The State of Black Arizona

Honoring & Celebrating Juneteenth

❗COMMUNITY EVENT❗ This event is focused on heart health for Black women and coordinated by the local American Heart Association

Congrats to the 2024 AALI participants! Your dedication to leadership & community impact is inspiring. Big thanks to the African American Legacy Fund, @SWGas, & Community Foundation for Southern Arizona for their support! See you next year! #AALI2024 #SBAZ #Leadership

AALI c/o 2024 visited @apsFYI & @SRPconnect to: 💡 Learn about energy & water in AZ ⚡ Explore utility products & services 💧 Understand water issues & sustainability 📈 Discuss the impact on Black Arizonans Huge thanks to APS & SRP leaders for hosting! #AALI2024

Join Paradise Valley Community College virtually on Tues., Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. for a virtual training that aims to help end human trafficking and domestic violence. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and the meeting link, visit ow.ly/xBpX50ULqGR

AALI Recap - C/O 2024 visited the George Washington Carver Museum to: ✅ Learn about leaders, groups & ballot issues ✅ Explore advocacy at all levels ✅ Understand candidates running for office Thanks to the speakers & AZ Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta for hosting!

The AALI C/O 2024 had the opportunity to visit the Phoenix Police Academy and gain insights into public safety priorities & officer training. Special thanks to Nikki Hicks, the @@PhoenixPolice Community Affairs team, & the officers who made this experience possible! #PublicSafety

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who inspired the fight for justice, equity, and civil rights. His vision and unwavering commitment to equality remind us of the power of unity and community action. #MLKDay #KeepTheDreamAlive

🚨 AALI Session Recap 🚨 Class of 2024 explored: ✅ Data on Black Arizonans (economy, health, & more) ✅ SBAZ's mission ✅ Emotional Intelligence & equity in leadership Big thanks to Jacque Starks & May Mgbolu for their impactful expertise! #AALI2024 #Leadership

Registration is now open for Blueprint for Womanhood Leadership development program for African American girls ages 14 to 18. Parent orientation is January 25 at 10 AM. The program starts Feb 1. For more info and to register visit life-paradigms.com

It was an honor to attend, sponsor, and speak at the 26th Anniversary Pinnacle Awards Gala with the Black Chamber of AZ! Our CEO, Teniqua, shared key insights from the SBAZ Report, highlighting opportunities to elevate Arizona's Black business community #CommunityLeadership

Celebrate MLK Day at the George Washington Carver Museum! Explore rare exhibits: 📸 Countdown to Eternity by Benedict J. Fernandez 📸 Passage on the Underground Railroad by Stephen Marc 📅 Jan 20–31, Mon–Fri, 9 AM–2 PM 📍 415 E. Grand St, Phoenix, AZ 💸 $12 adults, $10 kids

Join the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership on Wed., Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. for a CivEx webinar on the Civic Language Perceptions Project: An Arizona Snapshot. Explore how Arizonans perceive civic language compared to national trends. Register here: ow.ly/Y9vf50UFwsF

Congratulations to the AALI Class of 2024 for their incredible dedication and growth! A special thank you to our sponsors for their support: @FrysFoodStores, @WellsFargo, @asufoundation, @jpmorgan, @mcccd, @SRPconnect, @SWGas, @gatewayaz and @DiamondCasinos.

SBAZ is tackling disparities in Black maternal & child health in AZ. Share your insights to help policymakers & providers improve outcomes: ➡️ow.ly/nSFA50UvvKp #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity

Celebrating the graduation ceremonies for SBAZ's AALI's Class of 2024! Over the past 10 weeks, these leaders have completed an intensive masterclass program. Let’s come together to celebrate their accomplishments & all who made this journey possible.

Thank you to for having me on the @AZBigMedia Podcast to talk about the important work we do through SBAZ – along with the essential role data plays in our work. Check it out ➡️ ow.ly/moRA50U4Nb3

The Black Chamber of Arizona, is excited to announce a new partnership with Wells Fargo announcing a $100,000 grant to support the growth of small businesses! Businesses interested in applying can submit their applications >> blackchamberaz.org/the-black-cham… Deadline is 5PM. on Nov. 6.