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Juneteenth 2025 Celebrations in the Phoenix Metro Area

Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It specifically celebrates the state of Texas announcing the abolishment of slavery in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863. But Juneteenth offers a time to come...

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation to Host National Celebration of Achievement Gala in Phoenix on July 3

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation proudly announces its first-ever Celebration of Achievement Gala, set to take place on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6-10 p.m., in Phoenix, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. This premier black-tie event will bring together distinguished guests,...

Pull Up to WestWorld of Scottsdale for the Arizona Black Rodeo on August 29-30 – Labor Day Weekend

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...

Experience the Charles Gaines: Numbers and Trees (Arizona Series) Now at Phoenix Art Museum until July 20

Experience the stunning “Numbers and Trees” exhibition by Charles Gaines, now at Phoenix Art Museum! This captivating exhibition debuts the complete series of the most recent body of work by renowned conceptual artist Charles Gaines. The monumental gridworks, each...

Electrify Expo in Glendale Shows Arizonans the Future Is Now for Electric Vehicles

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...

Looking for Great Soul Food in the Phoenix Area? Chew on this List of Restaurants

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...

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...

A Slave’s Story Exhibit Opens at African American Museum of Southern Arizona in Tucson

A Slave’s Story Exhibit opens October 17 at African American Museum Of Southern Arizona African American Museum Of Southern Arizona 1303 E University Blvd, Room 244, Tucson, Arizona 85719 A Slave’s Story Event telling the life of Sterling Arnwine and The Arnwine...
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