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Northwest Arkansas' racially and ethnically-diverse population has grown from less than five percent to more than 30 percent since 1990. The Northwest Arkansas Council hosted a webinar about making the region inclusive and welcoming to all.

The second annual Our Art Our Region Our Time exhibition will open in October at Walton Arts Center. Artists living in the region can submit work completed since July 1, 2021 now through August 15th in any medium.

Songwriter and performer Willi Carlisle is preparing to celebrate the release of his second full-length album and third release overall. Peculiar, Missouri is available now for purchase or on streaming platforms, but the album's release will be celebrated August 5 with a show at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. We talk with Willi about the show and about the album.

A supply-chain shortage of tampons this summer is raising awareness about menstrual equity or equal access to menstrual products. University of Arkansas, which has lead the way in menstrual equity, among public institutions in the state, is responding. We also learn about sustainable alternatives to conventional period products.

University of Arkansas Rome Center professor Camilla Lai takes us on a field trip to a local multiethnic market in Rome with her global studies class.

Erica Westerman, associate professor of biological sciences and self-described “integrative animal behaviorist," discusses the visual systems of butterflies.

For our inaugural episode, Lindsey talks with University of Arkansas Chancellor, Dr. Charles Robinson, about his historic appointment as the UA's first African American Chancellor. He also talks about his recommitment to the land grant mission of the University, increasing access and resources for students from Arkansas, and how hard it is to choose between R&B and hip hop in Lindsey's fast five questions. To learn more about Dr. Robinson, visit chancellor.uark.edu, and learn more about the Northwest Arkansas MLK Council here.

Trigger Warning - This episode discusses child sexual abuse, assault, and trauma. Joi and Deneshia talk with Bricia Tatiana Mayombo, a certified Healing and Transformation Coach. She is on a divine mission to help women on their journey of healing from past trauma and become the best version of themselves! She is the author of, “The Power of Forgiveness: How to Overcome Unforgiveness.” In her book, Bricia shares the awakening that led to her own healing journey.You can find more from Bricia on her YouTube channel here. And you can find her book for sale here.

Feeding America ranks Arkansas—the home of Tyson Foods and Walmart—as the second most food insecure state in the United States. What does it look like to have a better understanding of where our food comes from and what does food justice mean? Terrius Bruce is a doctoral student studying these questions and is the guest on the latest episode of Undisciplined.

The next seven days of local music features Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, the return of the Vine Brothers to a beloved local bar, Brianna Thomas performs at Walton Arts Center and more.