Arkansas organizations are celebrating Black History Month with art exhibitions, film screenings, lectures and a fashion show.
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In this episode, two therapists discuss the signs of burnout and offer tips for coping.
An Arkansas Advocates for Children and Family report argues Black women’s health is in critical condition due to systemic racism, discrimination and implicit bias.
Organizations throughout Arkansas are hosting a variety of in-person and virtual events to celebrate the 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
In this episode, we speak with two Black women who are using TikTok to educate and uplift their communities.
The Cherokee Nation is offering emergency rental assistance to citizens impacted by the pandemic who are living in the Arkansas counties of Benton, Crawford and Washington.
A year-long study of the Northwest Arkansas dance ecosystem has inspired the creation of a new program that will the opportunity gap for artists.
Assistant head coach Chris Johnson has been selected to lead the University of Arkansas women’s cross country and track and field program when head coach Lance Harter retires in 2023.
Día de los Muertos celebrations are underway across Arkansas and include art exhibits, community ofrendas, dance performances and traditional food.
Asian Arvest associates and their allies created the Cranes of Solidarity project in support of the AAPI community. UAFS is displaying 2,000 paper cranes as part of the initiative.
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission has provided equitable access to preventative health care for 30 years. The organization celebrated the milestone during a virtual ceremony.
Arkansas organizations are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with events featuring art, food, music and dance.
M Shelly Conner honors her roots as she reminds us of the relationship between food and culture this Juneteenth.
Northwest Arkansas is the home of many DJs and MCs. And though this pool is male-dominated, there are several inspiring ladies to be on the lookout for.
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.
The Northwest Arkansas chapter of the NAACP is hosting an online forum to discuss the relationship between Black and Brown people with local police departments.
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.
A committee is recommending the removal of the names of a former Senator and governor from the UA Fayetteville campus due to their lack of support for civil rights.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans increased by 150 percent in 2020. These attacks have prompted Arkansans to take action in support of the state’s AAPI community.
In this week’s installment of Museum Monday, we learn about the history of Navajo dress panels that are part of the Museum of Native American History’s collection.
The Cherokee and Chickasaw Nations are now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the general public no matter where they live.
In this episode, we discuss the impact of the state’s new stand your ground law on minorities, and the possibility of legislators approving a hate crimes bill.
A new report found minority business owners in Arkansas applied for lending at a disproportionately lower rate than white business owners, but were denied lending at a higher rate.
The city of Conway is conducting a historical context study in an effort to preserve the history of the Pine Street neighborhood.