Organizations

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...

The Tempe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is now accepting applications for its 2025 Scholarship year! These applications are designed to support students with the financial need, community service dedication, and demonstrated leadership potential....

Black Excellence in Arizona was on full display at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale on December 7 when Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Delta Beta Omega chapter) and the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation hosted their annual Fashionetta extravaganza. Fashionetta is one...

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...

The BIPOC Arts Program at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission, is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 4th cohort of the BIPOC Arts program in Goodyear. Classes will be held in person and virtually....

Omega Community Foundation presents The Harlem Renaissance New Year’s Eve Party December 31 9PM to 1AM Renaissance Hotel at Westgate 9495 W. Entertainment Blvd Glendale, AZ 85305 Event Cost/Ticket Price: Early Bird $65 Vaughn Willis & Ear Candy plus DJ Biz International...

Academic Medical Consortium of Arizona presents Black Men in White Coats February 1, 2025 9 am to 3 pm A.T. Still University 5850 E. Still Circle Mesa, AZ 85206 In collaboration with UA College of Medicine (Phoenix and Tucson), Mayo Clinic, Creighton University, Midwestern...

The Girlfriend Culture Galentine’s Day Event: The First Date February 1 at 11 a.m. Culture Hub 735 Grand Ave Phoenix, AZ, 85007 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $100 Join us for The Girlfriend Culture Galentine’s Day celebration—a beautifully curated experience designed as the ultimate...

Uplifting musicals and powerful drama highlight the new 2024-2025 season (PHOENIX, Ariz) – Black Theatre Troupe announces its spectacular 2024-25 lineup, marking its 55th season! Black Theatre Troupe marks its return to Tempe Center for the Arts with the extraordinary musical,...

What a 15-year-old taught me about resilience and transformation When I became a mentor at New Pathways for Youth, I knew I wanted to make a difference, but I never imagined how much it would change my own life. My mentee, was 15 when we first met. She had big dreams of becoming...

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...

By Rev. Dr. Cathy Clardy Patterson for United for Democracy As African Americans, we live in the balance of this country’s promises: ‘government of, by, and for the people’ and ‘equal justice under law.’ We live in the precarious present, straddled between our history of absolute...

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...

Update: After the 2023 football season, B.J. Green entered the transfer portal and committed to the University of Colorado   EXCLUSIVE STORY One of the great aspects of being involved with the Phoenix Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is having the opportunity to...

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...

Let’s get some church up in here! If you’re wondering where are all of the black churches in Phoenix, please check out our list below. The most well-known Black churches (with Websites) in Phoenix are: Tanner Chapel AME Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church First Institutional...

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...

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...

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....