TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SHOP OUR COFFEE AND SUPPORT THE EXPO
head to the closest Onyx Coffee Lab, purchase a box, and support the expo!
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Expo Sponsorships Now Open!
Get your brand in front of over 20,000 community members through our social media, newsletter, email list, and event attendees by sponsoring the 2025 Black Owned Business Expo! This is a great opportunity to connect with a diverse and engaged audience while supporting local Black businesses. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SHOP OUR COFFEE AND SUPPORT THE EXPO
Black Owned NWA and Onyx Coffee Lab are excited to announce their collaboration for a special edition coffee available exclusively for the month of September. This unique blend celebrates the vibrant culture and community of Northwest Arkansas and features exclusive packaging showcasing the artwork of local artist Joëlle Storet. With every pack of coffee sold, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the Black Owned Business Expo, scheduled for February 22, 2025, in celebration of Black History Month. Coffee is for sale at all Northwest Arkansas Onyx Locations
FEATURED EVENT
KEHLANI CRASH WORLD TOUR with FLO & ANYCIA
Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 8:00pm Walmart AMP tickets
Kehlani will open your eyes, open your mind, and open your heart. For as blunt as they may be about life, longing, lust, and love, their music occupies an elevated state above even the best high -- yet accessible by simply listening. Check Instagram next week for a giveaway!
FAYETTEVILLE
The BAS and Friends Tailgates are free to attend.
Registration required for unlimited food and drinks. learn more
Soulja Boy will be coming to Fayetteville on Friday, October 4th at JJ's Live! learn more
Some Enchanted Evening Thursday, Oct. 10, 7pm tickets
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center TICKETS: $10
If you own property in the proposed Black Historic District in Fayetteville, join NWA Black Heritage at our clinic on October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m learn more
Nic Stone will be at FPL on Tuesday, October 15. learn more
We booked Mr. LSU, DJ Diesel AKA Shaquille O'neal the night before LSU AT Arkansas on October 19th to throw the biggest party in the STATE! tickets
Homecoming Stepshow Oct 18th learn more
Don't miss THE RETURN of BigXthaPlug to JJ's Live on October 25th with special guests Ro$ama and Yung Hood on the Take Care Tour!
Grab tickets here: https://www.prekindle.com/.../11435-bigxthaplug-fayetteville
Crimson Vibes Sunday, October 27 tickets
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
Prost to 2 years of Bauhaus Biergarten! 🍻 Come celebrate our 2nd birthday with a cold German beer, freshly baked pretzels, and savory brats. We’re proud to be part of the Springdale, Arkansas community. Join us in raising a glass to many more years of good times and great brews! Friday, October 4th 4pm-10pm
We are celebrating Mike, Jeron, and Haywood at the Music Depot, and you're invited. learn more
Jogger and Tracksuits Party Oct 4th learn more
Rooted Movement Collective is bringing a hip hop dance class to the library for grades 4-7! Learn the culture, history and foundations of hip hop dance in a fun atmosphere that will build confidence and social skills. There are four sessions: Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28 from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Spots are limited, so register today! learn more
If you have daughter between the ages of 11-13, please consider registering them to attend! https://forms.gle/g8zL9pCak5Vc987u9
Luther George Park Revival Weekend on October 11-12 learn more
THE MUSIC DEPOT DeeDee Jones Oct 12th learn more
Boo-Lucious! with Chef Sheena Oct 14th learn more
Black Girls Talk event, hosted by Ashley Carter: Art of Healing: Sip N Paint! Oct.18th learn more
THE MUSIC DEPOT SOAR Oct 18th learn more
DJ Night at the Depot Oct 18th learn more
Don Toliver Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
Walmart AMP get tickets here
THE MUSIC DEPOT Jokes on us Comedy Night Oct 25th learn more
BENTONVILLE CENTERTON& GENTRY
Indie Artist Showcase Oct. 4th learn more
Bentonville Together - 3rd Annual Celebration Oct 5 learn more
Pink & Purple Seminar, hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Phi Alpha Omega Chapter and the Tea Rose Foundation of Northwest Arkansas. Oct 10th learn more
KANINI FEST OCT 11-13 learn more
BLACK ART ON DISPLAY
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
MYSTIC PARALLAX | AWOL ERIZKU learn more
EXHIBITION | GALLERIES MOMENTARY MAY 25 – OCT 13, 2024
Mystic Parallax is the first major monograph (co-published by the Momentary and Aperture) and exhibition by this rising interdisciplinary artist. It blends his studio practice with work made as an in-demand editorial photographer, and features his conceptual portraits of leading Black cultural figures, such as Amanda Gorman, Michael B. Jordan, Pharrell Williams, and Solange. As Erizku has said, “It’s important for me to create confident, powerful, downright regal images of Black people.”
Awol Erizku, Heads #2 (detail), 2013; from Awol Erizku: Mystic Parallax (Aperture, 2023). Courtesy of the artist
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar
DATE: Thursday, Nov. 21, 7pm
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
Classes| Recurring Events | and more!
Walk, Jog, Run Every Sunday at 2:00pm learn more
Club DJ-Every Monday
Fitness step class: “Xtreme Hip Hop” in Springdale, Arkansas
Jones Center in Springdale on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30PM
Join us at McClure Fitness on Wednesdays at 6PM!
Straightright Fitness It's FREE every Saturday morning! Register
The Vibe Dance Classes learn more
Business Resource Corner
Attention NWA Food & Farm Entrepreneurs: The Heartland Regional Food Business Center (@heartlandfoodbusiness) has over $3.7 million in grants available to support you!
🌾Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
🌾Grant Amounts: $5,000 - $50,000
🌾Project Duration: 12 months from the award date
The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation (OEI) offers free learning and development opportunities (formerly known as workshops) focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation for University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, and members of the NWA community. learn more
Community Announcements
2024 Candidate Forum – Benton & Washington Counties
Join the NAACP and Northwest Arkansas (AR) Chapter of The Links Incorporated, in partnership with the Unified Civic Engagement Coalition (UCEC), for a virtual Candidate Forum on Monday, October 14, 2024, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Hear from local and state candidates as they discuss their vision for Benton and Washington counties.
Moderators:
- Randy Wilburn, Founder, I am Northwest Arkansas
- Emma Willis, CEO, Impact Period LLC Register Here:
[Click to Register] https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1AWW7s2iQv67Pc1fFoXHBg
New Wellness Center in Bentonville!
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!
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