Beyond Dreaming: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in Our Region
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FAYETTEVILLE
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the NWA MLK Council COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT more information
Saturday, January 13th at John L Colbert Middle School (888 S Rupple Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704) from 9:00AM to 12:00PM. Volunteers are welcome and needed.
BIKE.POC and @nwablackheritage are joining forces for a Day of Service in honor of Martin Luther King’s legacy.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT NOON DAY VIGIL more information
Join the University of Arkansas Association of Student Government for their noon day vigil on Monday, January, 13th at Faulkner Performing Arts Center (453 Garland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701). Their special guest speaker is LaTosha Brown, an American community organizer, political strategist, and consultant. She is the co-founder of the voting rights group Black Voters Matter.
28th Annual Recommitment Celebration tickets
Saturday, January 13 · 3:30pm CST
Fayetteville Public Library Events Center
Loston Harris Trio tickets
DATE: Saturday, Jan. 13, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
THE ULTIMATE PRINCE TRIBUTE by Drummerboyinfinity learn more
MLK MEMORIAL PROGRAM tickets
Join us Sunday, January 14th for our MLK Memorial Program at The Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church (764 W. North St., Fayetteville, AR 72701) at 3:00PM
Our featured speaker is Tim Cooper, Senior Vice-President of Supply Chain, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
28TH ANNUAL MLK DREAMKEEPERS BREAKFAST more information
Join us at the Jennelle Y. Hembree Alumni House (491 N. Razorback Road Fayetteville, AR) on Monday, January 15th at 8:00 A.M. for our 28th Annual Dreamkeeper’s breakfast.
MLK DREAMKEEPERS|UOFA INTERCOLLEGIATE more information
Join the NWA MLK Dreamkeepers immediately following the Dreamkeepers breakfast on Monday, January 15th (approximately 9:45 A.M.) at the University of Arkansas HPER building (155 Stadium Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701)
28th Annual Freedom March more information
Join us for the 28th Annual Freedom March on Monday, January 15th, 2024. The March begins at 11:00 A.M. It takes place at the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and Razorback Rd in Fayetteville, AR
Dirtbag Vintage Patch Party! dm for details
An Evening with Na’Tosha Devon and Olympia J. Atkinson learn more
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band tickets
DATE: Friday, Feb. 2, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville Film Festival learn more
Saturday, Feb. 3
Arkansas Black Film & Music Expo happening on February 9 and 10, 2024
Bob Marley’s 79th Birthday Bash tickets
Feb 10th 2024 7:00 PM
George's Majestic Lounge 519 W Dickson St Fayetteville, AR 72701
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Join us as we celebrate 111 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Social Action on Saturday January 13th, 2024 at the Aloft Hotel.
Sorors, you are invited! Come out to the 2024 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Founders Day Celebration hosted by the Pi Chi Zeta Chapter of Northwest Arkansas. We are excited to celebrate 104 years!
Springdale 7th Annual MLK Celebration Weekend learn more
January 14th the family fun day will take place at Treehouse Panty learn more
802 W. Allen Ave Springdale
Canopy is thrilled to announce its first fundraiser of the year, "Feasts with Friends," a captivating dining experience designed to unite the NWA community through the shared joys of food, engaging conversation, and a celebration of diversity. register
Join us at Ozark Beer Company in Rogers, AR for two adventure short documentary showings. We'll be showing "Malik" and "Lando Steezy” January 25th more information
Arkansas Arts Academy Dance department presents “Freedom Speaks” under the direction of dance instructor, Mr. Todd Belin. This Black History program will celebrate the contributions of Black people to American culture through food, dance, music, spoken word, fashion and more. The goal of this event is to create inclusion, to encourage diversity, and to enhance the motive of arts integration in our school. The program will include performances by students and community artists as well as guest appearances!!
BENTONVILLE
The Beloved Community Festival: A Tribute to Unity & Culture more information
Time: 6 PM to 10 PM
Where: Crystal Bridges Museum, Northwest Arkansas
Pretty in Pajamas Vision Board Party tickets
Date: Sat, Jan 20 • 6:00 PM CST
Location: 8200 Southwest Regional Airport Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72713
Open Craft Night - Friday January 26 tickets here
Two Friends Books, in partnership with Bentonville Public Library, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of Chain Gang All Stars and Friday Black.
THE SOUL REBELS WITH SPECIAL GUEST TALIB KWELI tickets
Momentary | RØDE HOUSE
FEB 2, 7 PM
Miscellaneous
Club DJ-Every Monday
Dance Fitness for Everybody
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Springdale, Arkansas
Every Thursday
Did you know every Thursday at Starlight Skatium is Adult Skate Night? With DJ Mixx Tenn on the 1's and 2's you can get your roll bounce on from 8pm to 11pm.
Business Resource Corner
🌟 Elevate Your Business at the Black Owned NWA Expo 2024! 🚀
Dear Black Owned NWA Community,
Exciting news! The Black Owned NWA Expo 2024 is just around the corner(FEBRUARY 24TH), and we're thrilled to invite you to be a part of this celebration of entrepreneurial excellence in Northwest Arkansas!
🚨 Booth Fee Update:
To enhance your experience, the booth fee for the Expo is now $200. We believe in investing in your success and providing an unparalleled platform for visibility and connection.
🌈 Exclusive Early Bird Offer:
But here's the scoop—secure your booth before January 6th, and you can take advantage of our Early Bird Offer, locking in your spot for just $150! This limited-time discount is our way of saying thank you for being an essential part of the Black Owned NWA community.
Why Dive In?
The Black Owned NWA Expo isn't just an event—it's a movement! 🌍 Showcase your magic, connect with a vibrant audience, and become a driving force in the empowerment of Black-owned businesses.
🔥 Ready to make waves? Click [here]to secure your booth at the discounted rate!
Act Fast – Early Bird Offer Ends January 6th!
We can't wait to see your business shine at the Expo. Thank you for being the heartbeat of the Black Owned NWA community!
Community Announcements
NWA MLK Council Hosts
Beloved Community Podcast listen here
We invite the community to the Beloved Community Podcast brought to you by KUAF and the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr Council. The Beloved Community Podcast is designed with community in mind, we seek to highlight individuals and organizations that strive to build Dr. King’s beloved community in the Northwest Arkansas region, the state of Arkansas and beyond.
Each month, you’ll hear from leaders in our community, working to combat poverty,
racism, and inequity and promote the ideals of the Beloved Community where injustice ceases and love prevails!
Black-Owned NWA Shoppable Directory
We celebrate, amplify, and highlight Black Owned Businesses 24/7. Black Owned NWA is excited to announce our partnership with Pebble to develop a shoppable directory for Black Owned Businesses in the region.
Shop Here:https://pebble.shop/community/black-owned-nwa
Join Here:https://shopwithpebble.com/login?r=%2Faccount%2Finvitation%2F09b27cb2-b040-4c13-9d69-0974d548f5ee
Black-Owned NWA Social Media Highlight
Want to be featured on BlackOwnedNWA?
We can't express how excited we are to feature local black-owned brands and the owners behind them! Featuring you and your business is truly a privilege and we appreciate your time. The goal of BlackOwnedNWA is to be a resource of all things Black excellence in the region.
To be featured on BlackOwnedNWA's Instagram and Facebook page:
Step 1- Email us your responses to the interview questions below jazzyjaenwa@gmail.com
Step 2- Send us the highest quality pictures of you, your service/product, and location if applicable
Step 3- Include the best way for our followers to find you (i.e. social media handles)
Interview Questions
1- Tell us about yourself. (This should be written in the first person as you will be introducing yourself to the BlackOwnedNWA community) Give us 4-6 sentences that showcase the best of you!
Prompts: Your name, where you are originally from, how long you've lived in the area, etc.
2- Tell us about your business.
3- Why did you start your business?
4- What advice would you give other Black entrepreneurs starting out, especially in Northwest Arkansas?
5-What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?
What to expect:
You’ll be featured on the BlackOwnedNWA Instagram 2 to 6 weeks after we receive your information!