Arizona Informant
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Since 1971, the Arizona Informant has provided an important voice for the Black community throughout the state. The family owned and operated newspaper continues to capture the attention of the Black community and others. Published every Wednesday, the Arizona Informant Newspaper is the only African-American owned weekly newspaper in the state.
Arizona Informant
1d ago
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Growth in employment and income has increased for communities of color over the years, however starting a business is still a challenging task that requires a certain optimism, imagination, and perseverance. Ashley Kelly, vice president and senior business consultant for JPMorgan Chase in Arizona, assists entrepreneurs with their growth journey and spends time coaching them as a guide. If you’re looking to start your own business, Kelly shares some important and key initial steps to consider:
Know the business in and out. Whether you want to ..read more
Arizona Informant
1d ago
By Blair S. Walker
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA — When Jordan Wallace was a 5-year-old, his grandmother bought him a little, battery-powered Mercedes car. She may have regretted that move, because Wallace immediately hopped into his miniature whip and practically drove the wheels off it.
Convinced that Upper Marlboro, Maryland, had never produced a racer with his combination of awe inspiring speed and daring, Wallace began looking for pre pubescent butts to kick.
“I tried to race the girl down the street in her Barbie Corvette and she whupped me,” Wallace said, still incredulous 31 years later. “A ..read more
Arizona Informant
1w ago
Auxiliary members are poised for the upcoming season. front, from left: Paulette Wilson-Thompson; Heather Taylor; Shirley Cannon-Johnson; Beatrice Baker; Shanetta Grant; Tish Cross; Michelle Haywood; Ursula Hill; Delores Bolden; and Mary Patterson. back, from left: Linda Johnson; Mischelle Henry; Linda Webster; Tonjua Lee; and Alberta Watkins. front page: Baker (right), incoming president, and Henry, first vice president, are ready to get to work
According to the bylaws of the American Legion, “the purpose of the Auxiliary Unit is to support and advocate for vet ..read more
Arizona Informant
2w ago
By: D.L White
According to Psalm 90:10 “The days of our years are three-score years and Ten, and if by reason of strength they be four-score years, yet is there strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.”
All praise to the Most High, as the blessings from above continue to pour down on the iconic and legendary Emmy award-winning journalist, Author and civil rights stalwart Charlayne Hunter-Gault, who by strength and labor is working on that four-score plus.
The well traveled and seasoned Hunter-Gault, was the honored guest for the annual Delivering Democracy sym ..read more
Arizona Informant
3w ago
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 as a member of the House and then serving in the Senate for four two- year terms before moving on to Arizona Department of Education and now serving in the state’s Department of Economic Security.
More than 22 years ago – through a community collaboration that began ..read more