Youth

ROOTED: 8-Week Confidence & Empowerment Group for Girls (Ages 8–13) Starts March 30 8079 N 85th Way Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $299 ROOTED is an 8-week culturally affirming confidence and empowerment group for girls ages 8–13, hosted at Integrated Mental...

Jack & Jill of America, Inc. presents Crown & Culture: Sun Valley Night of Excellence April 18 at 6:00pm Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N Galvin Pkwy Phoenix, AZ 85008 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $190.00 Come together with friends and family to appreciate our roots and embrace...

The Trapped Prince Stage Play Showtimes: Fri April 24th at 7:30 pm Sat April 25th at 3 pm and 7 pm Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $37. Group sale pricing available The Trapped Prince is a stage play in the tradition of...

The Girls and Boys of Destiny Fashion Extravaganza April 25 at 2PM South Mountain Community Center 212 E. Alta Vista Road Phoenix, AZ 85042 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $35 VIP, $20 General admission, $5 Child (4 to 12). The GBOD Fashion Extravaganza is an annual event that empowers...

Future Stars, Inc. presents 11th Annual Hands On STEM Fair April 25 at 10:00am – 2:00pm Faye Gray Recreation Center 5745 S. 20th Street Phoenix, AZ 85041 A day of fun learning, the 11th Annual Hands On STEM Fair will have over 15 different STEM activities for the youth to...

Read and Reward is a free summer reading program for 3rd to 4th grade boys in the Phoenix metropolitan area hosted by PASTOR W. ERIC CROOMES MINISTRIES. Read and Reward celebrates progress and builds confidence through recognition and incentives. Read and Reward is open to:...

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...

Submitted by Napoleon B. Andrews Video Journalist Future Stars Inc. hosted their 10th Annual Hands-On STEM Fair at the Faye Gray Recreation Center in South Phoenix. Local youth participated in this family-friendly, fun-filled day of interactive learning which featured a variety...

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...

The Phoenix Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will proudly celebrate the achievements of African American young men through its 24th Anniversary Biennial Beautillion in 2027 (exact date TBD)! This inspiring event honors outstanding individuals, ages 16 to 19, from the...

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...

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...

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...

In order for our children to survive and excel in today’s world, it’s extremely important for them to have responsible, caring and knowledgeable adult role models in their lives. PhxSoul.com feels that it is extremely important to help Black youth find ways to build...

Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7858 S 35th Avenue, Laveen Village, hosted its grand opening on Thursday, March 30! The 34,000 square foot center is a brand-new addition to Cesar Chavez Park complete with a new fitness center, basketball court, gaming room, multipurpose room,...

By Eden Ashley Umble for PhxSoul.com Marvin Scott has the beatific air and warm smile of someone who loves what he does. As the Program & Community Engagement Director for Rosie’s House, he changes the lives of Phoenix kids through music. An undeniable bright spot in the...

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Phoenix Chapter is pleased to announce a $15,000 award from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund, managed by the Microsoft Datacenter Community Development team. “We are grateful for KITABU and the My Kids Read West Valley program and...

Basketball Hall of famer George “Iceman” Gervin and his sister, Texas State Rep. Barbra D. Hawkins, are the founders of George Gervin Prep Academy (GGPA), a Kindergarten – 8th grade charter school in South Phoenix. GGPA charter school offers private school...

Submitted by George Charles III “Vision without faith creates an identity crisis.” What started out as a conversation among members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the talking point to a reality of a vision seen through eyes of one who believed what seemed impossible...