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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 Arkansas Black Vitality Nov. 25, 2025 — The unanimous appointment of Michael J. Bender as the permanent CEO of Kohl’s is significant, as it adds his name to the small, exclusive list of Black chief executives leading Fortune 500 companies. Bender’s leadership at the $18 billion retailer places him alongside a distinguished group of […]
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 […]