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Black-Owned NWA
Fayetteville
Full List of Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebrations
Martin Luther King Jr Service Project
Sat, January 14, 2023, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Asbell Elementary School
Donate Gloves, Socks, and Sweaters
https://facebook.com/events/s/community-service-project/711025550753992/
27th Annual Recommitment Celebration
Sat, January 14, 2023, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
Join us for our 27th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Recommitment Celebration. The celebration is designed to raise funds for our scholarship endowment, honor new scholarships recipients and community leaders. We are excited to feature an intimate conversation with Dr. Cornel West.
MLK Memorial Celebration
Join the NWA MLK Council, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Sunday, Jan. 15th at 3:00 pm at St James Missionary Baptist Church
MLK Dream Keepers Youth Breakfast
January 16th at 8:00 am
Featured Speaker: Taylor Davis, Past President, MLK Dream Keepers
Address: 491 Razorback Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701
https://facebook.com/events/s/mlk-dream-keepers-youth-breakf/857365952190243/
MLK Dream Keepers' Youth Engagement Program
January 16th at 9:30 am 11:30am
Co-sponsored by UA Intramural Sports and Intercollegiate Athletes.
https://facebook.com/events/s/mlk-dream-keepers-youth-engage/1146249109421728/
MLK Freedom March
January 16th at 11:00 am
https://facebook.com/events/s/mlk-freedom-march/1645774662549110/
MLK Noon Day Vigil
January 16th at 12:00 pm
Sponsored by UA Associated Student Government & Black Students Association
https://facebook.com/events/s/university-of-arkansas-noon-da/1322560438597269/
NW2D Salon Open House Grand Opening
Jan.22nd
1617 N. College Ave Suite102
Fayetteville, Ar 72701
https://linktr.ee/NW2DSalon
Chick Corea Afro-Caribbean Experience
DATE: Friday, Jan. 27, 7:30pm
LOCATION: Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center
TICKETS: $53 (Cabaret Seating); $33 (Theater Seating)
The Music of Sam Cooke The King of Soul starring Bradd Marquis
DATE: Monday, Jan. 30, 7pm
LOCATION: Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
TICKETS: Starting at $29
https://waltonartscenter.org/tickets/series/concert-series/music-of-sam-cooke/
Rogers & Springdale
NWA Area Alumnae Chapter Presents: “J13 Mix and Mingle”
Sat, January 14, 2023, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CST
Aloft Hotel Rogers-Bentonville 1103 South 52nd Street Rogers, AR 72758
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-me-back-old-skool-vibes-tickets-500147102447
Special Edition of REGGAE RISING
January 21, 2023, 9:00 PM
New location for this month ➡ Crown Hookah Lounge in Rogers, AR
Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Pageant: open house sessions
January 22nd: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Springdale Public Library
January 29th: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Hyatt Fayetteville
Pi Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is excited to announce the Annual Parade of Fashion: Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Pageant! This event supports our scholarship program and is a rewarding opportunity for children and teens ages 0-18 to explore personal development in areas of leadership, communication, life skills, self-esteem, intrinsic fortitude, and so much more!
Network And Pop Up Shop
Sun, January 29, 2023, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST
2231 Lowell Rd Suite G1 2231 Lowell Road Springdale, AR 72764
Food by Tori N Nessa
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/network-and-pop-up-shop-tickets-505750793237
Bentonville
I Have a Dream Story Time
January 14th 11:15am
Bentonville Public Library
https://facebook.com/events/s/i-have-a-dream-storytime-in-ce/482767010605034/
Synesthesia at the Momentary
January 19th 6pm-8pm
Now trending: non-alcoholic drinks! For this month’s Tastemakers The Momentary is partnering with Pink House Alchemy for a non-alcoholic flavor workshop, "Synesthesia." Whether you’re starting the year off with Dry January or are curious about flavor combos, you’ll discover how Pink House Alchemy transcends alternatives to spirited drinks and learn how to create great-tasting flavor palates at home.
Join in January 19 from 6-8 pm for an evening of NA drinks, chef-crafted small bites, and perfect pairing tutorials from PHA ambassadors A Black Coffee Table and Morgan Shortt.
You’ll take home a kit of supplies, mixers, and ingredients that will let you experiment with your own NA flavor combinations!
Miscellaneous
Every Monday
Join Melanie @melbellgaz for Yoga Flow Monday evenings at 7pm @ Conley Fitness!
Conley Fitness, LLC (@conleyfitness) • Instagram photos and videos
Every Wednesday
Cardio Groove with Kathy at 6pm
$10 Guest Fee Free for Conley Fitness Members
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 rollbounce on from 8pm to 11pm.
Business Resource Corner
E for All Northwestar
CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!
The applications are now O P E N for the Spring All-Ideas Pitch Contest! Do you want to pitch your business or idea for the chance to receive expert feedback and win cash prizes? Apply today using the link in our bio! Deadline to apply is February 16th and the contest will be held on March 2nd. Ideas in all stages are welcome to apply!
For The Community
New Year New You #BlackGirlYoga
January is gonna be BIG at Elxr Yoga Lounge
New year’s sale January 1- January 31.
*New monthly autopay members get 50% off their first full month of unlimited classes. (Text “membership” to 479-310-5199)
* 10% off 6 or 12 months of unlimited classes when you pre-pay upfront. (discounts taken at checkout.)
* 10% off 50 class pack (discount taken at check out)
Beginners workshops are happening in both locations on Sunday, January 15th 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM with @missravon91 and @jennxcole Click the link in our bio to sign up!
Woken Soul Yoga And Counseling
Monthly, virtual yoga class for people of Black heritage who identify as female and/or exist in female bodies.
They started with this class because of what Black women (identified, bodied, and perceived) experience in society. Woken Soul Yoga And Counseling wants to create a space where they can recognize the beauty in each other and cultivate community.
This class begins 1/14/23 and will be donation based.
Email:wokensoulyoga@gmail.com to sign up!
Venmo: @Shakira-Eakins
Cashapp: $shakiraeakins1
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 received your information!