1. Hearne Fine Art Hosts Reading and Discussion of “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
Please join us on July 4, 2026 at 12 pm for a reading and discussion of “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” a speech delivered by Frederick Douglass on July 5, 1852, at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York, at a meeting organized by the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society.
Guest Orator: Reverend Wendell L. Griffen
To some, celebrations of American independence on July 4 are a reminder of the country’s hypocrisy on the matter of freedom, as slavery played a key role in the nation’s history; even today, America’s history of racism is still being written, while other forms of modern-day slavery persist in the U.S. and around the world.
Douglass’ message — about America struggling to live up to the lofty goals it set for itself at the founding — continues to be relevant.-Olivia Waxman and David Blight, Time Magazine.
THIS ORATION & DISCUSSION WILL BE LIVESTREAMED AT FACEBOOK.COM/PYRAMIDBOOKSLR
2. “Compassion In Action Hosts 9th Annual Roast & Toast Honoring Former Sen. Tracy Steele,” by Tanisha V.
Community leaders, supporters, and guests gathered at Chenal Country Club on June 25, 2026, for the 9th Annual Compassion In Action Roast & Toast fundraiser honoring former Arkansas State Sen. Tracy Steele. The annual event raised funds to support Compassion In Action’s reentry program, which provides education, mentorship, life skills, and resources to individuals preparing to successfully transition back into society.
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3. Win With Black Women, Arkansas Hosts Black Women in Media
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4. W. Harold Flowers Law Society Hosts Expungement Clinic – A Community Affair
5. Public Feedback Needed: Clinton National Airport Presents Renderings for New Arrivals Hall
6. A Work of ART Returns with Jazz Icon Gerald Albright and Homegrown Star Gabriel Wade
Art Porter Music Education, Inc. (APME) will host the 16th annual A Work of Art benefit, July 27 – August 1, 2026, a weeklong celebration of music, education, and community impact. The festivities begin Monday, July 27, with a kickoff at Little Rock City Hall, followed by a week of dynamic performances.
On Wednesday, July 29, Shannon “Sangin Diva” Pearson, a powerhouse vocalist known for her soulful sound and commanding stage presence, takes the stage. Thursday, July 30, features rising artist Gabriel Wade, an APME alumnus who exemplifies the success of investing in young talent. The week culminates on Saturday, August 1, with internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright, whose signature sound and world-class musicianship will close out the celebration. Throughout the week, audiences will also enjoy performances by APME’s talented Minors in Music students and Young Emcees.