Category: Magazine
By Kenyana Reynolds – Imagine a world where hip-hop beats meet anime heroes, all woven into a tapestry rich with African heritage. This is the creative realm of Jaymar Jamez, a multi-talented artist who blends Afrofuturism, anime, and hip-hop to craft captivating stories. Growing up in an environment where art and music were central, Jamez’s […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff — Shannon Smith, principal broker and owner of SSD Realty Group, recently shared with Arkansas Black Vitality why she entered real estate and what has led her to thrive in the industry. Smith, wife of 17 years to Karoma Smith, is a licensed nurse and will celebrate 30 years in […]
The Good Stuff By Dwain Hebda — The first time Harvey Williams showed his family the downtown Helena storefront where his vision for the distillery Delta Dirt was to be realized, he got a couple of sideways glances. Even today, as the stylish tasting room and production facility gleams on one corner of Helena, the […]
Meet Santa Chris, Arkansas’s Black Santa “I still remember his name, Peyton,” says Chris Kennedy aka “Santa Chris” as he runs his fingers through his white beard and recalls the moment that still impacts him today. In a state of amazement, Peyton said to Santa Chris, “You look just like me.” Then, he pressed his […]