July 19, 2018 -Rachel Luckett, Outreach Director for UAPB-North Little Rock Campus | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff re-opens their Science Program in North Little Rock. This undergraduate degree program in regulatory sciences is intended to prepare students in Central Arkansas for careers related to regulatory and compliance activities with Federal, State, and Local…… read more »
It’s Our Time is a movement of powerful women who will come together to uplift with music, comedy, motivation and empowerment. I ask you…What happens when strong, positive and successful women come together for a common cause? Life changing moments! Sisters United: It’s Our Time is a one of a kind evening of entertainment…… read more »
June 28, 2018 -Greg Summers, retired Little Rock Fire Chief; Joe Gray, retired Little Rock Chief Fire Marshal; and Telly Noel, Sr. of Vibe Events invites you to the 9th Annual Firefighters All-White Affair, presented by F.I.R.E.S. Inc. & Vibe Events, Saturday, July 7th from 8pm-2am at the Downtown Marriott Hotel on the River Top, #3…… read more »
June 21, 2018 -Christine Alongi, Director of Strong Hearts Rehabilitation Center at the Arkansas Heart Hospital | Summer is a great time to get outside for hiking, biking and running around with friends, but having fun in the sun also requires proper hydration. Dehydration is caused by lack of fluids. Increased perspiration, vomiting or diarrhea…… read more »
June 14, 2018 -Raymond Allmon, Outreach Director for Friendship Aspire Academy Public Charter School and Leta Anthony, Consultant | Friendship Public Charter School is one of the oldest minority charter schools in the nation and has been in existence for 20 plus years and has 100% college acceptance rate. Fifteen schools are located throughout the…… read more »
June 07, 2018 -Jimmy Warren, 100 Suits Program Manager; Fredrick Washington, Mirror Me custom clothing line; and Katie Hargis, Grants Administrator | Pulaski County Youth Services debuts 100 Suits, a free program for young men ages 11-19. In collaboration with community partners and donors, 100 Suits will connect young men from underserved communities in Pulaski…… read more »
May 31, 2018 -Derek Lewis II & Dr. Lanita White of the UAMS 12th Street Health and Wellness Center | The annual Health & Wellness Community Expo presented by the Derek Lewis Foundation will be held, Saturday, June 2nd from 8am-1:30pm at St. John Baptist Church, 2501 South Main Street in Little Rock. There will be free health screenings,…… read more »
May 24, 2018 -Yolanda Holmes, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Arkansas State Program Manager | With Memorial Day around the corner and high school and college students celebrating graduations, we want to help keep this message in the forefront. If you plan on drinking, don’t drive, and if you are under 21, don’t drink. Some…… read more »
-Kevin Wilcox, Former Co-Chair of the Greek Food Festival and Chrissy Chatham, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas | The 34th International Greek Food Festival will be held Friday, May 18th thru Sunday, May 20th (Fri. & Sat.: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Sun.: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) at the…… read more »
(via Essence.com) ESSENCE Festival is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our All-Star Gospel Tribute with a star-studded afternoon of music and inspiration honoring Gospel music legend, Dottie Peoples. Click HERE to register for the free 2018 ESSENCE Festival Conference & Expos Daytime Experiences Per usual, the All-Star Gospel Tribute will close out our 3-day Conference & Expos festivities…… read more »
May 10, 2018 -Michael Poore, LRSD Superintendent and Booker Arts Magnet students, Naomi Mkaneawire (5th grade), and Beck Hudelson (4th grade) | Arkansas reads one book is a district-wide initiative. Little Rock School District is highlighting reading and tying it to financial literacy. One Book One District is the slogan. All students are enjoying the…… read more »