series in the Valley of the Sun as of July 1, 2026. Poetic Soul will be held every Wednesday at 309 Sports Lounge, 2050 W. Guadalupe Road...

Nightlife and entertainment venues for SOULFUL people who are 35 years and above are plentiful here in the Valley of the Sun! Here’s a list of PhxSoul.com’s top nightlife and entertainment recommendations for grown folk in the Phoenix area who want to hear R&B,...

The Arizona Jazz Festival on November 7-9 has been canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances” according to the Arizona Jazz Festival website. The announcement was made on October 31. Contact the Box Office at 602-244-8444 or visit AZJazzFest.com for additional...

As you know, “Soul Food,” is our staple! Neckbones, chitlins, catfish, pickled pig feet, fried chicken, etc. have fed generations of Black people. You may (or may not) be surprised to know that the Valley of the Sun has done an admirable job of continuing the...

Submitted by Napoleon B. Andrews PhxSoul.com Video Journalist The Electrify Expo rolled into Glendale, Arizona on April 12-13, 2025, turning the grounds of State Farm Stadium into a buzzing hub of electric energy and innovation. From classic Porsches converted to EVs, to sleek...

Black Excellence in Arizona was on full display at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale on December 7 when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Delta Beta Omega chapter) and the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation hosted their annual Fashionetta extravaganza. Fashionetta is one...

Hundreds of Arizona residents showed up and showed out for the Grand Opening of Lush Cafe and Lounge in Tempe on Saturday, March 9!  The evening featured LIVE performances by R&B star Bobby Valentino and Alexis Janae and her band!  Tables were completely sold out at the...

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...

Make sure you’re representing PhxSoul.com when you’re attending the community events all over the Valley of the Sun! Buy our new Juneteenth T-shirts at Merch.PhxSoul.com TODAY! We have clothing for adults and youth! We also plan to create T-shirts, hoodies and other...

I know there are numerous barbers who cater to African Americans in the Phoenix area. We’ve compiled a list to help black people know where to go when we need them fades, tapers, shaves or line-ups! Ageez Hair Center (two locations) 1368 N. Arizona Ave, Suite 102 Chandler,...

Inspired by true events. When the remains of an enslaved songstress are discovered in the wall of a Louisiana mansion, her last living relative returns to the plantation home to identify the body, detailing to reporters the accounts that led to the servant’s fate. Click...

For Arizonans who have not heard, Honey Bear’s BBQ closed the doors for its Central Avenue and Thomas Road location in Phoenix on March 1. Little Miss BBQ will move into the Central Avenue location later this year. Honey Bear’s BBQ on Central was a Black-Owned...