Category: AR Opinions
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 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 […]
Brenda Stallings is an adjunct professor and attorney with 29 years of legal experience. She recently prevailed in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit against the Arkansas Public Defender’s Commission, reinforcing her lifelong fight for equity in the justice system. Her honors include the Joya T. Hayes Human Rights & Social Justice Award, the MLK Living Legacy […]
By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff May 25, 2025 – The reconciliation package, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” will now proceed to the U.S. Senate. On April 10, following action in the Senate, the House adopted a final concurrent budget resolution that sets the stage for work on a future reconciliation bill. The Senate’s April 5 amendment […]