The BeLOVEd Community
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Welcome 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. Be inspired to join the movement! You can follow the work of the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Council on Instagram here.
Latest Episodes
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In this episode, Chris Seawood and Lindsey Leverett-Higgins speak with Black Owned Expo and Black Paper Party founders Jasmine Hudson, J’Aaron Merchant and Sierra Polk about the history -
In this episode, council president, Lindsey Leverett Higgins and treasurer Chris Seawood have a very special conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
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In this episode, Chris Seawood sits down with Irvin Camacho District 3 Podcast Mike Rusch (Pure Charity) to discuss their insights on the election, its impact on the community, and how we can move forward. -
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In this episode, we sit down with City of Fayetteville, AR mayoral Candidates Molly Rawn and incumbent Mayor Lioneld Jordan to explore their platforms, the role of minorities in Fayetteville, and how their respective mayoral plans include strategies to undergird the minority communities in Fayetteville. -
In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Bechet, President of the NWA Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, and MyKala Wallace, President of the Pi Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., to explore the critical role of voter education in our communities. Together, we delve into the innovative strategies their organizations are implementing to enhance voter awareness and mobilization efforts. Tune in to learn how these leaders are making a difference and inspiring civic engagement in Northwest Arkansas.
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In this episode we speak to Joi McGowan, from Amani Counseling about mental health. What it takes to be resilient in our mental health. Good mental health practices for minority communities and her journey to bring help, health and joy to Black and Brown people. -
In this episode we speak to Dr. Syard Evans, CEO of Arkansas Support Network. We talk about her work at Arkansas Support Network and her broader advocacy work for people with disabilities; their families and ensuring they have equity in society and within our government systems. -
NWA MLK Council president and treasurer Lindsey Leverett Higgins and Chris Seawood talk with IMPACT Period founder and current Historic Black District project manager for NWA Black Heritage, Emma Willis on her past project work and her current work in Nortwest Arkansas included the historic and momentous work of the Historic Black District in South Fayetteville. -
Join NWA MLK Council president Lindsey Leverett-Higgins and treasurer Chris Seawood as they speak with Alice Gachuzo-Colin. They discuss her work in Springdale, her activism; and historic run for Springdale City council.
