To meet the growing demand for workers, the NWA Council is launching a new organization that provides nontraditional students with resources to help advance their careers.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced two new strategies to combat vaccine hesitancy after the state saw its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations since January.
In this episode, we learn about the Derek Olivier Research Institute for the Prevention of Violence, which was established at Arkansas Baptist College in 2016 to create awareness and seek solutions to violence against African American males.
UAMS Chancellor Dr. Cam Patterson says the highly transmissible Delta variant is contributing to a substantial increase in COVID-19 cases and may be leading to a third wave of the pandemic in Arkansas.
The goal of the inaugural March for Black Women and Girls is to bring awareness to issues impacting this community. The event begins at noon June 26 in Little Rock.
During his weekly press briefing, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a timeline for implementing the state’s new Medicaid expansion program, and the creation of a cyber advisory council.
West Coast rapper Murs returns to Arkansas June 15 to continue his hip hop open mic and mentorship program called Groundwaves(AR).
Arkansas native Solomon Bozeman has been named the next head coach of the men’s basketball program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Music Moves is celebrating Black Music Month with in-person and virtual performances highlighting a variety of genres including hip hop and Gospel.
Michelle Duster shares the stories of her grand-grandmother in her new book “Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells.”
Fully vaccinated Arkansas students no longer need to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19. The policy change will reduce education loss, Gov. Hutchinson said.
BOHEMIA Cares is celebrating Men’s Health Month by hosting a series of virtual conversations focused on the physical and mental health of Black men.
At last night’s meeting, Fayetteville city council unanimously approved a resolution that will recognize Juneteenth as a paid city holiday beginning in 2022.
UA Chancellor Steinmetz has requested the relocation of Sen. Fulbright’s statue, but says his name can remain with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Black Student Caucus says that isn’t enough.
Arkansans who get immunized can use their vaccination cards to redeem a lottery ticket or Arkansas Game and Fish Commission gift certificates.
A coalition of organizations in central Arkansas are marking the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder with a weeklong series of community events.
Black Restaurant Week has expanded to Arkansas. More than a dozen restaurants are participating including Rock City Kitchen and Rock City Taco in Little Rock.
ADH is launching a $2 million ad campaign promoting vaccinations in minority communities. Gov. Asa…
Arkansas Baptist College and Buffalo Radio are hosting a radiothon May 21 in hopes of raising $100,000 for scholarships.
A Smithsonian traveling exhibition about “The Green Book” is on view May 20-Aug. 1 at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
Officials say it could easily take months to repair a fracture in the I-40 Mississippi River Bridge, which is closed to traffic indefinitely.
Multicultural librarians and community liaisons are working to connect communities of color with their local public libraries. In this episode, we talk to four Arkansans about their efforts to educate minorities about resources available at libraries.
Arkansans 12-15 years old are now approved to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC is expected to provide additional guidance later this week.
Rap Squad is a documentary about Arkansas high school hip hop artists seeking healing for themselves and equity in their community through their art.
Mother’s Monday is a movement designed to reinvent motherhood and work. May 10 a virtual event will address changing culture in corporate America so moms can thrive.