Black History

University of Arkansas Honors College will offer a 2025 seminar on Nelson Hackett, whose 1841 escape from slavery in Fayetteville shaped debates on abolition across the U.S., Canada, and Britain.

On today' show, we learn that Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is sharing more indigenous artwork through a landmark acquisition. We also hear how the University of Arkansas is sharing an important part of Fayetteville and American history. Plus, a new edition of "The Other Way" with Becca Martin Brown.

The city of Fayetteville is moving forward with a resolution to cooperate on racial equity trainings, despite a state law challenging diversity, equity and inclusion policies by local governments.

On today's show, we hear how a Fayetteville nonprofit is working to get reparations for African American residents, despite pushback from the state government. Plus, a trip to the Pryor Center archives to talk about War Memorial Stadium. Also, a story from Ozarks at Large history takes us to Camp Invention.

Hosts Caree Banton and Karynecia Conner interview artist and director Fred Kuwornu.

The Washington County Historical Society is releasing an updated version of the Annotated Bibliography on Black Settlers of Washington County, Arkansas. The new version lists more than 100 pieces of research, including print, audio and video, documenting the county's Black settlers.

Historians are working to learn—and share—more about Black settlers in Washington County. On today's show, a conversation about the updated Annotated Bibliography on Black Settler of Washington County Arkansas. Also, XNA has new vending machines offering a necessary good: diapers. Plus, we hear from a company based in the UK that is participating in the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator.

Tommy Terrific travels the country, performing magic at schools, libraries, churches and other venues. But he’s not just performing illusions. He weaves Black history into his shows aimed at young audiences.

The City of Fayetteville is reaffirming its status as a welcoming city. On today's show, we hear why the city council took the move and what it means. Also, the intersection of magic and Black history. Plus, how the Beaver Water District is safeguarding northwest Arkansas’ drinking water.

Frigid temperatures may have shifted the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Council's annual Freedom March from the outdoors to a virtual exercise inside TheatreSquared, but spirits could not be dampened.