Today’s Communiqué – 11.1.21

1. Arkansas Association of Black Psychology Professionals Host A Mindful Minute ‘Resilience in the Face of Trauma’ with Special Guests, Rev., Dr. Laverne Bell-Tolliver and Rev., Judge (ret.) Marion Humphrey

2. Friends of John H. Johnson Museum Host John H. Johnson Day Virtual Observance

3. “Honoring Jon Richardson, the University of Arkansas’s First African American Scholarship Football Player” by Gisele Hudson

4. UCA Outreach and Community Engagement Hosts Its {Virtual} Minority Business Workshop Series – Building Sustainable Business Relationships

5. Family Development Center Hosts Its 14th Prayer Breakfast

6. More Chances Period Hosts Its National Day of Dignity Feminine Hygiene Collection Drive

7. Compassionately Connected for Veterans Hosts Its Donation Drive

8. Compassionately Connected for Veterans Hosts Its Pre Holiday Pop-Up Shop

9. Now Accepting Donations: Arkansas Cheer Ambassador Canned Food Drive


1. Arkansas Association of Black Psychology Professionals Host A Mindful Minute ‘Resilience in the Face of Trauma’ with Special Guests, Rev., Dr. Laverne Bell-Tolliver and Rev., Judge (ret.) Marion Humphrey


2. Friends of John H. Johnson Museum Host John H. Johnson Day Virtual Observance


3. “Honoring Jon Richardson, the University of Arkansas’s First African American Scholarship Football Player” by Gisele Hudson

Jon Richardson was the first African American scholarship football player at the University of Arkansas, Arkansas ‘flag ship’ university in 1969. He helped to pave the way for thousands of other athletes to attend afterwards. The late football player was honored with a plaque dedication recently at the University of Arkansas by the Razorback Athletics at Difference Makers Plaza in Fayetteville during a week of activities.

Jon Richardson’s impact went beyond the football field

University of Arkansas Acting Chancellor, Dr. Charles Robinson

University of Arkansas Acting Chancellor Dr. Charles Robinson, Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek and nearly a dozen of Richardson’s family members and friends dedicated the plaque in his honor on October 16, 2021.

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4. UCA Outreach and Community Engagement Hosts Its {Virtual} Minority Business Workshop Series – Building Sustainable Business Relationships

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5. Family Development Center Hosts Its 14th Prayer Breakfast


6. More Chances Period Hosts Its National Day of Dignity Feminine Hygiene Collection Drive


7. Compassionately Connected for Veterans Hosts Its Donation Drive


8. Compassionately Connected for Veterans Hosts Its Pre Holiday Pop-Up Shop


9. Now Accepting Donations: Arkansas Cheer Ambassador Canned Food Drive