Category: News
July/August 2024
By Angel Burt – Bentonville, Ark. – The Momentary, part of the Crystal Bridges Museum of America Art in Bentonville, recently held a private tour of the new Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax exhibition attended by Arkansas Black Vitality. The five-month showcase initially kicked off on May 25 with a concert by R&B artist John Legend. […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff — One of Keisha Walker’s most unforgettable experiences occurred over two decades ago when she set out to purchase her first home. At around 20 years old and working at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), Walker submitted an offer along with a $500 earnest money order for […]
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 […]