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FAYETTEVILLE
Veteran’s Paint Day with MY-T-BY-DESIGN register
Deal Days at Dirtbag Vintage! learn more
Comedy Night at Restoration Celebrating 25th Church Anniversary
Eats N Beats!
Fall 2023 Neophyte Presentation-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Kappa Kappa Chapter
Scholars-At-Risk Panel Discussion Nov. 15 to Focus on Impact of War learn more
Grand Opening- Aesthetica Fayetteville!
Fall Food and FUN at Culture Cafe
Duke Deuce Live at Nomad’s West End learn more
ROGERS, SPRINGDALE & LOWELL
This Month at the Depot!
Gamenight with 4 The Culture learn more
Open Mic at New Province Brewing- Hosted by Joe Means learn more
Double the stages,double the holidays , double the fun.
@dj_raquel_ in her first late-night headlining affair
Fall into Friendships -Black Girl Magic Brunch learn more
Crown Hookah Lounge Grand Opening!
BENTONVILLE
5th annual Baang and the Gang
”Social Dance Night: An Afro-Fusion Affair
NOV 30, 6:30 PM - 12 AM tickets
Join us for a night of social dancing and culture, featuring feel-good music from local DJs, African wines and handmade items, and creative NWA-based entrepreneurs!
Miscellaneous
Hip Fit with Al’Nicx
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
Is My Business a Fit for Cureate Courses - Northwest Arkansas? apply here
We work with food & farm small business owners who are growing in or are looking to expand their operations to NW Arkansas from around Arkansas and surrounding counties in Oklahoma and Missouri.
For 2024, we are recruiting two cohorts simultaneously, 10-14 businesses per cohort:
• Wholesale/Retail Cohort: farmers, value-add producers, consumer packaged goods (CPG), beverages
• Hospitality Cohort: specialty bakers, caterers, restaurateurs, prepared foods
Both cohorts will be included in a capstone event on April 4, 2024 for an ECLIPSE FOOD FESTIVAL. You must be available on this date in order to be considered. This capstone event will be open to the community —an exciting sales opportunity!
City of Entrepreneurs by Venture Noire
Applications are now open for the inaugural cohort! Northwest Arkansas and Kansas City, MI early stage startups are encouraged to apply for the 8-week program.
Venture Noire’s 2023 City of Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program - Business and program development, education, and mentorship for diverse business owners!
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!
The Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Council is accepting nominations for the “Salute to Greatness” Awards. The awards are given to individuals and an organization in the Northwest Arkansas community that exemplifies excellence in leadership and has a demonstrated commitment to social responsibility in the spirit and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The award categories are as follows:
Dr. John L Colbert Lifetime Achievement Award: In recognition of an individual who has attained merit while enhancing the advancement of his/her community.
Ernestine White-Gibson Individual Achievement Award: This award is given to an individual who has given to his/her community through service, leadership, and commitment.
Rodney Momon Youth Award: In recognition of a youth or young adult who has exemplified strong character, leadership, and service to the community.
Rev. J.A. Hawkins Posthumous Award: In recognition of a person whose life and service had a positive impact on the community.
Organization of Year Award: In recognition of a corporation or organization that has donated time, effort, and financial assistance to the upgrading of the community.
You may nominate an individual for more than one award.
The awards will be presented at the 2024 NWA MLK Recommitment Celebration.
Nominations are due no later than Friday, November 3rd.
To submit a nomination, visit the following website: NWA MLK Salute to Greatness Awards Nomination Form
Please contact Dr. Danielle L. Williams at 479-530-5452 or nwamlk@yahoo.com
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!