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  • Juneteenth 2026 in Arizona: Festivals, Celebrations and Community Events Across the State June 1, 2026
    Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates Black freedom, resilience, culture and community. Across Arizona, communities are marking the holiday with festivals, educational programs, business celebrations, music, food and family-friendly events. Whether you're looking for a large community festival, a cultural experience or an opportunity to support Black-owned businesses, here […]
    Kat Meyer
  • Regarding the Future of the Heart & Soil People’s Garden June 1, 2026
    Over the past several years, Local First Arizona has had the opportunity to provide space for Nika Forte and ABC Mobile Education Center to build programming, community connections, and educational opportunities at the garden. We are grateful for the energy, expertise, and dedication that Nika has contributed to the space and to the broader conversation […]
    Lori Cothrun
  • The Best Local Arizona Gift Ideas for Fathers Day: 2026 Edition June 1, 2026
    The Best Arizona Gifts for Fathers Day 2026 Shopping locally for Father's Day supports Arizona’s regional makers, independent artists, and homegrown businesses. Excellent local gift ideas from Northern, Central, and Southern Arizona.
    Kat Meyer
  • What Does It Mean to Be Local? June 1, 2026
    People often think being local means shopping local, eating local or attending local events. Those things matter. But being local is bigger than that. It's creating opportunities for entrepreneurs. It's investing in locally owned businesses. It's strengthening food systems, supporting workforce development and helping communities access the resources they need to thrive. At its heart, […]
    Kat Meyer
  • I SPEAK AZ LLC: empoderando la confianza a través del idioma, la comunidad y el crecimiento empresarial May 28, 2026
    I SPEAK AZ LLC: empoderando la confianza a través del idioma, la comunidad y el crecimiento empresarial En un mundo donde el idioma puede ser una barrera o una puerta de oportunidad, una mujer vio la posibilidad de transformar vidas a través de la comunicación. Lo que comenzó como una pasión por ayudar a otros […]
    Paul Zapata