Mid August Fun!
A Note for paid subscribers
Paid subscribers get free access to Early Bird tickets and the After Party for the Black-owned NWA expo! Paid subscribers will receive 2 tickets to the email you used to subscribe to the newsletter. In the case your ticket goes to spam, simply give your name during check-in and we'll get you squared away. Early Bird tickets come with a complimentary mimosa to get your shopping started right!
Another Black-owned NWA Expo is coming!
Are you a member of the NW Arkansas community who values people, connections, good vibes and a good time?
This event is tailored for you!
All are welcome to attend and support local Black-owned businesses by engaging with and purchasing their products/services. We hope to see you and your family at Theater Squared in Fayetteville to join us in celebration of August being National Black-Owned Business Month.
More Expo Details:
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Location: Theater Squared, located at 477 W Spring Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Time: General Public Admission starts at 11 AM - 4 PM. Doors will open to Early Bird ticket holders only from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The 4TCNWA After Party will be from 6-10pm! The afterparty is 21+
Get your tickets! General admission to the Black-owned NWA expo is free. However, there is a charge for early bird access and tickets to the after party.
For Paid Subscribers:
Paid subscribers will get free early bird tickets and free tickets to the after party! Stay tuned for more details.
Black In NWA
Now for more upcoming local events!
Fayetteville
The Black Action Collective Hosts Hydrate For Hope – August 1st – August 31st. The Hydrate for Hope initiative will take place from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm at the Genesis Church. The event is being carried out by the Black Action Collective, Iota Phi Theta, Fraternity, Inc., and Councilman D’Andre Jones.
Will you help hydrate the homeless and save lives? Drop off bottled water and make a difference in our community. Individuals contributions will be recognized in our newsletter, on our website, and on our social media platforms.
Voices of Diversity Hosts Back to School Cookout - August 27th 3:00-7:00 pm Wilson Park in Fayetteville. They're back! Mark the date and visualize a good time for a good reason. All are welcome. FREE food and drinks, Games, Music, and community unity. Voices of Diversity is asking for school supplies that will be donated to a local school/class.
Can't forget the students! See below for several University of Arkansas Back to School events for the Culture!
Black Student Hair Affair, August 30th
Alpha Phi Alpha Ice Breaker, August 20th
Hill-ish, September 1st
Rogers & Springdale
This Friday, our friends at Her Set Her Sound will be hosting a party at Railyard Live! An awesome event line up of talented DJs that we love.
Flofree Foundation and Lighthouse Solutions are two Black-owned Organizations that will be at the talk on reproductive health on the 31st at Ozark Beer Company. This is super important to us we hope you join in the conversation!
Bentonville
We're Jammin'! Can't wait for the Reggae Bash at the Bentonville Tap Room next Saturday!
Business Resource Corner
Best of Northwest Arkansas presented by Celebrate Magazine! Nominate your favorite Black-owned Businesses.
It’s that time again! It is our pleasure each December to shine the spotlight on area businesses that excel in their respective fields and help make Northwest Arkansas such a great place to live, work, and play. Show your support for the places you frequent and vote now for the VERY BEST of 2022!
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 received your information!