Hank Aaron‘s closest friends and teammates joined to pay their respects to the late baseball legend on Tuesday … with the Atlanta Braves hosting an emotional memorial service. Hammerin’ Hank — who famously finished his career with 755 home runs — died last Friday of natural causes. Names like Chipper Jones, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Marquis Grissom spoke at the ceremony…… MORE
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president on Wednesday, kicking off a day of fanfare that stood in stark contrast to a Washington devoid of crowds and on edge amid heightened security after the insurrection at the Capitol. A star-studded, largely virtual celebration began following Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ swearing-in at the West Front of…… MORE
Are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West divorcing? ‘Things have seemed over for months,’ source says Kim Kardashian West is at a crossroads in her marriage to Kanye West. According to multiple sources, the reality star is on the verge of filing for divorce from her husband of more than six years but hasn’t officially pulled the…… MORE
Dre just posted a message thanking everyone for their love and support, saying, “Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes. I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team. I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical…… 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,…