These Black-led organizations in Phoenix are creating opportunities for economic empowerment, community support, and leadership development. Here’s a curated list of verified organizations serving our community.
Black Chamber of Arizona
Category: Business, Economic Development, Community Support
Mission: Advocate for the growth, sustainability, and economic empowerment of Black-owned businesses across Arizona.
Website: blackchamberaz.com
Arizona Informant
Category: Black Media, Community News, Advocacy
Mission: Deliver news that uplifts, informs, and amplifies Black communities across Arizona through culturally-centered journalism.
Website: azinformant.com
Black Mothers Forum
Category: Family Advocacy, Education, Mental Health
Mission: Create safe and supportive learning environments for Black children and advocate for families through community-based solutions.
Website: blackmothersforums.com
Black African Coalition (ASU)
Category: Student Leadership, Higher Education, Advocacy
Mission: Support, unify, and advocate for Black students across Arizona State University while strengthening cultural awareness and student success.
Website: Black African Coalition
BASE Arizona
Category: Cultural Education, Youth Programs, Community Empowerment
Mission: Provide Afrocentric education, enrichment, and community programs rooted in Black history, culture, and identity.
Website: basearizona.org
African American Leadership Institute (AALI)
Category: Leadership Development, Professional Advancement
Mission: Equip Black professionals with leadership skills, networking, and civic engagement opportunities to strengthen community representation.
Arizona Center for African American Resources (AZCAAR)
Category: Community Resources, Education, Support Services
Mission: Provide resources, education, and culturally-rooted support services to strengthen Black families and communities in Arizona.
Website: acaraaz.org
Black Phoenix Organizing Collective (BPOC)
Category: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Activism
Mission: Build political education, provide community aid, and organize for liberation-centered change led by Black Arizonans.
Website: https://www.blackphxoc.org/
Black Women of Arizona
Category: Women’s Leadership, Community Support
Mission: Create supportive spaces and programs for Black women to connect, grow, and thrive socially, professionally, and emotionally.
Our Voice, Our Vote Arizona
Category: Civic Engagement, Voting Rights, Advocacy
Mission: Build Black political power by increasing voter engagement, civic education, and leadership participation across Arizona.
Website: https://www.ourvoiceourvote.us/
Arizona Coalition for Change (AZC4C)
Category: Community Advocacy, Leadership, Civic Power
Mission: Empower communities through civic engagement, leadership development, organizing, and policy-based change.
Website: azc4c.org
Arizona Commission of African American Affairs (AZCAAA)
Category: State Agency, Policy, Community Advocacy
Mission: Advocate for equitable public policy, strengthen community relationships, and address issues impacting Black Arizonans statewide.
Website: Official AZCAAA Page
Last updated: November 2025 — new submissions welcome!
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