Today’s Communiqué – 8.19.21

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Aug. 18, 2021) – ReMix Ideas has partnered with FORGE Community Loan Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution, to create a pilot program called the Imani Fund which will provide under-resourced entrepreneurs in Arkansas with microloans between $5,000 and $25,000 as well as free technical assistance. The goal is to minimize the systemic barrier in access to capital that under-resourced entrepreneurs often face.

“Over the past few years, I have worked closely with Black entrepreneurs, and I’ve witnessed many of their business dreams die in the bank parking lot due to low credit scores and lack of collateral,” said Benito Lubazibwa, founder of ReMix Ideas. “These economic redlines have denied under-resourced business far too long. So, I am excited that we are launching this innovative loan product which is rooted in equity.”

LITTLE ROCK, AR (Aug. 17, 2021) – The Hall, Little Rock’s newest concert and events venue, announced six of its opening acts as it debuts on historic W. Ninth St. Concerts begin Oct. 16 with Grammy-award winner Ledisi, followed by Muscadine Bloodline, Jelly Roll, Drake White, Granger Smith, Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam & Samantha Fish, and Yola. Full concert details, including how to purchase tickets, can be found at LittleRockHall.com.

The schedule includes:  

• 10/16—Ledisi; The singer, songwriter, music producer, author and actress won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance. She recently released Ledisi Sings Nina, a collection of seven of the most popular songs by legendary artist Nina Simone.