Newly discovered historic records reveal new details surrounding the Elaine Massacre
As Arkansas honors the 100th anniversary of the Elaine Massacre this year, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor and alumnus are uncovering more secrets surrounding one of the … Newly discovered historic records reveal new details surrounding the Elaine Massacre
UA Little Rock researcher uncovers history of black activism during World War I
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate student is shedding light on long-overlooked contributions black communities in Arkansas made to the World War I effort.
Elaine Massacre victim to posthumously receive Purple Heart Nov. 16 for WWI service
Research by University of Arkansas at Little Rock Professor Dr. Brian Mitchell was instrumental to the awarding of a posthumous Purple Heart to a black veteran from Pine Bluff.
Elaine Massacre victim to posthumously receive medals for service in World War I
A black World War I veteran and victim of the 1919 Elaine Massacre will posthumously be honored with the Purple Heart and other World War I honors that he was … Elaine Massacre victim to posthumously receive medals for service in World War I
Sequoyah National Research Center to create website on American Indians in World War I
The UA Little Rock Sequoyah National Research Center is partnering with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to commemorate the approximately 12,000 American Indians who served in the country’s … Sequoyah National Research Center to create website on American Indians in World War I
UA Little Rock to host ‘Patriot Nations’ exhibit honoring Native Americans in the Armed Forces
![Gen. Douglas MacArthur, commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in the South Pacific, on an inspection trip of American battle fronts in late 1943. From left: Staff Sgt. Virgil Brown (Pima), 1st Sgt. Virgil F. Howell (Pawnee), Staff Sgt. Alvin J. Vilcan (Chitimacha), Gen. MacArthur, Sgt. Byron L. Tsingine (Diné [Navajo]), Sgt. Larry Dekin (Diné [Navajo]). Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Signal Corps.](https://ualr.edu/news-archive/wp-content/blogs.dir/378/files/sites/208/2018/08/Patriot-Nations-1-150x150.jpg)
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a Smithsonian exhibit honoring Native Americans who have served in the U.S. military.
UA Little Rock student create podcasts commemorating history of WWI in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Mass Communication has created seven new podcasts as part of an effort to preserve the history of life in Arkansas during … UA Little Rock student create podcasts commemorating history of WWI in Arkansas
Exhibit explores history of American Indian code talkers during World War I
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host an exhibit on the history of Americans Indians who served as code talkers during World … Exhibit explores history of American Indian code talkers during World War I
UALR partnership creates podcasts commemorating history of WWI in Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Mass Communication is doing its part to preserve the history of life in Arkansas during World War I as part of the … UALR partnership creates podcasts commemorating history of WWI in Arkansas