Retail

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...

Join Poetic Soul on Wednesday, May 28 as this weekly entertainment tradition launches at a NEW LOCATION — CasaMoreno Night Club, 6114 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix! Bring the best of your energy to blend with ours & help make it one of the most unforgettable experiences in...

SINGLES GAME NIGHT – JULY 26 @ DAVE & BUSTERS (WESTGATE) We’re not your average singles event… We’ve already made 78 matches (and counting), and you could be next! Join us in our private room for a night of fun, flirting, and friendly competition. You’ll rotate through a...

🎥 10th Annual Ultimate Boat & Jetski Weekend 2025 📸 Presents 3 Days Of Fun !!!! 5 Memorable Parties in Lake Havasu City, Arizona Hotel Check In – 3pm on August 1 Meet & Greet Quality Inn Suites Pool Party – August 1, 3pm-7pm Havasu Ballroom All White Party...

AZ Black Women’s Business Expo August 23 from 12PM-5PM THE ARCHWOOD AT EASTLAKE 1401 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $7 The AZ Black Women’s Business Expo is a vibrant celebration of Black women in business, designed to uplift, connect, and empower our...

Yeehaw! The Arizona Black Rodeo featuring national African American rodeo competitors is returning to WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, on August 29-30! Join enthusiastic rodeo fans from all over Arizona at the “hottest show on dirt” inside a...

Boots & Roots: A Country Kinfolk Jamboree September 6 6pm – 11pm Family Ties Ranch 7836 South 29th Avenue Laveen AZ 85339 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $$20 for single – $35 for duo It’s that time — throw on them boots and pull up for a real-deal event. We’re talkin’...

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 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...

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...

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...