Today’s Communiqué –10.6.23

1. “This Is Why Things Will Keep Worsening”, by Wendell Griffen


2. Hearne Fine Art Presents Perrion Hurd | NEW FORMS Artist Talk & Demo

Curious about Perrion’s artistic process & motivations?

Join us this Saturday for the artist talk and demo!


3. 3rd Annual Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5K-10K Run/Walk


4. Now Enrolling Students: Elbows Off, Please Etiquette Training Class For Youth


5. The Tea Rose Community Collaborative in partnership with the Alpha Alpha Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Hosts Pretty Chic Bingo


6. Book Signing + Conversation With Darren Peters


7. Registration Now Open: Saving Black and Rural Lives Through Food Sustainability Conference


8. Rep. Joy Springer Kicks Off Re-election Campaign


9. Press Release: “John H. Johnson Day To Be Observed With Historic Sculpture Unveiling”

October 6, 2023 – (Arkansas City, Ark.) The State of Arkansas will observe the annual John H. Johnson Day Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street, Arkansas City, and Arkansas State Parks Delta Heritage Trail, Arkansas City, 10 a.m.  to 3 p.m.

John H. Johnson Day observance will begin at 10 a.m. with the John H. Johnson statue unveiling at the Arkansas State Parks Trailhead. Artist Susan Holley Williams, a native of Dumas, Arkansas is the sculptor of the John H. Johnson statue and will share her journey in curating the historic sculpture of Johnson. 

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