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Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It specifically celebrates the state of Texas announcing the abolishment of slavery in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863. But Juneteenth offers a time to come...

The Arizona Jazz Festival which was originally scheduled to take place on March 21-23 at the West Valley Events Complex in Glendale is being rescheduled to November 7-9, 2025! According to the organizers of the Arizona Jazz Festival, many of the artists who were scheduled to...

Poetic Soul returns from its hiatus on Wednesday, April 2 at The Archwood at EastLake, 1401 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Poetic Soul welcomes ALL Poets; Singers; Emcees; Comedians, etc. Doors open at 6pm – the performance list will be made available for Sign-Ups at 7pm, until...

Event Specialty Partners & Whitney Jones Music Album Release Concert May 9 6pm-11pm Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ Event Cost/Ticket Price: Early bird & General Admission tickets begin @$59 with prime, premiere & ultra tickets $118-$250...

Dream Zone Presents: A Family Life Workshop May 17 10AM-5PM First Institutional Baptist Church 1141 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Vendor Application Open! What to Expect: -Youth and adult town hall discussions and break-out sessions around familial needs in the areas of...

Take Me to The Water Festival & Mural Celebration UPDATED May 31 2-6 pm Rosetta Room 104 E 1st Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 at the corner of 1st AVE and Sirrine (Southeast Corner) Take Me To The Water Exhibition & Mural Celebration. This is an Art Exhibition celebrating the...

The Downtown Tempe Juneteenth Block Party returns on June 14, 2025 from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM at CenterPoint Plaza in Downtown Tempe. This event will stand as a celebration of Black Joy and create a space where peoples of all races can come together to share in and witness...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

If you’re looking for an intimate lounge with great vibes and some of the best libations in the Valley of the Sun, look no further than The Boom Boom Room in Phoenix! The Boom Boom Room is Black-owned! The Boom Boom Room is located at 1544 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix and is...

Have you been looking for Black doctors and dentists in Arizona? PhxSoul.com has been feverishly working to gather information about African American medical professionals in our state! And believe it or not, Black physicians and dentists are here! There are several local...

PhxSoul.com has created an Online Business Directory that showcases Black-owned companies, organizations, restaurants, and churches located in the state of Arizona. Our goal is to increase awareness among Arizona residents (and visitors to the Grand Canyon State) about...

A great crowd came out to celebrate and mingle at the PhxSoul.com RE-Launch Party on Friday, June 20 at Brooklynns Shoes in Phoenix! We did some networking, shopping, gave the new Official PhxSoul.com R&B Mix CD to all of our guests and Brooklynns Shoes donated raffle prizes!...