1. Press Release: America Honors a Trailblazer: The Legacy of Tuskegee Airman Jerry T. Hodges Jr. (1925-2024)
The nation mourns the loss of one of its last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Jerry T. Hodges Jr., who passed away on December 19, 2024, at the age of 99. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in the Arkansas Delta, Hodges was a member of the renowned 477th Bombardment Group and the last known Tuskegee Airman from Arkansas. His life exemplified courage, resilience, and a commitment to breaking racial barriers during World War II, paving the way for integration in the U.S. military. Beyond his military service, Hodges became a trailblazer in accounting and finance, civic leader, and an advocate for education, leaving an enduring impact on his community and the nation.
2. [Last Call for Nominations] Greater Little Rock Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.’s 2025 Youth Excellence Awards (YEA)!
We invite you to help us recognize exceptional K-12 students across Arkansas who are making a difference in education, culture, civic engagement, health, social/recreational activities, philanthropy, or entrepreneurship.
Nomination Details:
- Period: December 7–21, 2024
- Awards Ceremony: February 16, 2025
This is a unique opportunity to highlight your students’ achievements and give them a platform to shine. Finalists will also be invited to an exclusive Youth Leadership Retreat focused on personal growth and career readiness.
Please share this exciting opportunity with your students, parents, and staff. Full details and nomination forms can be found at bit.ly/glrcyea25.
3. Christmas Storytime with Author, Maria Hoskins
4. National Dunbar & Horace Mann Alumni Association Hosts Its Banquet Awards Ceremony
4. The ISO Foundation Hosts Its Toy Drive Event featuring Arkansas’ Black Santa
