Black History

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.

University of Arkansas Black Student Association members Kennedy Williams and Dallis Bryant.

The NWA Black Heritage Association will hold a community gathering Friday night at Walker Park to offer a chance to learn more about the effort to establish a Black Historic District. The association is also partnering with Bike POC and Pedal Kids USA to provide bike youth courses and a bike safety clinic.