Harrison Organizations Sign Anti-Racism Resolution

KUAF | By Kyle Kellams

Published September 3, 2020 at 1:43 PM CDT

The Boone County Quorum Court, Harrison City Council and Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce signed identical resolutions yesterday that denounce racism and encourage the Arkansas legislature to introduce and pass comprehensive hate crime legislation.

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