1. Say It Loud! Readers and Writers Presents What Happens When A Dream Isn’t Deferred? Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Langston Hughes – A Literary Gathering for Middle Schoolers
2. Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches “Experience Little Rock in Color” Video Series
Who: Gina Gemberling, president & CEO, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB); Kasey Summerville, vice president of marketing, communications, & community engagement, LRCVB; Quantia “Key” Fletcher, director of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center; Bishop Robert Rudolph, Church of God in Christ; Ebonie Anderson, Songstress; LRCVB members; and community and business leaders.
3. Arkansas Democratic Black Caucus Offers Its Outreach Scholarship
4. Urbane Magazine Celebrates Its 2 Year Anniversary
5. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families + Community Partners Host “Aftershock”
“Following the preventable deaths of loved ones due to childbirth complications, two families galvanize activists, birth-workers and physicians to reckon with one of the most pressing American crises of our time – the US maternal health crisis.”
A reception will be hosted before the screening and a panel discussion following the film.
6. R&B Music Icon, Larry Dodson, to be Honored at Capitol
“Day of Distinction” to recognize legendary “Bar-Kays” singer as Arkansas celebrates “Black History Month”
(Little Rock, AR) – Arkansas will be honoring a musical icon during the “Larry Dodson Day of Distinction”, as the state celebrates “Black History Month”, a time in which we recognize the history and contributions of African-Americans.
Mr. Dodson, famed lead singer of legendary Memphis R&B band, “The Bar-Kays”, will receive the prestigious “Arkansas Traveler” award, which will be presented to him by State Representative Matt Duffield.