Category: Communities
By Leah Patterson “Just be consistent.” “Set a schedule and follow it.” “Get up at 5 a.m. every morning.” “Batch your work every week.” Intelligent founders hear this advice and – believe me when I say – they try. They are not willy-nilly bailing on tasks. They are not lazy. They are not “not hungry […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff LITTLE ROCK — Feb. 10, 2026 – With the final day of voter registration behind us and the March 3 preferential primary less than a month away, Arkansas voters are preparing to navigate a changing electoral landscape. As early voting begins on Feb. 17, community leaders emphasize the importance of […]
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 Feb. 7, 2026 – For Black Arkansans, the state’s shifting population landscape is more than just numbers—it’s a story of resilience, opportunity, and challenge. As newly released Census Bureau 2025 estimates reveal, Arkansas’s overall population is growing, but the impact is uneven: vibrant urban centers like Little Rock and […]
