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Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
FILM SCREENING
Tues, Feb. 18 | 11 am - 1:30 pm | Student Union, Room 117
Join Student Life & Leadership for Director Ahmir Thompson's first film—a critically acclaimed documentary that tells the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Though it was well-attended and featured headlining musicians of the '60s and today, it failed to receive the notoriety granted to its contemporary, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair.
Summer of Soul... combines historical and stock news footage with contemporary interviews, delivering insight into an important moment in American history. Phoenix College students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join. Free to attend; pre-registration required.
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Black History Legacy Luncheon
CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Wed, Feb. 26 | 11 am - 1 pm | Building F, Hacienda Conference Room
As Black History Month draws to a close, join an informal gathering celebrating African American culture, customs, history, and tradition. Enjoy food and entertainment.
Phoenix College students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to join. For more information, please contact Dr. Aris Mosier at aristotle.mosier@phoenixcollege.edu.
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Suggested Reading
Mon, Feb. 3 - Fri Feb. 28
During Library Hours
Fannin Library has curated a selection of books and media that honor the Black and African American experience. Learn more on the library page, and be sure to also stop by throughout February!
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Black History Month at Phoenix Children's Museum
ART & CULTURAL EXPLORATION
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Visit exhibits examining the contributions of influential Black and African people throughout history and the work of portrait artist Kehinde Wiley. Join Alma's Abstract Art to create your own watercolor in the style of Alma Woodsey Thomas, the respected African American artist and teacher.
Admission charged; check the Phoenix Children's Museum for rates and discounts. The museum is located at 215 N. 7th St, Phoenix.
Flow & Freedom
Flow & Freedom:
A Journey to Radical Joy, with A.J. Briggs
CULTURAL WORKSHOP
Tues, Feb. 4 | 5:30 - 7 pm | Tempe EnVision Center
This workshop centers on the idea that joy is a radical act of resistance for BIPOC individuals navigating systemic racism, internalized criticism, and its physical and emotional toll. Using movement and music as tools, participants will reconnect with their bodies, express themselves freely, and find moments of liberation in joy
Attend for free; pre-registration required. The Tempe EnVision Center is located at 1310 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe.
Black Legacy Project
Black Legacy Project
CULTURAL EVENT
Sat, Feb. 8 | 7:30 pm | Tempe History Museum, Community Room
Join a musical celebration of history and unity through the sounds of the Black Legacy Project, where music becomes a bridge for racial solidarity, equity, and belonging.
Attend for free. The Tempe History Museum is located at 809 E. Southern Ave, Tempe.
Re-Membering Black History with Kaari Aubrey
Re-Membering Black History with Kaari Aubrey
CULTURAL EVENT
Thurs, Feb. 13 | 12 - 2 pm | Mesa Community College, Room SC 113
Join a talk exploring the power of emotions and memory in understanding and honoring Black History. Through tools like music, visuals, vocabulary, historical postcards, and group discussion, participants will engage in activities that prompt reflection and creative thinking about social implications and emotional connections to Black History.
Attend for free. Pre-registration required. Mesa Community College is located at 1833 W. Southern Ave, Mesa.
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Can I Kick It?
CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Sat, Feb. 22 | 3 - 8 pm | Civic Space Park
Downtown Phoenix Inc. invites you to an exciting, community-centric event. Enjoy a free movie, and music scored live by DJ Duo Shaolin Jazz. A local shopping experience—the Buy Black Marketplace hosted by Archwood Exchange—dining options, and family-friendly activities will make the experience memorable!
Attend for free. Civic Space Park is located in central Phoenix, at 424 N. Central Ave.
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Centered.
A Storytelling Event
CULTURAL EVENT
Thurs, Feb. 27 | 6 - 9 pm | Desert Botanical Garden
Centered. is an annual celebration of the Black and African American community's profound influence on the arts. Enjoy an evening celebrating the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in shaping Black history and culture. Authentic, personal stories from HBCU alumni and students will be shared.
Tickets are $34.94 for adults, and $14.95 for students and youths. The Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix.
Delivering Democracy Community Resource Fair
Community Resource Fair
DELIVERING DEMOCRACY 2025 at PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH
Sat, Mar. 1 | 2 - 3 pm & 4:30 - 5:30 pm
The Resource Fair is open to all attendees before and after the Conversation with Spike Lee. Engage with organizations. Learn about their missions, and how their work advances democracy, the arts, education, mentoring, community health and wellness, justice and cultural awareness.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church is located at 1401 E. Jefferson St, Phoenix. Volunteers are being accepted for for the Fair.