According to a new CDC survey, Black children in the United States are being vaccinated for influenza compared to last year.
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Johnny M. Moore has been named as the new chancellor of ASU-Newport. He previously served as president and CEO of Philander Smith College.
Arkansas artists are receiving funding to support their work which includes the creation of music, poetry, theatre and food.
Prompted by the thought of racism in the afterlife, artist Nick Cave created an expansive installation that examines gender, race and violence.
Arkansas United’s Essential Workers Fund has helped more than 800 families impacted by the pandemic. However, 300 remain on a waiting list.
More than a dozen Arkansas counties held runoff elections Dec. 1 to select new members for their local city councils.
Arkansas RAPPS is continuing to serve clients during the pandemic by providing access to free, at-home HIV test kits.
Holiday celebrations should be limited and include COVID-19 precautions. State Health Secretary Dr. José Romero…
The Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese has organized a community event to make sure people have food for Thanksgiving.
Arkansas is one of three states without a hate crime law. A group of lawmakers is working to change that during next year’s legislative session.
An immigrant advocacy group is helping Spanish-speakers navigate the application process for the new Arkansas Fresh Start program.
Daisy Gatson Bates will be one of the first African Americans to have a statue in National Statuary Hall when Arkansas replaces its current statues of former political figures.
A ceremony to celebrate a new Trail of Tears marker is scheduled for Saturday during the annual Black Indian and Native American Heritage Month Fair.
The percentage of African American students taking a high school computer science class in Arkansas has exceeded the general high school population of students for the first time.
An exhibit on display at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center through February shares the faces and stories of Black Arkansas veterans.
Musician Big Piph highlights minority creatives across the state in a new Arkansas PBS digital series that debuts Nov. 10.
The Fayetteville Film Fest is launching new initiatives developed by and for the Black, Indigenous and People of Color film community.
After the original candidate dropped out of the race due to health reasons, Evelyn Rios Stafford took her place and is now the first transgender person elected to office in Arkansas.
Minority and women-owned business owners can earn certification at a virtual workshop Nov. 17.
A large number of minority voters and candidates participated in the 2020 Election in Arkansas.
Joyce Elliott has conceded in the race for Congressional District 2, ending the state’s bid to send its first Black candidate to Congress.
Kevin Flores is the first Latino elected to city office in Springdale. He was one of three candidates of color seeking a seat on city council.
There are a number of candidates of color seeking office across the state. Some of them will be making history if they win.
A new voter protection hotline has been created to serve all Spanish-speaking Arkansans who may have questions leading up to Election Day.
When Arkansans are released from prison, they can go through a process to have their voting rights restored. However, some face barriers and never complete their application.