Today’s Communiqué – 8.22.22

1. UAMS College of Public Health Center for Research, Health and Social Justice Distinguished Speaker Series Features Dr. Jeroan J. Allison, MD, MS, “Health Equity: More Press Than Progress”


2. Little Rock Spiritual Care Network Hosts ‘Soul Wounds and Soul Care, How Racial Trauma Affects Spiritual Wellness’


3. The Call of Pulaski County Hosts Its Church Advocates and Pastors Luncheon


4. Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative Celebrates Black Philanthropy Month

Join the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative as we celebrate the 400-year tradition of Black giving on Thursday, August 25 at 5:30 pm at Hearne Fine Art Gallery (1001 Wright Ave, Little Rock, AR 72206). We also invite you to participate by making a tax-deductible contribution to the Give Black Arkansas Fund. All gifts this month will be matched by the Arkansas Community Foundation and funds will be used to provide resources to Black-led organizations and programs that support Black communities in Arkansas.


You can make your gift of $25 or more at giveblackarkansas.org or by mailing a check of any amount to the Arkansas Community Foundation (5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Little Rock, AR 72202).

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5. Brenda Hatton-Ficklin Presents The 2022 Women’s Conference Featuring Renowned Pastor and Visionary, Rev., Dr. Gina Stewart and National Recording Artist, Minister Donishisa Ballard


6. OneStone Productions Presents Summer Rain, Staring Carl Thomas and Featuring PC Band and Rodney Block & The Collective

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7. St. Andrew United Methodist Church Welcomes The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium Dream Tour

St. Andrew UMC welcomes the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium Dream Tour on Sunday, August 28 from 3-6 at St. Andrew UMC. You are invited to join us for music, food, games, workshops, giveaways and much more for Black girls, young women and gender expansive youth, ages 12-24. This tour is a safe space for Us to connect, vibe, and most importantly be US!

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For local questions please contact Rev. Maxine Allen, [email protected] or 501.539.0280.

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8. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Hosts Its 10th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk