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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Nov. 23, 2025 — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has announced the launch of Building Bridges, a new lecture series celebrating the American spirit of meeting in the middle with curiosity, courage, and care. The inaugural program on Monday, December 1, will feature a conversation with President Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States. Hosted by Crystal Bridges Board Chair […]
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Story is Courtesy of ARPolitics101 Nov. 30, 2025 — The 2026 election filing period officially ended on Nov. 12, bringing out a diverse group of 40 Black candidates vying for federal, state, and judicial offices. This group includes 20 men and 20 women from 14 counties. Of these candidates, 31 are running as Democrats, a […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality staff Nov. 29, 2025 — The Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative (ABPC) is marking a major milestone this December with its fifth annual Convening, a sold-out evening event at the Clinton Presidential Library on Tuesday, Dec. 2. More than 100 leaders from across the nonprofit, education, and business sectors will gather at […]
By Angel Townsend Burt | Arkansas Black Vitality When poet Erica James speaks, her words carry the quiet strength of a woman who has learned to make peace with pain. Her debut book, Hearts of Poetry, is more than a collection of verses — it’s a sacred testimony of grief, faith, and transformation. The book […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality — Nov. 18, 2025 — Philander Smith University has received a transformative $19 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest single contribution in the institution’s 147-year history. University leaders hailed the donation as a resounding vote of confidence in Philander Smith’s mission to educate academically accomplished students who are […]
