Youth

Greeks, friends and family, please join the brothers of the Phoenix (AZ) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for the Kappa Kookout 2025 to be held in the Ruben Romero Ramada at the Tempe Kiwanis Park – 6111 S American Way, Tempe, AZ! Saturday, March 29...

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...

Saguaro & Skate This event is in partnership with Zoni Girls DATE: April 5, 6, 12 TIME: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 Daytime 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. $32.95 per adult, $16.95 per child, $94.95 Family 4 pack,...

Southern University Alumni Federation – AZ Chapter – 4th Annual “Jags on The Green” Golf Tournament Saturday, April 12 Registration at 6:30 AM Tee Time: 8:00 AM Oakwood Golf Course 9649 E. EJ Robson Blvd. Sun Lakes, AZ Event Cost/Ticket Price: Individual Golfer...

Gamma Mu Educational Services, Inc. will be hosting the 13th Annual Pathways to Excellence Golf Fundraising Tournament and 19th Hole Par-Tee Experience on Saturday, April 19 at Papago Golf Club, 5595 E. Karsten Way, Phoenix. Your sponsorships and support will directly enable...

Sun Valley Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Play it Forward – Pickleball Tournament April 19 9:00am-12:00pm Gilbert Regional Park 3005 E. Queen Creek Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85298 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $50.00 for spectator and $75.00 per player Get ready to show off...

Join Future Stars, Inc. for the 10th Annual Hands On STEM Fair at the Faye Gray Recreation Center (5745 S. 20th Street) from 10:00am – 2:00pm on April 26, 2025! This exciting event is perfect for all science enthusiasts, young and old. Get ready to explore the fascinating...

Glendale-Peoria Alumni Chapter (GPAC) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. presents 2nd Annual Maskuerade Casino Night Extravaganza May 3 6-10 PM Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W Thunderbird Rd. Peoria, AZ 85381 Event Cost/Ticket Price: $100 per Person Join the Glendale-Peoria...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Make sure you’re representing PhxSoul.com when you’re attending the community events all over the Valley of the Sun! Buy our new Juneteenth T-shirts at Merch.PhxSoul.com TODAY! We have clothing for adults and youth! We also plan to create T-shirts, hoodies and other...

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...

Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7858 S 35th Avenue, Laveen Village, hosted its grand opening on Thursday, March 30! The 34,000 square foot center is a brand-new addition to Cesar Chavez Park complete with a new fitness center, basketball court, gaming room, multipurpose room,...

By Eden Ashley Umble for PhxSoul.com Marvin Scott has the beatific air and warm smile of someone who loves what he does. As the Program & Community Engagement Director for Rosie’s House, he changes the lives of Phoenix kids through music. An undeniable bright spot in the...

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, Phoenix Chapter is pleased to announce a $15,000 award from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund, managed by the Microsoft Datacenter Community Development team. “We are grateful for KITABU and the My Kids Read West Valley program and...

Basketball Hall of famer George “Iceman” Gervin and his sister, Texas State Rep. Barbra D. Hawkins, are the founders of George Gervin Prep Academy (GGPA), a Kindergarten – 8th grade charter school in South Phoenix. GGPA charter school offers private school...

Submitted by George Charles III “Vision without faith creates an identity crisis.” What started out as a conversation among members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. became the talking point to a reality of a vision seen through eyes of one who believed what seemed impossible...

By Michelle Coro Ivy Leaf Reporter/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Celebrating the importance of education at the annual Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., scholarship luncheon, eight young women were handed certificates and access to more than $20,000 to cultivate their learning...