Category: Corporate
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Feb. 19, 2026 – In 2025, Arkansas had one of the lowest union membership rates in the United States, ranking 47th out of 50 states and tied with Arizona. Only three states—South Carolina, South Dakota, and North Carolina—had lower unionization rates than Arkansas in 2025, according to new data from […]
By Leah Patterson, CEO, Resilient Lean Startup Framework We love to celebrate the idea of grit – the relentless drive to succeed against all odds. We often hear the familiar trope: “hustle harder and you’ll succeed!” But what if grit and hustle aren’t the secrets to success? What if the real key is something we […]
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 Arkansas Black Vitality Staff Jan. 16, 2026 – ESSENCE Communications Inc., the iconic publisher behind ESSENCE Magazine and the annual New Orleans music festival, has unveiled a groundbreaking online shopping platform—WeLoveUs.shop—designed to uplift Black women-led businesses and culturally rooted brands across the country, including Arkansas. Launched during Cyber Week, WeLoveUs.shop is more than just […]