Dora A. Rodgers, the First Lady at Greater New Bibleway Church of God in Christ in North Little Rock, invites you to their free Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at 1217 W. 22nd St. The event will offer free screenings and school supplies. For more information, you can…… read more »
BJTS 7-27-23
1)Dr. Calvin McFadden Sr., President of Arkansas Baptist College (ABC), a private Baptist-affiliated, historically Black college in Little Rock. Founded in 1884 as the Minister’s Institute, ABC was initially funded by the Colored Baptists of the State of Arkansas. It is the only historically Black Baptist college west of the Mississippi River. Fall semester starts…… read more »
BJTS 6-29-23
1)Anna Morshedi, Local lead of the Moms On Demand, a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. Moms Demand Action has established a volunteer chapter in every state of the country and Washington, D.C. and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence…… read more »
BJTS 6-15-23
1)DuShun Scarbrough, Executive Director of the MLK Commission with the Juneteenth Freedom Celebrating Fatherhood Ambassadors. Monday, June 19th with a free food giveaway from 11 AM until 2 PM at the Jacksonville Community Center, #5 Municipal Drive in Jacksonville. For more information visit arkingdream.org. 2)Key Fletcher, Director of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center with the…… read more »
BJTS 6-1-23
1)Mayor Ethan Dunbar with the Arkansas Black Mayors Association (ABMA), made up of 58 Arkansas Black mayors, established in 1972 the overarching goal is to improve the educational, economic, health, and social levels of the 441,000 citizens we serve throughout the state. They’ve received a $95.9 million investment from the United States Department of Agriculture’s…… read more »
BJTS 5-25-23
1)Ebony Kimbrough with the 2023 Juneteenth Arkansas Festival Saturday, June 17th in Little Rock with a Parade starting at 11am, the festival is from 3 to 8:30 and fireworks afterwards. It all happens at Interstate Park. For more information call 501-859-3306 (tel:501-859-3306)or visit JUNETEENTHARKANSASFESTIVAL.org (http://juneteentharkansasfestival.org/). 2)Janet Troutman Ward, Palaski County Tax Assessor reminding everyone that…… read more »
BJT 5-18-23
)Rhonda Aaron founder of Sister Friends United a 501c3 non-profit organization consist of a diverse sisterhood of women ranging in age from 27-61. Founded in October 2007 became incorporated in the State of Arkansas with a mission to “empower women to better serve the community”. This Saturday they are hosting their 15th annual “Women of…… read more »
BJTS 4-20-23
1)James O Williams, founder and Philip Hood board member to talk about the Caddy Academy a nonprofit organization providing youth from challenged social and economic backgrounds the opportunity to learn the game of golf, in a safe environment. Their 2023 youth conference is coming on Saturday, May 6 at Horace Mann middle school for more…… read more »
BJTS 4-13-23
1)Demetrius Randall Co-founder of Benevolent Hearts, Inc. Teaming with Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs (RAAD) for the Succeed Without Weed Youth Informational Conference this Saturday evening 7:30 to 9:30 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in LR. Youth eight and older, are encouraged to attend accompanied by parents, and get information on peer pressure from…… read more »
BJTS 3-23-23
1)Paul Person,Interim Director of Recruitment and Admissions to talk about the Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. Summer Bridge Program. It’s a five-week academic enrichment and leadership development program that provides a seamless transitional opportunity for first-time freshmen to get an early and strong start on their college careers. Open to all High School Graduates who plan…… read more »
An HBCU alumna has become Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
After close to a century, Vanderbilt University’s neurosurgery residency program will have its first Black woman resident. Tamia Potter is the first Black woman to accept a spot in the neurosurgery position at the university’s medical center in Nashville, Tennessee. The 26-year-old received the news on March 17 – better known to medical students as…… read more »