Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
As national immigration policy continues to change- and quickly- immigrants of all backgrounds are facing increased uncertainty and complexity in understanding their rights and accessing support. Local organizations like The Alliance for Immigrant Respect and Education, or AIRE for short, are playing a key role in helping individuals navigate these challenges.
Saturday, Feb. 22, the next iteration of the Black-Owned Northwest Arkansas Business Expo will be at the Fayetteville Town Center. Last week, organizers Jasmine Hudson and J’Aaron Merchant came to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the expo.