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UNLONE MEDIA presents new talent with a night full of dreamy sounds and reverb drums during the AZ Cloud Rap Show – a first of its kind event hosted by artists for the community – at Olla Olla Crepes, a space for the community and your stomachs. Come support on July...

Stars & Stripes 4TH of July Post Boom Explosion Of Fun! July 11, 2026 6pm-11pm Hermoso Park 2030 E. SOUTHERN AVE. PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85040 Come join us for a community celebration with spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky. Dust off them lawn chairs and bring the...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

According to the Poetic Soul organizer, Qosmic Qadence, this event is on hiatus until further notice.

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...

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...