1)Mayor Ethan Dunbar with the Arkansas Black Mayors Association (ABMA), made up of 58 Arkansas Black mayors, established in 1972 the overarching goal is to improve the educational, economic, health, and social levels of the 441,000 citizens we serve throughout the state. They’ve received a $95.9 million investment from the United States Department of Agriculture’s…… MORE
1)Ebony Kimbrough with the 2023 Juneteenth Arkansas Festival Saturday, June 17th in Little Rock with a Parade starting at 11am, the festival is from 3 to 8:30 and fireworks afterwards. It all happens at Interstate Park. For more information call 501-859-3306 (tel:501-859-3306)or visit JUNETEENTHARKANSASFESTIVAL.org (http://juneteentharkansasfestival.org/). 2)Janet Troutman Ward, Palaski County Tax Assessor reminding everyone that…… MORE
)Rhonda Aaron founder of Sister Friends United a 501c3 non-profit organization consist of a diverse sisterhood of women ranging in age from 27-61. Founded in October 2007 became incorporated in the State of Arkansas with a mission to “empower women to better serve the community”. This Saturday they are hosting their 15th annual “Women of…… MORE
1)Rev. Clarence Guy instructor at Jackson Theological Seminary school in NLR. Jackson is the most unique affordable, theological institution, preparing men and women for local and global ministry; another fine institution of the AME Church. To enroll visit jtseminary.org. or call 501-492-8395 Ex.607 2)Dino Davis with Quality Living Center a Transitional accredited drug rehab center…… MORE
George Cotton, UAPB Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement, announced that the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host the second annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Culture Festival on Friday, June 20th 5p.m. to 11p.m. in Pine Bluff’s downtown Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at 3rd & Main Streets. The festival, sponsored…
Reverend Willie Wade and Diablo Coleman invite the public to the Hot Springs Juneteenth Celebration taking place this Saturday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 112 Orange Street in Hot Springs. The celebration will include a historical reflection on the origins of Juneteenth and a keynote address from Reverend Dr. Chris Jones. This year’s…
Fitzs Hill with Arkansas Baptist College (ABC) a private Baptist-affiliated, historically Black college in Little Rock. Founded in 1884 as the Minister’s Institute, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas. It is the only historically Black Baptist college west of the Mississippi River. Summer and fall semesters are coming…
Maria Hollowell, president of the Little Rock NAACP, along with event chair Carla Williams and Michael Nellum of Phi Beta Sigma, inviting the community to the NAACP End of School Year Bash. The event takes place next Saturday, May 31, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Watson Elementary School. Families can enjoy free food,…