LATEST EVENTS

In the Balance Between History and Future – And Paving the Way Forward by fixing the U.S. Supreme Court

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...

Where Do Black People Live in the Phoenix Area?

A lot of out-of-towners have asked me about diversity and the best places to live in Phoenix. They basically want to know Where Do Black People Live in the Phoenix Area?! Some people want to know if the Valley of the Sun has an All-Black Neighborhood. The answer is No. Black...

Third-Annual HBCU All-Star Game at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Was a Slam Dunk

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...

Lush Cafe and Lounge Opens to a Packed House in Tempe on March 9

Hundreds of Arizona residents showed up and showed out for the Grand Opening of Lush Cafe and Lounge in Tempe on Saturday, March 9!  The evening featured LIVE performances by R&B star Bobby Valentino and Alexis Janae and her band!  Tables were completely sold out at the...

Behind the Mic: Unveiling the Soulful Voice of Caroline Barole from PROUD Tina

Chandler Center for the Arts recently conducted an insightful Q&A session with the extraordinary Caroline Borole, the talent behind PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner. This exclusive interview delves into Caroline’s passion for Tina Turner and sheds light on what...

Local Author DL White Publishes “Discovering the SAUNK in U!” Children’s Book

Just in time for the “Holiday Season” & New Year, the opportunity to encourage/build an early appreciation for reading, the author of the well-received “The Sensational Letter S” (2016), now comes this salute and celebration of youth – “Discovering the SAUNK in (U) You!” An...

Former ASU Defensive Lineman B.J. Green Grateful for Lessons He Learned as a Child from Colorado Coach Deion Sanders

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...

We Had a Time at the Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo 2023 at WestWorld of Scottsdale on Labor Day Weekend

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...

Black Churches Are Plentiful in the Phoenix Area

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...