Category: Central Arkansas
By the Arkansas Black Vitality StaffLITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Feb. 20, 2026 – The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) today approved the initial tranche of Arkansas’s more than $1.2 billion in federal funds from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program awards, allocating $126.1 million to expand high-speed broadband access in most rural areas of […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff LITTLE ROCK — Feb. 10, 2026 – With the final day of voter registration behind us and the March 3 preferential primary less than a month away, Arkansas voters are preparing to navigate a changing electoral landscape. As early voting begins on Feb. 17, community leaders emphasize the importance of […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Feb. 7, 2026 – For Black Arkansans, the state’s shifting population landscape is more than just numbers—it’s a story of resilience, opportunity, and challenge. As newly released Census Bureau 2025 estimates reveal, Arkansas’s overall population is growing, but the impact is uneven: vibrant urban centers like Little Rock and […]
