By Wanda Hamilton WinthropRockefeller was a remarkable man, and in 1953, he chose to make Arkansas his home. Through his leadership and philanthropy, he transformed the state’s politics, economy, culture, and education for the better. In 1966, he was elected Arkansas’s 37th Governor and served until 1971. His governorship paved the way for future progressive [...]
By Erma Poindexter Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration has been pronounced all across the city of Arkansas and Texas in Texarkana and the surrounding areas. The East Ogden ladies Auxiliary that sponsored a parade through the community of the east side of the city. A program was held at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Greater [...]
The Magnolia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. under the leadership of Dr. Cheryl Felder-Stuart, president presented their 9th annual Christmas Scholarship dinner. The Honorable Walter M. Kimbrough, President of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas was the guest speaker. The event was well attended with approximately 250 attendees at Southern Arkansas [...]
CELEBRATIONS WITH A PURPOSE Lexington (Lex) Porter, an award winning young jazz/contemporary violinist opened the holiday season with “A Holiday Extravaganza” at Porter’s Jazz Cafe in Little Rock. A senior at North East School of Arts in San Antonio, Lex is a member of the San Antonio Youth Orchestra. He has appeared in numerous musical [...]
by Erma Pondexter The Greater Texarkana NAACP held its 36th Annual Banquet on October 22, 2011 at the Texas High Middle School, and the following individuals were recognized for service rendered in their respective areas: President’s Award – Mrs. Willie Ray, Texarkana, Texas City Councilwoman; Organization President’s Award – Texarkana Housing Authority, Ms. Naomi Byrne; [...]
AROUND AND ABOUT LITTLE ROCK By Wanda Hamilton ALL THAT JAZZ In the music world, jazz is warmly embraced by everyone from teenagers to grandparents. A number of jazz themed activities have taken place the last few weeks in Little Rock : Sunday Evening Jazz featuring Lawrence Hamilton, Vocals, Ted Ludwig, Guitar and Joe Cripps, [...]
Former students who integrated three area high schools will be honored during an event Jan. 18 at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, where activities will also include recognizing current students from seven area high schools for their community service. The “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration of Unsung Heroes” is slated for 10 [...]
News From L.A. (Lower Arkansas) By Erma Pondexter Governor Mike Beebe made three appointments to the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, including Dr. Cheryl Stuart, a native of Lewisville, Arkansas and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Stuart has served in other appointed positions as well. Twin City Top Ladies of Distinction, [...]
by Wanda Hamilton 29th Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week Philander Smith College was the setting for the final event of the Little Rock Regional Chamber’s 29th Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week. The college presented and hosted the Business Awards Luncheon. It was held Sept. 19th and featured Hyacinth Vassel, Manager of Inner City Capital Connections [...]
By Wanda Hamilton The 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides was celebrated July 10, 2011 on the lawn of the Old State House Museum. The Honorees, and program Participants arrived on a decorated bus. The Clinton Foundation, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Institute on Race and Ethnicity, The City of Little Rock, Mosaic [...]