1. Tucson is the largest city in southern Arizona, the second largest in the state after Phoenix. It is also the largest city in the area of the Gadsden Purchase.
   
   
2. At the end of the first decade of the 21st century, downtown Tucson is undergoing a revitalization effort by city planners and the business community.
   
   
3. Tucson has hot summers and temperate winters. However, Tucson is almost always cooler and wetter than Phoenix because of its higher elevation.
   
   
4. Much of Tucson's economic development has been centered on the development of the University of Arizona, which is currently the second largest employer in the city. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, located on the southeastern edge of the city, also provides many jobs for Tucson residents.
   
   
5. Every October for the past 30 years, Tucson Meet Yourself has presented the faces of Tucson's many ethnic groups. For one weekend, dancing, singing, artwork, and food from more than 30 different ethnicities are featured in the downtown area.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

68.8%

4.4%

2.8%

2.7%

39.5%

Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.

A small percentage of the businesses listed on BlackCityInfo.com may not necessarily be black owned and operated but have received favorable reviews from users who have visited the establishment, or from the owners themselves who warmly seek out African American patronage.

BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. Dezign-n-Fades -   2618 West 1st Ave. - Tucson, Az 85719 - (520) 882-4226
   
   
2. Exclusive Touch -   6009 East 22nd Street - Tucson, Az 85711 - (520) 745-0932
   
   
3. Posses Styling Emporium -   Stylist Cellisa Johnson
   3266 East Speedway Blvd. - Tucson, Az - (520) 882-5004 - (visit website)
   
   
4. Remilaku's Natural Beauty -   6009 East 22nd Street - Tucson, Az 85706 - (520) 573-3483
   
   

DINING - CATERING

1. Tipp's BBQ & Soul Food Restaurant -   1336 North Scottsdale Road, - Tucson, AZ 85757 (480) 946-7775 - (visit website)
   
   
2. Zemam's -   2731 East Broadway Boulevard, - Tucson, AZ 85716-5307 - (520) 323-9928
   
   

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CHURCHES

1. Friendship Baptist Church -   850 North 11th Ave. - Tucson Az. 85705 - (520) 622-2690
   
   
2. Grace Temple Baptist Church -   1019 E. 31st Street - Tucson Az. 85713 - (520) 622-8126
   
   
3. Mount Olive Church of G.I.C. -   403 East Lee Street - Tucson Az. 85705 - (520) 884-7929
   
   
4. Open Hands Ministry -  2448 South Harrison Road,Tucson, Arizona 85748 (520) 733-3035
   
   
5. Prince Chapel Ame Church -   602 S Stone Ave - Tucson Az. 85701-2310 - (520) 624-2871
   
   
6. Rising Star MBC -   2800 E. 36th Street - Tucson Az. 85713 - (520) 791-3068
   
   
7. Southside Church of Christ -   2503 East 36th Street - Tucson Az. 85713 - (520) 622-0645
   
   
8. Trinity Baptist Church -   1402 North El Rio Drive - - Tucson Az. 85745 - (520) 623-8582
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Chicago Bar -   live music 7 days a week ranging from blues, classic rock, metal, r&b and reggae
   5954 E. Speedway Blvd. - Tucson, AZ 85712-5192 - (520) 748-8169 - (visit website)
   
   
2. Jazz Club -   Tucson, AZ - (520) 888-2144
   
   
3. Laff's Comedy Cafe -   2900 E. Broadway - Tucson, AZ - (visit website)
   
   
4. Metro Nightclub -   296 N Stone Ave - Tucson, AZ - (520) 622-4700
   
   
5. Reid Park Zoo -   1100 S. Randolph Way - Tucson, AZ 85716 - (520) 791-3204 - (visit website)
   
   
6. Tucson Children's Museum -   200 S. 6th Ave. - Tucson, AZ - (520) 792-9985 - (visit website)
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Black Women's Task Force Annual Conference
   Held in September   - (visit website)
   
   Guest speakers.