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J. Cole at Summer Ends Music Festival 2015 in Tempe – Photo Slideshow

Tempe Beach Park became Forest Hills Drive on September 26 when hip-hop superstar J. Cole headlined at the Summer Ends Music Festival! Photographer and huge J. Cole fan Joshua Goode captured the show with his lens and shared the best moments with PhxSoul.com! J. Cole LIVE at...

PhxSoul.com Networking Social at Stand Up Live – See Our Photos

PhxSoul.com would like to thank all of our guests who attended our Networking Social on July 2 at Stand Up Live in Phoenix. The Networking Social provided guests with opportunities to build relationships with each other while enjoying complimentary appetizers and drinks. Tremaine...

Dream Becomes Reality: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Now Runs through Phoenix

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...

Opinion: Which Side Are You On Rev. Maupin?

Submitted by Tia Oso Black Alliance for Just Immigration This week Fox 10 presented a purported “news” feature on law enforcement use of force featuring anchor Troy Hayden and self-proclaimed civil rights activist Jarrett Maupin (see the news report below). This shameless media...

Opinion: Latest Incidences of Brutality Prove that the Police and Citizens Need to Make Cultural Changes

Submitted by Brian Manley, Phoenix Resident Every single cop is racist. Every.Single.One. That just sounds dumb. I could go no further than the very next sentence to address that statement because it sits in the outer orbit of the most unreasonably absurd opening sentences I...

The Results Are In: the Democratic Party Can’t Win in Arizona Without the Black Vote

Opinion written by Tia Oso Results are in from the 2014 polls and Arizona’s state cabinet, Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction were all swept by Republican candidates. Notably, several Democrats were successful in holding on to...

How to Survive as a Black Person in the Phoenix Area

It’s been well-documented that I’m a native of Phoenix and I’m proud to live here. I believe the Phoenix area has the potential to be a great home for African Americans but I’ve been seeing a trend that has troubled me for quite some time. I can’t...

Laurence Fishburne Talks ‘Black-ish,’ Family, Honesty & Culture: PhxSoul.com’s Exclusive Interview

Submitted by DaVaun Sanders Earlier this week, PhxSoul.com writer DaVaun Sanders talked with award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne about ABC’s new, highly anticipated television comedy black-ish. Fishburne plays Pops Johnson on the show. Black-ish debuts on September 24 at...

August 1 ICoN/PhxSoul.com Happy Hour Mixer in Phoenix Was the Business! See Our Photos!

On August 1, Intra-Company Networking (ICoN) Group hosted a Happy Hour Mixer with PhxSoul.com as the Special Guest. The event which was held Seay’s Place, 3121 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix, was well-attended. PhxSoul.com owner Tremaine Jasper took advantage of the opportunity to do...