Despite repeated vandalism, a group of artists continues to spread messages of peace and resistance through the Little Rock’s 7th Street Mural Project.
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Forrest City High School senior Jaquize Green is the first student in Arkansas to complete a Commercial Driver’s License program while still in high school.
The University of Central Arkansas has two years to increase graduates of its African and African American Studies program or risk termination by the state.
Re-Live Pine Bluff is an effort to remove homeownership barriers for families that earn above the poverty level but below the basic cost of living.
A repurposed school has become the Eliza Miller Opportunity Hub, a center providing services and education to benefit the Helena-West Helena community.
Miss Gay Arkansas America Athena Sinclair is participating in the 50th anniversary of the Miss Gay America pageant Jan. 17-20 in Little Rock.
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.
Cureate Courses is accepting applications from Northwest Arkansas food and beverage entrepreneurs for its spring 2022 cohort.
Now it its third season, the Blackbelt Voices podcast propagates the richness of Black Southern culture by telling the stories of Black folks down South.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Melvin Beavers the inaugural Chancellor’s Fellow for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The Kappa Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is honoring the late James McFadden by creating an endowed scholarship in his name at UA Little Rock.
Derek Van Voast is the latest candidate to announce their intention to seek the Arkansas Senate District 7 seat that was vacated by Sen. Lance Eads.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received $18.9 million from the National Institutes of Health to help establish the Center for Research, Health and Social Justice.
The Minority Affairs Council of Southwest Arkansas is hosting a Rural Resources Roundtable Nov. 18 at Party Room Candela in De Queen.
A dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday in downtown Little Rock. Photo courtesy of the…
A new documentary profiles boxing champion Kalvin Henderson. Directed by Bernard Oliver, the film will be screened Nov. 13 at the Fayetteville Film Fest.
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.
Voters have approved a millage extension which will support several capital improvements in the Little Rock School District.
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.
University of Arkansas alum Ayana Gray shared her experience writing her bestselling debut novel “Beasts of Prey” during a lecture hosted by the Honors College Oct. 27.
The Golden Lions and Arkansas Razorbacks will meet on the gridiron for the first time Oct. 23. UAPB will receive a game guarantee for the non-conference game that could support athletic scholarships.
Jay Pharoah is a multitalented artist who’s stayed busy during the pandemic working as an actor, comedian and musician. He’ll perform at The Grove Comedy Club Oct. 22-23.
Opponents of new redistricting legislation in Arkansas are speaking out and gathering signatures in hopes of repealing the laws.
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.
The Little Rock Board of Directors has selected banker Virgil Miller to fill the Ward 1 seat that became vacant following the death of Erma Hendrix in September.