The first time someone invited me to a Pijama Piyama show, I initially rolled my eyes so hard I saw my own Karenness, thinking, ‘Not another cumbia band in La Phoenikera,’ as if we were saturated with them. I went, and they didn’t put me to sleep. Instead, I immersed myself in a saucy mix […]

On November 15, we made our way to The Garden (a central Phoenix venue) to attend the private screening of Genesis of Empowerment, a film produced by the Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) and directed by Gina Mendez, the organization’s democracy director. According to ACE, through the power of their membership, they have registered a […]

It’s no secret that birria-ramen has mad buss status, slaps the street food scene, and is as hot as the scorching streets of La Phoenikera. And it’s fucking crazy ’cause even if it’s raining fire outside, this culinary lovechild, born from the succulent affair between Mexican birria and Japanese ramen, it’s still taking over people’s […]

By now, you probably realize that knowing your rights is imperative, even if you think “que ya la hiciste.” Community organizations—in crisis mode per yoosh—are working around the clock with their know-your-rights campaigns, and you can find some resources here. In conversation with local leaders and law practitioners, we found one right that gets practiced […]

The revolution will be televised.
 You will stay in your house,
 complacentOn your couch, 
eating Cheetos while it happens.
 You won’t be able to disconnect,
 to tune out.
 You’ll be distracted from the truth
 even if tangible.The revolution will be televised,
 and you’ll be lost between dabs and 2cs,
 reciting verses from a lagomorph
 lulling […]

The Sagrado is a lab-hub where all kinds of conversations and experimentation take place. It’s an organization dedicated to empowering the South Central community through Art, Culture, and Design. For decades, Sam Gomez, its executive director, has advocated for spaces where people from all backgrounds can share their humanity, learn about the land they inhabit, […]

The revolution will be televised.
 You will stay in your house,
 complacentOn your couch, 
eating Cheetos while it happens.
 You won’t be able to disconnect,
 to tune out.
 You’ll be distracted from the truth
 even if tangible.The revolution will be televised,
 and you’ll be lost between dabs and 2cs,
 reciting verses from a lagomorph
 lulling […]

La revolución será televisadate quedarás en tu casacomplaciente en el sillóncomiendo Cheetos mientras todo pasano podrás desconectartedesintonizartete distraerás ante la verdadaunque esté frente a tu ojos.La revolución será televisaday te perderás entre dabs y tucirepitiendo versos de un lagomorfoinventado para adormilarte.Mientras televisan la revolucióncomo desafío al intelectola traerán a tus piespor tik toktip topcropped topcrack […]

By now, you probably realize that knowing your rights is imperative, even if you think “que ya la hiciste.” Community organizations—in crisis mode per yoosh—are working around the clock with their know-your-rights campaigns, and you can find some resources here. In conversation with local leaders and law practitioners, we found one right that gets practiced […]

On December’s First Friday, the Phoenix Art Museum is hosting “After Hours,” a multidisciplinary event showcasing music, visual art, performance, food, and opportunities to create art. We visited one of its featured artists to get to know her vibe a bit. Here’s what she had to say. La Phoenikera (LP): What’s your full name? Noemi: […]

On November 15, we made our way to The Garden (a central Phoenix venue) to attend the private screening of Genesis of Empowerment, a film produced by the Arizona Center for Empowerment (ACE) and directed by Gina Mendez, the organization’s democracy director. According to ACE, through the power of their membership, they have registered a […]

Que no es un genocidio. Que Israel no sabía qué pasaba con Hamas y sus intenciones antes del 7 de octubre. Los impuestos que todos pagan y que se prioriza para ellos puedan jactarse de tener la mejor inteligencia del mundo y el ejército más fuerte del Medio Oriente. Pero resulta que después de enfrentamientos, […]

The first time someone invited me to a Pijama Piyama show, I initially rolled my eyes so hard I saw my own Karenness, thinking, ‘Not another cumbia band in La Phoenikera,’ as if we were saturated with them. I went, and they didn’t put me to sleep. Instead, I immersed myself in a saucy mix […]