1. “America’s Ideology of Racism: Our Most Treasured Possession”, by Terrence Roberts, PhD
Activities to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the integration of Little Rock Central High School were held from Thursday, September 22, 2022 – Sunday, September 25, 2022. A program with members of the Little Rock Nine, President Bill Clinton, and other dignitaries was held at the Clinton Museum on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The eight surviving members offered remarks. Those of Dr. Terrence Roberts are reprinted here with his permission.
2. Philander Smith College Hosts Its 7th Annual President’s Scholarship Gala
3. Gateway Community Association Presents Its Malvern Avenue Kick Off (Hot Springs)
4. Announcing The Community Health Worker Training Program for High School Students
5. City of Little Rock Mayoral Candidate Forum, Hosted by SWLR Community & Business and Beta Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
6. St. John Missionary Baptist Church Hosts Its Revival Featuring Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr.
7. City of Little Rock To Hosts Public Safety Community Conversation
8. Arkansas Minority Health Commission Now Accepting Sponsorship Applications
9. Celebrate! Maya Project to Host 8th Annual FriendRaiser and Screening of Marian Anderson Documentary
Events are part of two-day anniversary celebration
LITTLE ROCK—The Celebrate! Maya Project, an Arkansas-based nonprofit providing educational programming rooted in the spirit of Maya Angelou, will hold a two-day celebration of its anniversary Oct. 20-21 in Little Rock. The celebration includes the organization’s annual FriendRaiser, a fundraiser for scholarships, and a screening of “Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands” documentary.
On Oct. 20, the nonprofit’s eighth annual FriendRaiser will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Trapnall Hall in downtown Little Rock. The evening will feature a performance from musician and poet Damen Tolbert.
On Oct. 21, in collaboration with Philander Smith College, the nonprofit will present a public lecture and screening of “Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands” by Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Rita Coburn. The screening will be held at 6 p.m. in the Henry R. Kendall Center-Nugent Conference Center.
The Celebrate! Maya Project works with schools, organizations and communities across Arkansas to present writing, history and arts programs that help youth learn about Angelou’s legacy. The nonprofit awards academic and poetry scholarships annually to students who create original poetry in remembrance of Angelou and who demonstrate academic excellence and community service.
“This celebration is an opportunity for us to say thank you to our friends and supporters,” said Celebrate! Maya Project founder Janis F. Kearney. “This is an especially exciting time for us as we move to our next phase: fundraising for a home for the Celebrate! Maya Project. With this space, we’ll serve the educational and social-emotional needs of children and address the gaps left by the pandemic.”
The Celebrate! Maya Project’s Spirit of Maya Award will also be announced during the FriendRaiser. The award recognizes Arkansans who show Angelou’s commitment to creating a better world.
The suggested contribution for the anniversary celebration is $100. All donations go toward funding Celebrate! Maya scholarships and awards.
For more information, visit celebratemayaproject.org or email [email protected].