15 Northwest Arkansas-based small business owners began the EforAll Summer Accelerator Progam this past July.

15 Northwest Arkansas-based small business owners began the EforAll Summer Accelerator Progam this past July.
Contributing writer Iaja Rogers caught up with NBA Warriors player Moses Moody who was back home on Friday, July 22, to give the NBA Championship Trophy a tour through the city.
Brandon is a homegrown Arkansan with a talent for capturing the beauty and wonder of nature. He invites you to “Take A Hike” through Mt. Nebo and Lake Dardanelle Park.
The Rock Street Market brought local artists and vendors to the Downtown Little Rock district and will work to activate the heartbeat of Little Rock for months to come.
A new Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families report recommends aggressive strategies to address the critical state of Black women’s health.
Hiphop has always attracted innovators and trend-setters like Mary Rowe, a performer based in Little Rock. Afroshoujo is blending classical operatic training with rap and hiphop and DIY kawaii magic.
The Associated Press is reporting that states are slow to making Juneteenth a paid holiday. Arkansas is a part of this list.
Col. Leland Tony Shepherd will be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and assume command of the Arkansas Army National Guard.
When it comes to the legacy and contributions of African-American musicians, songwriters, and singers it’s no contesting how it has enriched America’s history and diversity.
The City of Fort Smith, Walmart, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and Punkin Pictures will host a weekend of Juneteenth Events June 17th and 18th.
The Freedom Festival will take place Downtown Springdale on June 19th from 1pm-9pm! This event is FREE to the public! We’ll have lots of fun with live music, games, giveaways, and activities for the whole family!!
If you have ever driven through Union County, Arkansas in the small city of El Dorado, you may see a small brick building on Grove Street that appears to be vacant but inside is a treasure of history and some of the most fascinating stories never told.
The UNITY Committee of Malvern is hosting the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Weekend in Malvern, AR.
All around Arkansas, communities are celebrating the 4th of July with plenty of food, live music and beautiful fireworks displays.
Presenting the second annual Arkansas Black Film Showcase, Juneteenth Sneaker Ball and more ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Bentonville.
Let’s Talk NWA and the NWA Center for Sexual Assault are hosting the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Concert Celebration this June 19, 2022.
KLEK 102.5FM is hosting community events in honor of Juneteenth June 16-18 in Jonesboro.
The are several events taking place throughout Little Rock on Juneteenth including a parade, an all-day festival and a 5k race.
Professor Airic Hughes connects the dots between Black geographies and white terrorism in this reprint from Visionairi’s The Preservation.
Welcome to the Juke Joint: Tickets for Blues Legend, Hall of Famer and Two-Time GRAMMY Award winner, Bobby Rush is an up close experience. Learn more about the Juke Joint Project.
Antoinette Grajeda bids farewell on her last day as Arkansas Soul’s inaugural Editor-in-Chief.
The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas will award 30 scholarships to Latino students during its 24th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival May 7.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock basketball player Salimatou Kourouma is using GoFundMe to raise money to rebuild her parents’ home in Mali.
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