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A Ready Minded Youth Group Program & A Ready Minded Youth Foundation. Visit armygroup.org Now! The A Ready Minded Youth FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization that offers vocational education to youth and young adults 14-22. The A.R.M.Y. Foundation has restored the electives...

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...

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...

The Southern University Alumni Federation – Arizona Chapter (SUAF-AC) is proud to announce our Excel Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. In light of current federal funding uncertainties affecting HBCUs nationwide, securing additional financial support has never...

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 Arizona Jazz Festival which was originally scheduled to take place on March 21-23 at the West Valley Events Complex in Glendale is being rescheduled to November 7-9, 2025! According to the organizers of the Arizona Jazz Festival, many of the artists who were scheduled to...

Poetic Soul returns from its hiatus on Wednesday, April 2 at The Archwood at EastLake, 1401 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix. Poetic Soul welcomes ALL Poets; Singers; Emcees; Comedians, etc. Doors open at 6pm – the performance list will be made available for Sign-Ups at 7pm, until...

Celebrating over 60 years of unparalleled artistry, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater never fails to remind us of the power of dance to bring people together. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Mesa Arts Center on April 18-19 with new and classic works! These dancers...