About Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail
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Ten healthcare pioneers including Drs. Edith Irby Jones and Joycelyn Elders were honored for their contributions to society… -
This year’s honorees represent individuals from the medical and health care professions who have made significant contributions toward social and racial equity in Arkansas… -
The 31st year of the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week will featured a variety of events including a Hispanic Heritage Fiesta and Networking event, a celebration of the 1963 desegregation of downtown, and will conclude with a luncheon featuring keynote speaker Southern Bancorp CEO and Arkansas General Assembly member Darrin Williams… -
50 years ago, an integrated group of business and community leaders along with some Philander Smith College students worked together to desegregate downtown Little Rock. On Sept. 21, we will honor them for efforts… -
One day after the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, we have ample opportunity for change in our nation and in Arkansas. Fifty years and one day ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others challenged us to dream of our best. It is now our turn to take the time and muster the courage to do what may be uncomfortable, and at times unpopular, but necessary… -
Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make the 3rd Annual Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Commemoration a reality! The Institute…
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#50downtown The UALR Institute on Race and Ethnicity will partner with the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the 50 year celebration of the…
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Kirk Explains the Struggle for Civil Rights in Arkansas Beyond the Central High Crisis Dr. John Kirk, Donaghey Professor and Chair of the History…
