Category: News
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 17, 2025—In January, the state and national unemployment rate for Black workers was significantly higher than the rest of the U.S. as deep job cuts across federal agencies and corporate America disproportionately impacted the minority labor pool. The state’s latest unemployment report, released today by the Division of Workforce […]
New budget-cutting executive order targets funding for minority businesses, entrepreneurs and communities By Wesley Brown March 16, 2025 – Two federal agencies dedicated solely to supporting minority businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs are now on the chopping block for permanent closure as the Trump administration implements the Project 2025 blueprint. As the U.S. Senate approved […]
Multibillion dollar superproject is part of fast-growing Delta Digital hub in the Memphis MSA, including northeast Arkansas Memphis, Tenn. – March 14, 2025 – Elon Musk is also rapidly expanding xAI’s $6 billion Colossus supercomputer in Memphis, Tenn., which is expected to benefit Crittenden County and other Arkansas communities that are part of the fast-growing […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 14, 2025—As part of Gov. Sarah Sanders’ efforts to reform Arkansas’ higher education system, the House passed HB1512 on March 13, laying the groundwork for creating the Arkansas ACCESS Act. This bill is designed to address critical issues surrounding access to education, affordability, and student success across the […]
