Through its Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas provided internships to 14 women of color pursuing STEM degrees in its inaugural year.
The number of Arkansas COVID-19 patients on ventilators reached an all-time high today as health officials begin rolling out booster shots to immunocompromised individuals.
After a significant decline last summer, routine childhood immunization rates in Arkansas have increased. Kids are required to receive vaccines for diseases like chickenpox and measles before entering kindergarten.
All 4 Arkansas HBCUs are taking steps to protect students against COVID-19 this fall including requiring masks and providing financial incentives for vaccinations.
The documentary “Sardis” tells the story of an Oklahoma community washed away during the construction of a man-made lake. It will be screened at the Fort Smith International Film Festival Aug. 14.
While the future of DACA is tied up in courts, the Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas is supporting DACA college students with a new emergency scholarship fund. Applications are due Aug. 17.
Officials are launching initiatives to vaccinate Medicaid recipients and eligible children as COVID-19 hospitalizations and ventilated patients reach an all-time high in Arkansas.
In this episode, we continue the conversation surrounding mental health among athletes and the Black community by speaking with three African American counselors.
After an undefeated inaugural season, the Arkansas Punishers are headed to a regional tournament and higher tier of minor league football.
“American Mariachi” features an all-Latino cast sharing a story filled with music, family and love. TheatreSquared is hosting in-person and virtual performances through Aug. 29.
Health Secretary Dr. José Romero recommends school children wear masks as COVID-19 cases increase in young Arkansans.
There are fewer than 40 ICU beds available due to a surge of COVID-19 patients in Arkansas during the last month.
The Bentonville Film Festival is highlighting underrepresented filmmakers. One of this year’s film’s highlights the struggle of homelessness during the pandemic.
The Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation is celebrating the grand opening of the Kalaloka Institute of Fine Arts with a variety of events July 31-Aug. 1.
Gov. Hutchinson has declared a public health emergency and is calling legislators into a special session to amend a law to allow school districts to implement mask mandates.
The UA board of trustees has approved a resolution directing context to be added to a statue of former Sen. Fulbright that will remain on campus despite calls for its removal.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital reported a record number of COVID-19 patients July 27 as hospitalizations surpassed 1,000 statewide.
“Marie and Rosetta” wraps up its run at The Rep Aug. 1. The play focuses on the relationship between gospel singers Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight.
The CDC’s eviction ban ends Saturday. Those in need of rental assistance can apply to the Arkansas Rent Relief Program, which has more than $170 million available.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program is exploring Green Book sites in Hot Springs in this month’s installment of its virtual Sandwiching in History series.
Governor Asa Hutchinson is hosting more COVID-19 community conversations this week in Mountain Home, Dumas, Heber Springs and Siloam Springs.
The Little Rock Black Pride Festival will celebrate Black and Brown members of the LGBTQ community July 23-25.
In this episode of Affirmative Action, we speak with two Latinas about their experiences as members of Arkansas’ transgender community.
The Kiva NWA Hub provides zero interest loans to underrepresented business owners. Interested entrepreneurs can learn more about the process during a free workshop July 22.
The inaugural Critical Mass Summit July 23-24 is designed to empower and connect women and other underrepresented genders with the trails, cycling and active transportation community.