Community Events

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 2025 festivals, parades and other celebrations in the Phoenix area that will recognize...

R.B.G Youth Leaders Initiative — Hosted by Our Black Fathers Committee (OBFC) Program Summary: A 12-week rites of passage designed to empower the youth through principles of resilience, knowledge of self, unity, leadership, and community responsibility. This program is rooted in...

Arizona West Valley Alumnae Chapter presents DST – AZ West Valley presents Surviving the Stop December 21 at 10:00 a.m. NEW LOCATION Start Center 5405 N. 99th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85305 The AZ West Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is introducing an interactive...

Lasgidi Cafe presents Habari Gani – It’s a Kwanzaa Celebration December 28 at 11am Afrisoul Marketplace 1145 E Washington St. Phoenix, AZ Habari Gani- It’s a Kwanzaa Celebration! Join Lasgidi Cafe on Saturday, December 28, from 11 AM to 3 PM at AfriSoul...

New Year, Get a New Career & Higher Salary Workshop December 30 at 1pm MST The Studios: 59 East 1st Street Mesa, AZ 85201 Room: The Forum Event Cost/Ticket Price: $295 The New Year, Get a New Career & Higher Salary Workshop is for professionals who: Are tired of being...

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...

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...

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,...

Dozens of community residents gathered together on Monday, Feb. 20 at the Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 to discuss the impact that South Phoenix has had on the entire Valley of the Sun over the last century. What a fitting place to break bread and talk about some of...

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...

(Phoenix, AZ, USA) – Mayor Kate Gallego and members of city council today unanimously approved Juneteenth as a City of Phoenix holiday, in honor and acknowledgement of the history and experiences of African Americans in this country. Juneteenth references June 19, 1865, the day...

In an effort to connect with Arizona voters just before the 2020 General Election, Democratic Vice President candidate Kamala Harris visited with Tucson and Phoenix-area residents on October 28. Harris hosted an outdoor rally at Pima Community College West in Tucson where...

Submitted by Tremaine Jasper Owner/Managing Editor, PhxSoul.com In a time when the ugliness of racism and police brutality dominates the headlines, the January 15 ceremonial dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in South Phoenix was a beautiful reminder that people...