Chris Jones

UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock hosted its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring food, fellowship, music, and Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Juneteenth Speaker Urges Listeners to Vote so They, Others Can Benefit”

Dr. Melvin Beavers, Chancellor Christina Drale, former Senator Joyce Elliot, Senator Fred Love and his daughter and son attend the 2023 Juneteenth celebration at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host its third annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, with an all-day commemoration featuring Dr. Chris Jones as the keynote speaker. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration”

These UA Little Rock employees and community members won copies of the cookbook during the university's Juneteenth Celebration.

UA Little Rock Releases Commemorative Juneteenth Cookbook

In a flavorful tribute to both history and culture, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has released a commemorative Juneteenth cookbook that pays homage to African American culinary heritage. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Releases Commemorative Juneteenth Cookbook”

Constance Meadors

Meadors Recalls Joy of Hosting NASA’s First Juneteenth Event

Just a day before President Joe Biden made history by declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday, Dr. Constance Meadors made history by carrying out NASA’s first Juneteenth celebration. Continue reading “Meadors Recalls Joy of Hosting NASA’s First Juneteenth Event”

PepsiCo. executives present a $25,000 gift to UA Little Rock for diversity, equity, and inclusion programming. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

PepsiCo Donates $25,000 to UA Little Rock for DEI Programming

PepsiCo made a generous donation of $25,000 to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for the community. Continue reading “PepsiCo Donates $25,000 to UA Little Rock for DEI Programming”