Arkansans Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates are shown in historic photographs courtesy of the UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture.

UA Little Rock History Professor to Teach New Class on Arkansas Icons Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

The spring semester will present Arkansas history and music enthusiasts with the opportunity to learn more about the two famous Arkansans who have been selected to represent the state in the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading “UA Little Rock History Professor to Teach New Class on Arkansas Icons Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash”

Artist Benjamin Victor works on his sculpture of Daisy Bates.

Public Invited to See Sculptors of Daisy Bates, Johnny Cash Statues at UA Little Rock

The artists who are creating the new statues of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash that will eventually represent Arkansas in the U.S. Capitol will visit the University of Arkansas at Little Rock the week of April 25. Continue reading “Public Invited to See Sculptors of Daisy Bates, Johnny Cash Statues at UA Little Rock”