Today’s Communiqué – 5.22.23

1. UAMS College of Public Health Center for Research, Health and Social Justice Distinguished Speaker Series Features Dr. Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD , “Using Transdisciplinary Research to Address Upstream Determinants of Cancer Health Disparities”


2. Just Communities of Arkansas Announces Its Storytelling Campaign: I Am Arkansas 

Just Communities of Arkansas is proud to announce its storytelling campaign: I Am Arkansas. Throughout the month of June, JCA will highlight stories of people from across Arkansas centering on why they call the Natural State “home”. The goal of this initiative is to celebrate the unique differences of those who live here, while highlighting our common values. JCA will host a storytelling workshop in collaboration Laman Library on Tuesday, May 23rd from 4:30pm-6:30pm to create connections while teaching people how to share their unique narratives. 


3. Arkansas Minority Health Commission & UAMS Culinary Medicine Kitchen Presents Southern Ain’t Fried Sundays {Virtual} Cook Along Featuring You Won’t Miss The Beef, Turkey Burgers + Sweet Potato Fries

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4. Potluck & Poison Ivy To Features An Evening With Delta Rhythm & Bayous Director, Jimmy Cunningham, Jr.

Doors open at 6pm on May 25th. Show starts at 7pm.$35/ticket (includes dinner & the show). Cash bar. Location: The Joint Theater and Coffeehouse301 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114

Jimmy Cunningham, Jr. is the Executive Director of the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Alliance (DRBA), a non-profit organization dedicated to building a national travel corridor between Pine Bluff, AR, and Greenville, MS. He is also the Director of Tourism Development for the Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission.

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5. OneStone Productions Presents Thirsty Thursday Featuring R&B Sensation, J. Howell Live

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6. NAACP Little Rock Branch Hosts Its Juneteenth ‘Freedom In America’ Contest

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