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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. Pre-Register today.
For more information, please contact Dr. Aris Mosier at aristotle.mosier@phoenixcollege.edu.
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Bear Talk with Dean Wilbert Nelson
STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION SERIES
Tue, Feb. 25 | 11 am | Student Union Bear's Den
Meet Phoenix College's longtime Dean of Arts & Sciences, Wilbert Nelson. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join Nelson, who'll share his journey, experiences, and perspectives with the audience. Pre-registration is not required.
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.
Black Heritage Month Kickoff
CULTURAL CELEBRATION
Tues, Feb. 4 | 12 pm - 1 pm | Sophomore Square
Kickstart February by enjoying exciting rhythms and tastes. You'll be impressed by the performance art of Jumoké Farrow, an educator and therapist whose wide-ranging talents are known on the Phoenix stage, and art scene.
Phoenix College students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop by Sophomore Square, adjacent to the Student Union and Hannelly Center. Enjoy refreshments while taking in the drumming skills of local percussionists. Meet representatives from student organizations.
Pre-registration is not required.
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!
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.
Conversation with Spike Lee,
Filmmaker, Author & Actor
DELIVERING DEMOCRACY 2025 at PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF RACE & DEMOCRACY
Sat, Mar. 1 | 3 pm - 4:30 pm
Lois Brown, Director of The Center for the Study of Race and Democracy (CSRD) at ASU, will be in conversation with Spike Lee, Filmmaker, Author and Actor, whose storytelling and artistic achievements have shaped contemporary discussions around race, culture, and politics.
Registration for free admission required; a waitlist has been established.
As of 1/31/25, Paid tickets remain available for sale.
For more information and questions, contact the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at csrd@asu.edu. Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church is located at 1401 E. Jefferson St, 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.
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.
Where do we go from here?
Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?
LITERARY DISCUSSION HOSTED BY AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY BOOK CLUB
Wed, Feb. 26 | 5 pm | Virtual via Zoom
Accomplished educator Dr. Felicia Durden will lead a session featuring the book Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Find a copy of the book at your local bookstore, or library, and join the discussion. You'll leave equipped with actionable strategies to manifest your goals, embrace your unique strengths, and create meaningful change in your personal and professional lives.
Pre-registration required: email museum@tempe.gov to indicate your interest. A attendance link will be forwarded to you.
Unlocking Your Internal Freedom
Unlocking Your Internal Freedom
INSPIRATIONAL EVENT
Tues, Feb. 25 | 5:30 - 7 pm | Tempe EnVIsion Center, Room SC 113
Join a dynamic and interactive experience designed to help women step into their full potential. Facilitated by Malaun Rice, a seasoned transformational life coach, this workshop combines practical tools, guided exercises, and inspiring discussions to help participants break through limiting beliefs, align with their true purpose, and cultivate unshakable confidence.
You'll leave the session equipped with actionable strategies to manifest your goals, embrace your unique strengths, and create meaningful change in your personal and professional lives. Pre-registration required. The EnVision Center is located at 1310 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe.
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.
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.
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.
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.