The University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s English Department will be hosting an African American Read-In event from 3-4 p.m on Feb. 21. The Cooper Honors Program in the English program is sponsoring the read-in as part of the university’s Black History Month activities. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host African American Read-In Event for Black History Month”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be hosting events all throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. The focus of these events will be reflection on the past to help us build a better future. UA Little Rock will celebrate Black Americans’ contributions to the world while also shedding light on some of the cultural enrichment here at UA Little Rock. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate Black History Month”
In celebration of the start of Black History Month, UA Little Rock will host a visit with Arkansas Sen. Linda Chesterfield on Feb. 1, followed by Soul-Food Friday on Feb. 2. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Kick Off Black History Month Celebration with Lecture by Sen. Linda Chesterfield, Soul Food Friday”
The UA Little Rock community is invited to celebrate Black History Month with these great events hosted by the Multicultural Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Black History Month”
The Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a new online exhibit exploring the life and achievements of Dr. William Townsend, a civil rights leader in Arkansas who was the first African American licensed to practice optometry in the state. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture Launches Online Exhibit Commemorating Arkansas’s First African American Optometrist”
The Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a grant to explore the cultural and political sphere of Dr. William Townsend, an Arkansas civil rights leader and the first African American licensed to practice optometry in the state. Continue reading “UA Little Rock receives grant to commemorate history of Arkansas civil rights leader William Townsend”
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate is leading the education and preservation of African American history in Arkansas through his work at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Alum Brian Rodgers Brings African American History to Life at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center”
As a celebration of Black History Month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student Government Association will hold a virtual conversation with prominent Black leaders in Arkansas. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to hold virtual conversation with Mayor Scott, Sen. Elliott, and Jannie Cotton”
As an undergraduate student, Lauren Wilson, a native of Crossett, Arkansas, said the time she spent at her university’s multicultural center made a huge impact on her life. Continue reading “Love of Helping Students Leads to Inspiration for New Assistant Director of Multicultural Center”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a fireside conversation with Spencer Paysinger, former NFL linebacker and Super Bowl champion, on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to host Fireside Chat with NFL Star Spencer Paysinger”
