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Black history: Arizona's first African American doctor
Dr. Winston Hackett was a pioneer in healthcare. He may have been born in Texas, but he is a part of Arizona's history. Dr. Hackett was the first African American doctor in the state. → Read More
Black Theatre Troupe has historic Arizona ties
The Black Theatre Troupe has been dazzling audiences since it was founded in the 1970s. It puts on musicals and plays throughout the year and the popular Black Nativity during the holidays. → Read More
Luke Air Force Base will help stage flyover for Super Bowl ceremonies
ABC15 went to Luke Air Force Base to see how they prepare for one of the biggest sporting events in the world. → Read More
Representing Black excellence on the volleyball court
Janelle Carter is the head coach of the mighty Amazons Volleyball. She is a ball of energy who pumps up her teams when they hit the court. → Read More
Native-owned businesses continue growing in Arizona, across the country
ABC15 went to Whiteriver, Arizona, to talk to a couple who left the Valley to bring their coffee business to their community. → Read More
Diwali festivals to be held in November in the Valley
It's known as the festival of lights. Bright colors, candles, and sweets help more than a billion people mark the Hindu festival of Diwali. → Read More
Improving mental health resources among Latinos
Information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website shows that 40.3% of Hispanic people experienced symptoms of depression, compared to 25.3% of white people. → Read More
Land reuse project to revitalize historic barrios near Phoenix airport
Green Valley, Eastlake Park, El Campito, Golden Gate, Cuatro Milpas, Ann Ott, and San Juan Bautista are some of the oldest established neighborhoods in Phoenix. → Read More
Migrant cotton workers helped shape Litchfield Park, Arizona
Before modern houses or businesses were built, Litchfield Park was filled with farmland and some of the first people to call it home were migrant workers from Goodyear Farms. → Read More
Secondhand shopping becoming increasingly popular
Secondhand shopping is becoming increasingly popular, whether it's to save money during crushing inflation or cut down on fast fashion and waste. → Read More
FBI warns romance scams are rising, losses near $1 billion
Romance scams are on the rise, according to the FBI. → Read More
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Arizona Game & Fish Department
As ABC15 continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re introducing one woman who didn't let anything stand in the way of living out her dream in the Arizona wilderness. → Read More
The origins of Hispanic Heritage Month
It’s all around Arizona. It’s in the names of our streets, parks, and cities. There's an undeniable influence of Hispanic and Latin culture in Arizona. → Read More
Community works to save historic Sacred Heart Church in Phoenix
Amid the roar of the planes flying overhead, Sacred Heart Church stands alone near 16th Street and Buckeye Road in Phoenix. It is all that is left of what was once the Golden Gate Barrio. → Read More
Arizona border communities still seeing spikes in COVID-19 cases
Arizona's border communities are still seeing major spikes of COVID-19 cases. Yuma County is a hotspot for a second time since the pandemic began. → Read More
Women in leadership positions urge younger generation to use their voice
One hundred years of progress with more to be made. → Read More
Women continue battling political barriers in Arizona
This week marks 100 years since American women received the right to vote. It was a hard-fought battle and while Arizona passed the vote overwhelmingly, thousands of women still couldn't cast their ballots. → Read More
Phoenix mural honoring Vanessa Guillen to be dedicated Saturday
A mural in south Phoenix will be dedicated in honor of slain U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen Saturday. → Read More
Patients, Mayo Clinic doctors form support group for young adults battling cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 60,000 adults between 20 to 39 years old are diagnosed with cancer every year across the United States. → Read More
Generation Z and the workforce: what do these young people want?
According to research, this group of roughly 61 million people will make up about 20 percent of the workforce in the next two years. → Read More