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Phoenix, don’t miss Wale x Smino at The Van Buren in downtown Phoenix on June 1! The tour comes in support of Wale’s eighth studio album Everything Is A Lot. Tickets on sale now — get yours today here:...

Arizona Theatre Company presented Ain’t Misbehavin’ on February 21-March 8 at Tempe Center for the Arts.   See Our Full Interview with Ain’t Misbehavin’ Director Dell Howlett PhxSoul.com interviewed Ain’t Misbehavin’ director Dell Howlett on the power...

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...

PhxSoul.com joined community residents and Emmett Till family members at the unveiling of the Emmett Till Black History Mural at Greater Bethel AME Church, 7040 S 40th St, Phoenix, on February 26. Artist @maggiekeanezart was recognized for the outstanding Emmett Till mural that...

PhxSoul.com has curated a list of Black History Month 2026 events and celebrations happening in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This page will be updated as more events are shared with our team in January and February. Black History Month 2026 Events in the Valley of the Sun...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...