Join us Thursday April 18 as we join together to talk about how we can take care of ourselves- for us and each other! This is a safe space to explore what self care looks like to our communities, how to start your journey and how to stay accountable for our own self care.

Join us virtually and in person at 6 PM MST. In person location to be announced. Register for our virtual workshop here. Register for the inperson workshop here

The links to register for this event are in our bio. See you there!

The space is meant to hold space for abolitionist workers, community organizers, and social justice producers to give them a space to process, grieve, and have communal self care where black and brown voices are amplified.Coloring books are offered in the event to provide an activity while listening in.

Our next coffee meet up will be at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore at 906 W Roosevelt St, PHX on the third Wednesday of the month from 3 PM to 5 PM. As always, we're buying the first 7 people that show their choice of coffee and baked good from the lovely Palabras coffee bar. To register to join virtually, click here.

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE, Virtual Registration here

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE, Virtual Registration here

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE, Virtual Registration here

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

Visions of Access: 1st Annual Southwest

Disabled Art Showcase

black phoenix organizing collective, Black Political Cultivation AZ, and Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro are hosting a showcase event to highlight Black Disabled artists creating and sharing work that represents their experience of Black disabled history and identity. Artists will be displaying or performing art pieces, as community members are welcomed to learn about and enjoy these visions and stories.

Mexican food and refreshments will be provided. At the end of the event, guests will also be invited to join a free guided tour of the Twin Flames: The George Floyd Uprising from Minneapolis to Phoenix exhibit at ASU Art Museum which features the protest art of the hosting organizers.

RSVP now

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Are you an artist/performer - experienced or new - interested in being featured during this showcase? There is limited space for artists, so please reach out to Dee at dee@blackphxoc.org or DM on Instagram:

@blackphxoc by Friday March 15th!

Date: Friday, March 29th 2:00PM-4:00PM

Location: ASU Tempe - West Hall 1000 Cady Mall, Tempe, AZ

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

The space is meant to hold space for abolitionist workers, community organizers, and social justice producers to give them a space to process, grieve, and have communal self care where black and brown voices are amplified. Coloring books are offered in the event to provide an activity while listening in.

Our next coffee meet up will be at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore at 906 W Roosevelt St, PHX. As always, we're buying the first 7 people that show their choice of coffee and baked good from the lovely Palabras coffee bar. To register to join virtually, click here.

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

Have you been to a protest? Have you WANTED to, but haven’t been sure where to start or how to do so safely? Are you the one in your circle of friends organizing others to attend social justice functions? Or are you a full blown organizer in your community?

Come together EVERY MONDAY with like minded folx to heal through conversation and meditation- in person or virtually! We invite you to come a connect with other comrades in a space that’s by black folx, for black folx.

MASKS REQUIRED FOR IN - PERSON ATTENDANCE

Hosted at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore

906 W Roosevelt St, PHX, AZ

BlackNetAZ: Arizona’s Black Resource
Network, of which Black Political Cultivation AZ is a founding partner, is excited to host our first event of 2024: Black History Month Kickoff Mixer and Workshop on February 1st
from 12:30pm to 6:00pm.
What is BlackNetAZ? The network is a diverse coalition of dedicated Black-led and Black-serving organizations and leaders committed to the advancement and strategic cooperation of the Black community. BlackNet AZ stands as a pivotal resource hub for community leaders, organizers, directors, and entrepreneurs across Arizona. Our primary objective is to facilitate collaboration, foster empowerment, and build cross-sectional power within the Black community.
Through our work, we strive to create robust ecosystems that provide meaningful support and opportunities for growth, as we aim to amplify voices, provide resources, and create lasting change.
We know that Black history is being made by our community on a daily basis, and the network is the space where we will grow even stronger through connection. This event is a fantastic opportunity to get engaged with us to share and learn about the abundant resources our community has to offer one another.
Space is limited for this kickoff, and free lunch will be provided based on RSVP. Location is in Central Phoenix and address will be provided after signing up.
Learn more about the network, and sign up now at here. We have an assessment survey available so we can learn what resources you have, and that you need.

The space is meant to hold space for abolitionist workers, community organizers, and social justice producers to give them a space to process, grieve, and have communal self care where black and brown voices are amplified.Coloring books are offered in the event to provide an activity while listening in.

Our next coffee meet up will be at Palabras Bilingual Bookstore at 906 W Roosevelt St, PHX on January 31st from 3 PM to 5 PM. As always, we're buying the first 7 people that show their choice of coffee and baked good from the lovely Palabras coffee bar. To register to join virtually, click here.

Come Join us Thursday November 9th from 1:30- 3:00 PM at Palabras Book Store as we meet once again to chat in safety and amongst peers. We’re buying the first 7 people coffee and a lovely baked good before we settle in and that Self Care. We’ll be continuing our conversation about setting intentions and addressing Self Talk.

CALL 4 VENDORS❗ If you're disabled, d/Deaf, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and/or mad and you create art, make crafts, and sell anything we are hosting a vendor market for you. Too often disabled creators and artists are left out and forgotten or not accomodated for. We want to change that. This will be a COVID-safe space and masked event. Please apply at the link in our bio if you would like to vend at the event and we will be choosing vendors in the coming weeks. Black artists/makers will be prioritized, as well as indigenous artists and other people of color.

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A pink square with red trim
Top left in white cloud shaped text reads DIS MARKET. Left center in black text reads Friday September 29th
6pm-9pm Palabras Bookstore
Right center is a red cloud shape with lavender trim inside is white text that reads Call for Vendors! Bottom left is a red cloud shape with lavender tr and white text that reads Event to boost disabled, neurodivergent, mad, chronically ill artists, makers,and creators. Bottom right in black text Application in bio

Join us Wednesday September 20 as we join together to talk about how we can take care of ourselves- for us and each other! This is a safe space to explore what self care looks like to our communities, how to start your journey and how to stay accountable for our own self care.

Wednesday September 20

6-7 PM

Virtual

Register here

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Join us September 11th at 6 pm to get started with your volunteer experience at BPOC! Volunteering with us will give you the opportunity to enhance the skills you already have or the resources to learn a new one. Join in virtually for more information.

Register here!

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Join Dee for this regular coffee meetup every other Wednesday for Black community members to meet new people and make new connections! These in-person events are held at different coffee shops around phoenix, so check back in to see where we’re at or contact Dee at dee@blackphxoc.org for more info.

Dark Hall Coffee

2243 N 12thst phoenix az

Movement Marketplace is a place for Black/Brown/Indigenous Folx to come together and share, update, and collaborate with fellow organizers. If you're already an organizer or even just have an interest in being involved in your community come through to this healing, uplifting space!

Saturday August 26 from 4-6 pm

We ask that you please wear a mask to protect yourself and others who may be at the event and may need extra protection.

Sign up here
Contact us at DeAnna dford@bpcaz.org or Dee dee@blackphxoc.org

Join Malcom as we hold space for community members to express your thoughts and feelings on a particular topic impacting yourself or your community. Let us gather together to take a positive, solution-based approach as we support each other in holding space for our collective issues!

Register for the virtual session here

RSVP for the in-person Session here

Both Sessions are held at the same time.

Saturday Aug 12, 2023

11 AM - 1 PM

Afrisoul Education Center

1145 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Image description: on a pale, yellow background two people stand close, sharing a secret. a lime green speech bubble that takes up most of the image in pink, all capital letters, outlined in deep red reads "collective healing through conversation, a venting session". Below that separated by thin, dark blue lines dividers read the location, date and time of the event

Join Malcom as we hold space for community members to expressing your thoughts and feelings on a particular topic impacting yourself or your community. Let us help take a positive, solution-based approach to ameliorating our issues!

Afrisoul Education Center

1145 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85034

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Join Dee for this regular coffee meetup every other Wednesday for Black community members to meet new people and make new connections! These in-person events are held at different coffee shops around phoenix, so check back in to see where or contact Dee at dee@blackphxoc.org for more info.

This week’s event is held at Palabras Coffee Shop

SAVE THE DATE!

Join BPOC and BLLM Phoenix Metro for a night of black and gold! Family fun by day, but come party with us in the evening!

Monday June 19th from 4 pm to 10 pm.

Location tbd

Join Dee for this regular coffee meetup every other Wednesday for Black community members to meet new people and make new connections! These in-person events are held at different coffee shops around phoenix, so check back in to see where or contact Dee at dee@blackphxoc.org for more info.

This week’s event is held at Palabras Coffee Shop

Join us as we celebrate families! Bring your parents, in whatever form they take, and come celebrate the love that makes y’all you!

Parent’s Day is an opportunity for community members to access mutual aid, education and resources. This is also an opportunity for BPOC and Empower Alliance to receive support for the #WhyIDidntCall and other campaigns from orgs collaborating on throwing this event. Each organization (Black Phoenix Organizing Collective, Desert Star Family Planning Institute, Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro, and Black Political Cultivation AZ) can communicate their orgs messages and share resources with community members. Children will have space for fun and activities and parents and families will receive resources on civic engagement and reproductive education.

Register now!

On Saturday, April 22, Chispa Arizona is hosting its third annual Earth Day Festival at El Reposo Park in South Phoenix. With music, food and activities for the whole family, Chispa Arizona aims to elevate and celebrate the fight for environmental justice in a vibrant and safe space.

Chispa Arizona believes the protection of Public Lands is vital to our environment’s health,  public health and the quality of life of our community. They recognize that as the original caretakers of this land, indigenous communities and voices should be centered and elevated in these efforts. Chispa Arizona’s Earth Day Festival 2023 will feature speakers who will talk about the efforts to preserve sacred public lands like the Great Bend of the Gila, the Grand Canyon and Oak Flat; lands that have long been protected by indigenous communities. Chispa Arizona hopes that those who attend the event leave inspired to also be caretakers and protectors of the land.

Chispa Arizona works to build the capacity of Latinx families to influence policy makers, and pressure polluters to protect communities’ rights to clean air and water, healthy neighborhoods and a safe climate for generations to come.

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Join Malcom as we sit down and dial up to promote some of our spring going-ons! We’ll be calling the community to promote events like Parent’s Day in the Park.

Contact malcom@blackphxoc.org for more information or to participate.