By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Bentonville, Ark. — March 19, 2026 — After featuring GloRilla, John Legend, and the Wu-Tang Clan on stage in northwest Arkansas, the 2026 music season at the Momentary in Bentonville will kick off this spring with artists like 10-time GRAMMY Award nominee Wiz Khalifa, along with GRAMMY Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz and a […]
By The Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 19, 2026 — In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and looking ahead to Black History Month in February, Arkansas Black Vitality is launching a landmark series titled Black Women & The Economy: Empowering Change, Driving Growth, and Shaping the Future. This series moves beyond traditional storytelling […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Jan. 16, 2026 — Walmart Inc. has announced a major leadership transition, naming Latriece Watkins as the new President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., effective February 1, 2026. This appointment marks a significant moment for both the retail giant and the state of Arkansas, as Watkins—a McGehee native and Arkansas […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 16, 2026 – ESSENCE Communications Inc., the iconic publisher behind ESSENCE Magazine and the annual New Orleans music festival, has unveiled a groundbreaking online shopping platform—WeLoveUs.shop—designed to uplift Black women-led businesses and culturally rooted brands across the country, including Arkansas. Launched during Cyber Week, WeLoveUs.shop is more than just […]