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Mill Avenue improving image, maintaining respect for …

3/2/2023
Tempe’s famed Mill Avenue has provided countless late nights for Arizona State University students and a number of local business owners a place to reside, but changes are brewing for the area’s reputation in coming months.

Historical League welcomes 2023 Arizona Historymakers

2/27/2023
The Historical League has announced its list of 2023 Arizona Historymakers, a recognition that honors local leaders who have made invaluable contributions to the state and accomplished impressive feats in a variety of areas. 

Students invited to learn more about Mesa’s history

2/27/2023
To encourage young students to learn more about their city’s past, the Mesa Historic Preservation Board is sponsoring a historical essay and visual arts contest. The historical essay …

History of Lost Dutchman Days in Apache Junction

2/21/2023
In 2023 we celebrate 59 years of Lost Dutchman Days A look through the archives of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent and its predecessor the Apache Sentinel, finds the following about Lost Dutchman Days, from its beginning on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1965, as a one-day event

Economic empowerment event planned during Black …

2/16/2023
Celebrating the Black leaders who have made a difference and inspiring the next generation of women visionaries and entrepreneurs, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy will host a “Female Role …

Tempe Public Library accepting submissions for …

2/15/2023
Do you have a special talent that you want to show off? The Tempe Public Library is ready to give local performers a way to showcase their talents with the first-ever Tempe’s Got Talent Show. 

Concert lays down black history roots in Peoria

2/10/2023
The Multicultural Music Festival & Black History Celebration is gearing up for its 25th anniversary, Feb. 11.

Central Arizona College to host poetry contest

2/8/2023
Each year, the Central Arizona College Learning Support Department holds a poetry contest in celebration of the contributions of African Americans. This year the theme for the Black History Poetry …

How Scottsdale continues to be ‘The West’s Most …

2/8/2023
Since 1951, Scottsdale celebrates its Western heritage every year with the Parada del Sol parade and festival. Joan Fudala, who is an author and local historian who spoke at a presentation during …

Tempe History Museum shines light on history, culture …

2/8/2023
Tempe History Museum looks to extend the run time of its featured exhibit, “Guadalupe: Where Three Cultures Flourish,” which delves into the town of Guadalupe and was created in partnership with the Guadalupe Historical Society and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Authentic drum circle in Glendale for Black History …

2/3/2023
Play an authentic African djembe and dundun drum, learn an African welcome song, and dance using lapas at an upcoming African Djembe Drum Circle.

Glendale gathering to celebrate Black culture, …

2/1/2023
More than 30 vendors from Black-owned businesses are expected to celebrate Black History Month at the Vendors Extravaganza in Glendale.