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2025-2026 Tempe Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Application Period is NOW OPEN

The Tempe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is awarding scholarships to deserving high school and college students who have demonstrated academic excellence, participated in community service, and are pursuing a college education. Up to $3000 is...

Black Chamber of Arizona to Host Pinnacle Pathways Gala in Glendale on December 13

Black Chamber of Arizona Pinnacle Pathways Gala December 13 6-11:30pm Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center 9495 W. Entertainment Boulevard, Glendale, AZ 85305 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $260 – $5,340 Join the Black Chamber of Arizona on Saturday, December 13...

January 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations, Events in the Phoenix Metro Area

Arizona continues to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most impactful civil rights leaders that our world has ever seen. PhxSoul.com has organized a list of January 2026 festivals, parades and other celebrations in the Phoenix area that will recognize...

Legends of Motown Super Show (Tribute Show) at Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix on Jan. 10

Legends of Motown Super Show (Tribute Show) January 10, 2026 Show starts at 8 PM Orpheum Theatre Phoenix, Arizona The Legends of Motown Super Tribute Show is the Hottest Tribute Show in the Nation! For the last 10 years, they’ve been the headlining casinos and theatres on the...

Ray J’s Birthday Celebration at Casa Moreno Nightclub in Phoenix on January 16

Parrish Allen Presents R&B Night at Casa Moreno in Phoenix on January 16, 2026! R&B lovers can enjoy their favorite 2000s hits with live performances by Bobby Valentino, Ray J and Parrish. Doors open at 9pm and we’re going until 2am! Tickets start at $40! If...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at Mesa Arts Center on January 30-February 1

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical Performance Dates/Times: Jan 30, 2026 – Show starts at 7:30 PM Jan 31, 2026 – Show starts at 1:30 PM Jan 31, 2026 – Show starts at 7:30 PM Feb 1, 2026 – Show starts at 1:00 PM Feb 1, 2026 – Show starts at 7:00 PM...

Chandler Center for the Arts 2025-2026 Season to Include Ledisi, Joss Stone, AILEY II and More

Get ready for a season that includes something for everyone. Chandler Center for the Arts (CCA) invites you to attend the 2025-2026 season of performances. From GRAMMY-winning artists Joss Stone and Ledisi to vibrant dance and theatrical performances from Dorrance Dance, AILEY...

R&B Star Fantasia Steals the Show at the Fall 2024 Arizona Jazz Fest

The Fall 2024 Arizona Jazz Festival on October 25-27 at the West Valley Event Complex in Glendale was an overall success! The Arizona Jazz Festival featured the following artists: October 25 – Erykah Badu, KEM, Stokley, Gerald Albright, Tony Toni Tone, Mike Phillips, Julian...

Third-Annual HBCU All-Star Game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Was a Slam Dunk

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...

Lush Cafe and Lounge Opens to a Packed House in Tempe on March 9

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...

Behind the Mic: Unveiling the Soulful Voice of Caroline Barole from PROUD Tina

Chandler Center for the Arts recently conducted an insightful Q&A session with the extraordinary Caroline Borole, the talent behind PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner. This exclusive interview delves into Caroline’s passion for Tina Turner and sheds light on what...

Local Author DL White Publishes “Discovering the SAUNK in U!” Children’s Book

Just in time for the “Holiday Season” & New Year, the opportunity to encourage/build an early appreciation for reading, the author of the well-received “The Sensational Letter S” (2016), now comes this salute and celebration of youth – “Discovering the SAUNK in (U) You!” An...

We Had a Time at the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo 2023 at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Labor Day Weekend

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...

Writer, Composer Ashli St. Armant Talks about Her Journey with North: The Musical

Submitted by Cynde Cerf, Chandler Center for the Arts When artist Ashli St. Armant created North: The Musical it was in response to her sons lacking knowledge about the Underground Railroad. Surprisingly, the topic was included in discussions at school during Black History Month....

Black FM Radio Music Station Finally Returning to Phoenix Airwaves; KRDP Needs Your Support

KRDP Radio Phoenix™ is the public radio program unit of Desert Soul Media, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, which provides trauma-informed multimedia literacy and technical training programs. Starting in summer 2022, Radio Phoenix Jazz, to be broadcast on KRDP 90.7 FM...
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