John Kirk, director of the Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity, announced 10 names to be added to the Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail during a program at the Ron Robinson Theater on Feb. 1. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III.

Ebony and Jet founder John Harold Johnson honored at Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail

John Harold Johnson, founder of Ebony and Jet magazines, has been recognized for his achievements in advancing economic opportunities for African Americans in the United States.  Continue reading “Ebony and Jet founder John Harold Johnson honored at Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail”

Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail

Ten honorees added to Civil Rights Heritage Trail

To kick off Black History Month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Anderson Institute on Race and Ethnicity announced 10 names will be added to the Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail. 
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