Melanin Moments: This Week's NWA Black Events
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FAYETTEVILLE
Saturday Night Vibe at Wellington’s learn more
NAACP Monthly Meeting: follow along
Meet Magdalene’s Executive Director learn more
Join us for an exclusive screening of Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land from Executive Producer Al Roker. Gaining Ground explores why Black ownership of farmland has dwindles to alarmingly low numbers and examines the causes, effects, and solutions to the issues affecting Black land loss. learn more
Wednesday March 13th
University of Arkansas Art Exhibition: Blue Magic learn more
The “Blue Magic” art exhibit is open to the public and can be visited on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Outdoor Movie: Wish (PG) learn more
Friday, March 22 7:30pm - 9:00pm Fayetteville Public Library
Meeting: J.B. and Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade
NWA Dr. Martin Lither King Jr. Council Presents learn more
Friday March 22nd register
Disney’s Aladdin tickets
DATE: March 26-31 LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
Alaina Roberts, from The University of Pittsburgh, will be delivering the History Department’s annual Timothy Donovan Lecture on Thursday, March 28 at 6:00 PM in Gearhart 026 (Honors Auditorium) learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
2nd Saturdays 90’s Vibes with 4 The Culture NWA learn more
The Music Depot reopens with a exciting jazz show with two National Recording Artist, Dallas Smooth Jazz Artist, Tom Braxton and NWA's own Michael Fields Jr. learn more
Chill & Paint Workshop with Shay Holloway learn more
Strollin’ for the Colon 5k + Call to Action learn more
TICKETS ON SALE NOW | The Art of Welcome Gala
This gala will be held at the beautiful @barnatthesprings on Saturday, April 20th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm learn more
BENTONVILLE & GENTRY
East African Food and Beverage experience at Asami this Saturday. 3/9/24
Join us at 200 E Main Street, Gentry, AR, for an unforgettable culinary adventure!
Proceeds to Friends of African children
Book your ticket here.
Gamma Phi Delta Clothing Drive March 9th
2024 Debutante Ball learn more
Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Four Points by Sheraton in Bentonville, Arkansas
Join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ®️Phi Alpha Omega Chapter for "Building Your Financial Legacy” learn more
Lecture: Birding with Christian Cooper learn more
Crystal Bridges MAR 16, 11 AM - 12 PM
REGGAE RISING returns to B'Ville Saturday March 16 learn more
Textured Hair event leading up to Fashion Week. RSVP is free. Reserve your spot today! https://form.jotform.com/240525279740155
Fragile Figures: Beings and Time learn more
21C BENTONVILLE Feb 2024 - Jan 2025
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
From the micro systems at work in the human body, to the macro forces— the environmental, social, cultural, and political—that shape how we see self and other, the artworks featured in Fragile Figures: Beings and Time illuminate the complexity of identity, revealing intersections between vulnerability and power in portraiture. Individual and group identity are approached through direct references to noted works from art history, connecting past events to current issues.
Alfred Conteh, Aaron (detail), 2018. Acrylic, atomized steel dust and soil on canvas
Miscellaneous
Club DJ-Every Monday
Dance Fitness for Everybody
Mon: Rogers Activity Center 5:30pm starting Jan 8th
Tues: Clubhaus Fitness at 6:15 pm starting next Tues Jan 9th
Wed: Rogers Activity Center 5:30 pm starting Jan 3rd
Sun: Crunch at 2 pm starting Jan 14 th
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
2024 Unity Conference for Professionals registration
Friday, March 8 · 11am - 3pm CST
Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
3303 South Pinnacle Hills Parkway Rogers, AR 72758
Join us at the Unity Conference, a transformative event at the intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Community Announcements
Please join us on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual Political Action Forum to discuss political issues that impact the State of Arkansas and to inspire voter registration and engagement. Our program participants include:
Dr. Chris Jones, Moderator
Former State Senator Joyce Elliott, Panelist
Representative. Kenneth B. Ferguson, District 64, Panelist
Representative Jay Richardson, District 49, Panelist
Senator Reginald Murdock, District 9, Panelist
To Register: https://uapb-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w6iH9_BhRNqAcRONLC5PuA
Your Vote Matters!
Hosted by The Links, Incorporated, National Trends and Services Facet of the Little Rock (AR) Chapter, Pine Bluff (AR) Chapter, and Northwest Arkansas (AR) Chapter.
For Questions: NorthwestArkansasLinks@gmail.com
Applications for the 2023-2024 Phi Alpha Omega Memorial Scholarship are available! Eligible students can visit akapao.com/scholarships/ to complete the scholarship application.
The deadline for all applications is Sunday, April 7, 2024.
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!