Passing The Torch: Former State Senator, Son Share In Labor Of Love Legislative Conference
By D. L. White An often repeated cliché’ suggests: “The fruit does not fall far from the tree.” A sturdy and steady tree in the Phoenix community has been for- mer Arizona senator and legislator, the Hon. Leah Landrum Taylor. Landrum Taylor distinguished her- self with years of service in the Arizona State Legislature, beginning…
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Chronicling Carver
In a captivating tribute to resilience and trump over inequality, the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center premiered the “Carver High School: Alumni Oral…
Arizona Informant Founder Honored With Tribute On Historical Park Mural
Phoenix ,Az – The Metro Phoenix area is the focus of the country as they host the NCAA Men’sFinal Four Basketball Championship. As it has…
ALL ROADS LEAD TO AZ
The HBCU All-Star game, will take place Sunday, April 7th in Phoenix, at the prestigious Grand Canyon University Global Credit Union Arena, and featuring four…
Black Chamber of Arizona Names Dr. Velma Trayham as new CEO and President
Legacy and Vision of Robin Reed Continues PHOENIX, March 18, 2024 – The Black Chamber of Arizona has named Dr. Velma Trayham as its new…
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JPMorgan Chase’s Ashley Kelly discusses her career, finances and achieving success to mark Women’s History
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Building Black Generational Wealth: Tips from a J.P. Morgan Advisor
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3 Women Who Paved The Way
Golf is a simple game that is played on pristine grassy green acres of land with plenty of water, trees and sand. For some, being able to play the game was easy, all they needed to do was show up, pay and play. The journey was a little more difficult for women and even harder for…
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ASU Basketball Dons Black History Jerseys
During February, Arizona State University and the Sun Devil Campus Stores have honored Black History Month by offering exclusive jerseys worn by the Arizona State men’s and women’s basketball teams. The jerseys debuted in 2022, part of the Honoring Black Excellence movement, an initiative started by ASU brand partner, Adidas, to celebrate achievements of Black…
Black Triumphs In Golf World
The Arizona Republic published a piece titled, “How Black History Month Came To Be” on Sunday that was written by Amaris Encinas of USA Today. The article focused on the month long commemoration created to reflect on the past, acknowledge the continued struggle for racial justice and draw inspiration from the achievements of African Americans.…
44 Arizona Players Nominated for All-American Games
As many as 724 players were nominated for a chance to play in the 2024 McDonald’s All American Games on April 2, at Toyota Center in Houston. The top 24 girls and 24 boys were revealed Tuesday, Jan. 23, on ESPN’s NBA Today and announced across ESPN’s various social and digital platforms. Among those nominated…
Moving Arizona’s Economy Forward Landrum TaylorAppointed to IDA
Leah Landrum Taylor has been appointed by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to the Industrial Development Authority representing District 1 as an at large member. The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority has been serving Arizona more than 45 years in order to create and maintain jobs within Maricopa County. “I am truly grateful for…
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