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FAYETTEVILLE
Beginner’s Workshop coming September 23rd
Coffee With Small Business Owners
Music Moves Hosts Gospel Celebration - September 24th
@georgesmajesticlounge is the place to be for Tina Turner fans on September 30th!
Skate Workshop w/ Regiie ‘Premier’ Brown
September 30th 5pm-7pm at Starlight Skatium Learn More
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Join us on September 23 for the @bikesbluesandbbq After Party at The Music Depot with music from @djcudcareles!
Bikes Blues and BBQ Gold School Hip Hop Party
September 23rd 9pm-1am OZ Smokehouse Learn More
Valarie & Wallstreet September 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Branjae Live At Turnbow September 28th
Funk Factory @ The Railyard Live - September 29th
BITE Experience @ the LPGA September 30th in partnership with BlackOwnedNWA
HeART OF Dance: Cultural Dance Fest
BENTONVILLE
Funky Jerk Shack with DJ Squaby and Chef Dwayne
Father Daughter Dance Saturday, September 23
SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2023 | BENTONVILLE, AR | FOR MUSIC + ART + TECHNOLOGY
Ephrat Asherie Dance is bringing together award-winning dance legends to perform and teach at a variety of programs from September 26 to October 1 at the Momentary. Learn more about the different ways that you can experience live breaking, hip-hop, house, and vogue showcases live and in-person!
FILM SCREENING AND ARTIST CONVERSATION | CHECK YOUR BODY AT THE DOOR
EPHRAT ASHERIE DANCE PERFORMANCE | UNDERSCORED
SEP 29 – 30, 7 PM | OCT 1, 2 PM
DANCE WORKSHOP | SHAKE-A-LEG WITH EPHRAT AND ARCHIE
A night of local soul and indie hip hop! Performances by @phalco_troutman @oplexmusic and @jasperloganraps. Free entry! Saturday, September 30th at @cache_artist_studios
An Evening with the Oakwood University Aeolians" on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7 pm
HBCU College Fair Saturday, September 30
On the Run to College Tuesday, September 26
Pink and Purple Seminar
Miscellaneous
Club DJ-Every Monday
Dance Fitness for Everybody
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
Hey everyone! We have some exciting news to share! Our Winter Accelerator program application is now open and we want YOU to join us!
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or already have a startup idea, this program is designed to help you thrive in the business world. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and make invaluable connections. Apply now and let your entrepreneurial journey take flight!
Community Announcements
Applications are OPEN for the second cohort of the Master of Music in Black Sacred Music! Priority deadline is October 15th. Visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/black-music/degree.php for more details!
We are also launching the FIRST iteration of our certificate program! Do you want to get certified in the practical aspects of Black Sacred Music? The 16-hour certificate program could be for you! Learn more here: https://nextcatalog.uark.edu/.../blacksacredmusic/index.html
The Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council is initiating a groundbreaking community-wide initiative designed to amplify the voices of the Black community across Northwest Arkansas.
"The State of Black NWA” census project will help us gain a deeper understanding of the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, with a particular focus on members of the Black community.
This comprehensive census, supported by a grant from the Community Engagement Fund at the Arkansas Community Foundation and funding from The Excellerate Foundation, provides an unparalleled opportunity to encapsulate the perspectives of their “beloved community” aiming to elevate their diverse needs and aspirations within the rapidly growing NWA region.
https://www.nwamlk.org/the-state-of-black-nwa
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!