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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...

Here Comes the Jazz … Great Live Spots in the Phoenix Area

We love going to live music venues in the Phoenix area and since jazz has a special place in our hearts, we are sharing our recommended spots with you! The Nash 110 E. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ Amazing jazz venue in the downtown Phoenix area. National and local jazz artists...

Looking for Great Soul Food in the Phoenix Area? Chew on this List of Restaurants

As you know, “Soul Food,” is our staple! Neckbones, chitlins, catfish, pickled pig feet, fried chicken, etc. have fed generations of Black people. You may (or may not) be surprised to know that the Valley of the Sun has done an admirable job of continuing the...

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...

Hip-Hop, R&B, SOULful Nightclubs in the Phoenix Area

Looking for Hip-Hop, R&B, SOULful Nightclubs in the Phoenix Area? Here’s a list of recommended spots in the Valley of the Sun for the younger and mature crowds: 11:11 Nightclub4280 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Unit 100Scottsdale, AZPhone (480) 213-9500Scottsdale has reloaded...

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...