1. “Knowing What We See and Remembering What We Know,” by Wendell Griffen
2. “Christmas Angel”, BET+ Original Movie Makes Its Arkansas Debut! Written/Directed by Little Rock Native LazRael Lison
Christmas Angel is a heartwarming holiday film that tells the story of troubled R&B megastar Angel St. James, portrayed by the talented Dani Leigh. Angel’s façade of fame and success begins to crumble, prompting her to embark on a journey of self-discovery. While driving to escape her life for a few days, her car breaks down on a desolate road, setting the stage for an unexpected encounter. A simple stranger offers to help fix her car, leading Angel to take a leap of faith and spend Christmas with this random stranger and his 8-year-old daughter. Through this extraordinary experience, she discovers the true magic of Christmas, love, and the family she’s always yearned for.
3. Bethel A.M.E. Church Hosts Its 160th Church Anniversary
4. The Confess Project of America Hosts ‘Beyond The Shop’ Community Mental Health Training
5. A Gift From A Dove Presents: The First Annual Blue Diamond Event
6. Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative Hosts Its 3rd Annual Convening
7. Applications Now Open: Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
Since 1940, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has been committed to racial justice and equity. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. LDF is building on this legacy with the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program.
Named in honor of civil rights legends Thurgood Marshall — LDF’s founder and the nation’s first Black Supreme Court Justice — and Constance Baker Motley, former LDF attorney and the first Black woman to become a federal judge, the MMSP will create pathways to leadership, self-sufficiency, and socio-economic progress, while developing individuals to become ambassadors and advocates for transformational change in Black communities in the South.
This program comes at a time when Black students are facing more barriers than ever to attend law school. Studies show that the cost of a private law school education has grown by a whopping 175% since 1985. According to the American Bar Association, student loans take a disproportionate toll on lawyers of color, often forcing them to take unwanted career paths. The support offered by the MMSP is an intentional effort to address the racial and economic barriers that often deter students from pursuing their dreams of becoming civil rights attorneys, and a targeted effort to support the civil rights ecosystem in the South.