Celebrating Black Stories in Phoenix
At Visit Phoenix, we celebrate Black stories year-round and, as part of Black History Month, we'd like you to meet some of the Black movers, shakers and tastemakers who have enriched Phoenix as…
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Tag: Black Stories
Black-Owned Businesses in Phoenix
Visit Phoenix Supports Social Justice and Equality. Read Our Statement Here. Some of Phoenix's most iconic businesses are Black-owned, and have been ingrained in the city's fabric for decades. Take…
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Juneteenth Events in Phoenix
It is said that the first Juneteenth may have occurred in 1911 after Black leader Booker T. Washington visited Arizona and gave a speech at Eastlake Park in Phoenix. Since then, Juneteenth has come to…
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Phoenix Faces & Places: The Nash
When you think of major jazz destinations in the country, Phoenix may not be an obvious choice. But look for the neon glow emanating from a modern-style building on the corner of First and Roosevelt…
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Cutino’s Sauce Co.
This local hot sauce is spicing up the Phoenix food scene. Here's where to eat it and take home your own…
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Phoenix Faces & Places: Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe
Fried chicken, pork chops and oxtails might not change the world, but they’ve been part of the winning recipe for Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe in downtown Phoenix for nearly six decades. When…
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Phoenix Faces & Places: Black Theatre Troupe
If Phoenix’s Black Theatre Troupe were given a Broadway show poster, it might read “the little theatre troupe that could.” Operating steadfastly for the past 51 years, Black Theatre Troupe (BTT) has…
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Faces & Places: Chip Mulala, Huss Brewing Company
Forget the phrase "liquid courage." For Chip Mulala, craft beer from Arizona is filled with inspiration and a sense of place. As the self-proclaimed Minister of Craft Beer, he jokes that he’s been…
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Take A Tour of Phoenix's Black History Month Mural Project
As part of Black History Month 2021, nearly 30 walls in downtown Phoenix received meaningful makeovers. For each day in February, a mural celebrating Black heroes, icons, activists, athletes…
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Where To Shop Black-Owned Fashion Businesses in Phoenix
The conscious effort made to support small businesses by shopping local was our favorite thing about 2020. Last year was a challenging one for everyone, especially Black business owners. And, with the…
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