1)Dr. Anthony Fletcher chairperson for this year’s American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. The Central Arkansas Go Red for Women Health Expo & Luncheon is 10am…… MORE
1)Carolyn Berry Education Director, with Alzheimer’s Arkansas an independent, nonprofit organization. Offering free programs, services, and resources across the state of Arkansas hoping to help individuals and families affected by dementia. Your donations stay right here in Arkansas to help us CARE for caregivers! There are several grants available to caregivers if you are a…… MORE
1)James O Williams, founder and Philip Hood board member to talk about the Caddy Academy a nonprofit organization providing youth from challenged social and economic backgrounds the opportunity to learn the game of golf, in a safe environment. Their 2023 youth conference is coming on Saturday, May 6 at Horace Mann middle school for more…… MORE
1)Demetrius Randall Co-founder of Benevolent Hearts, Inc. Teaming with Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs (RAAD) for the Succeed Without Weed Youth Informational Conference this Saturday evening 7:30 to 9:30 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in LR. Youth eight and older, are encouraged to attend accompanied by parents, and get information on peer pressure from…… 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,…