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The newly-transformed galleries introduce visitors to five centuries of American art By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Feb. 1, 2026 – After announcing a $100 expansion in 2022 that will be completed during its 15th anniversary celebration in June, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art reached a major milestone in the new year when the museum’s newly-transformed galleries opened to the public. […]
New $35.8 million program offers $3,500 per apprentice to employers nationwide, aiming to expand advanced manufacturing apprenticeships through a pay-for-performance model. By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 29, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the launch of the first American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund portal in Arkansas. The program, kicked off on Jan. […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 30, 2026 – In a sweeping move that could significantly alter the landscape for minority-owned firms in Arkansas and across the nation, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the suspension of 1,091 firms from its 8(a) Business Development Program. This action, representing approximately 25% of all […]
By The Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 19, 2026 — In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and looking ahead to Black History Month in February, Arkansas Black Vitality is launching a landmark series titled Black Women & The Economy: Empowering Change, Driving Growth, and Shaping the Future. This series moves beyond traditional storytelling […]
