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Arizona’s first African American mayor, former Chandler Mayor Coy Payne, has died

December 20, 2019 admin

Former Chandler Mayor Coy Payne, the first African American mayor in Chandler and in Arizona, has died. He was 90. Payne died on Sunday, according to a Facebook post from a family member announcing his death. He served on the Chandler City Council from 1982 to 1990 and as mayor from 1990 to 1994. A longtime Chandler resident and community activist, Payne helped create the city’s housing authority and oversaw the expansion of parks and recreation programs. He was known for his roles as a consensus-builder and facilitator and helped…

Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP

December 18, 2019 admin

Proverbs: 29: 18 guides us to understand that without a vision, we will not flourish. The guiding vision for the Maricopa County Branch of the NAACP has been to focus on inclusivity, foster a continued commitment to nurture the next generation of leaders -“Next-Gen,” and to form coalitions for progress. Where evolution resides, stagnation cannot thrive. To support this ideology, we have to change the way we think about change. We have continued to contribute to the legacy created by local civil rights pioneers and trailblazers by forging a path…

Phoenix Parks and Recreation

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 admin

Sports Phoenix Parks and Recreation offers a variety of sports programs for all ages and levels. Youth sports programs are a great way to introduce kids to concepts of teamwork, fair play and sports fundamentals. City athletic fields and facilities host thousands of amateur athletes annually.

ARIZONA SPORTS LEAGUE

December 18, 2019 admin

Arizona Sports League is Arizona’s largest provider of recreational sports leagues & premier social events in the phoenix metropolitan area. With thousands of annual participants, AZ Sports League has become the place to meet and compete in various sports and activities all over the valley. We’ve become the largest because we offer high quality leagues at low cost. Our focus is not on being the largest, but being the best. Yet through our commitment to providing excellent leagues and activities we have grown to the largest.

Joey Yellen

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 admin

Arizona State football made it through one season with three true freshman quarterbacks, but the seemingly inevitable happened Monday. Joey Yellen, who started and played well against USC, announced he is transferring. “Arizona State is a special place with great people,” Yellen wrote in a social-media post. “I will leave with nothing but love for this program.” Joey Yellen@JoeyYellen Thank you Sun Devil Nation! 797 10:24 AM – Dec 16, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 189 people are talking about this Yellen backed up Jayden Daniels during a 7-5…

DéLa Preme

December 18, 2019 admin

DéLa Preme DéLa Preme has an energy level that’s as infectious in the studio as on the stage. Born and raised in Glendale, the former battle rapper, born Marc Stewart, climbed the ranks of the underground circuits with his ability to hit his opponent with quick-witted lyrical jabs. Ironically, it was an unexpected loss that inspired him to take music seriously.

Mouse Powell

December 18, 2019 admin

What makes an artist influential? It’s one of the greatest debates in Arizona hip-hop. Many believe that having the most streams or playing a lot of events means you’re garnering influence, while others think it comes down to the potential of raw talent manifesting itself and spreading to peers through community-based efforts. Either way, over the last several years the Phoenix hip-hop scene has taken things to the next level, with everything from city-sponsored festivals to artists like Futuristic and Ali Tomineek making their mark on national TV. Those are…

Jalopy Bungus (20 Pounds)

December 18, 2019 admin

Jalopy Bungus (20 Pounds) With cadence and flow that could be compared to Tyler, the Creator, Jalopy Bungus hit the scene with strong bars and stage shows that had his name flying out the mouths of his peers and fans alike. Simplistic but strong songs like “Rushmore” and “$ouL Pt. 2,” did a great job introducing Jalopy’s grimy, underground sound to the local community. The stars are aligned for Jalopy to make a lot of noise in 2018.

DPS: Scottsdale police motorcycle officer involved in crash on Loop 101

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 admin

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A crash involving a Scottsdale police motorcycle officer has closed the northbound lanes of the Loop 101 at Chaparral Road in Scottsdale. “The Scottsdale officer was conducting a traffic stop on a black Infinity passenger car when the driver of a green Ford pickup truck drove left into the median and struck the patrol motorcycle; pinning it and the Scottsdale Police officer against the concrete median wall. The Ford pickup truck also struck the black Infinity,” stated Raul Garcia of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

BUY BLACK MARKETPLACE CELEBRATES ONE YEAR IN PHOENIX

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 admin

A Buy Black Marketplace Anniversary event took place on Saturday at The George Washington Carver Center in downtown Phoenix. The event featured a range of black owned businesses offering a variety of products and services. PHOENIX – If you haven’t heard, the streets of Phoenix are buzzing about the monthly Buy Black Market hosted by Archwood Exchange. Over the last year, the Buy Black Marketplace has fostered a greater sense of community while bringing businesses and consumers together to circulate our dollars and create the kind of economic foundation…