Juneteenth

Music Moves is hosting Freedom Fest, a free celebration of Juneteenth, in Springdale on Saturday. The festival features food, music and activities from mid-afternoon to night, now centered around the refurbished Luther George Park.

On today's show, we survey he challenges of resettlement and refugees in 2025. Also, we hear from a national organization is involved in a lawsuit in Arkansas around religious liberties. Plus, details about Freedom Fest happening this weekend.

NWA Black Heritage is observing Juneteenth 2025 in Fayetteville on Sunday, June 22, with a celebration that moves.

On today's show, we learn that an illegal encampment clearing on a University of Arkansas property has left dozens of people without a place to sleep. Plus, advocating for better representation in media for people with disabilities. Plus, preparations for a Juneteenth celebration this weekend.

In this week's edition of Talkin' Tunes, Kyle, Sophia and Wai-Kay talk about upcoming music events, including the Juneteenth Celebration at The Gardens on U of A and the Gulley Park Concert Series.

The state’s largest Juneteenth celebration brought thousands of people to downtown Springdale this past Saturday. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams shares details from the event.

On today's show, we hear from the CEO of a company that has been providing professional development services to the state of Arkansas for the last 7 years and withdrew its proposal to continue those services. Also, a journey from rural Arkansas to Hollywood. Plus, celebrating Juneteenth.

This Saturday, the northwest Arkansas observation of Juneteenth will again be hosted on Emma Avenue in downtown Springdale. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams invited organizers Ro Bailey and Anthony Ball, with Interform and Music Moves, respectively, to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to discuss the event.

On today's show, we lace up our shoes for Global Running Day. Also, celebrating freedom at the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Juneteenth observation. Plus, how three legends battled Jim Crow from the bandstand to change America.

Dr. Danielle Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance and member of the NWA MLK Council, talks with Chris and Lindsey about the history, evolution, and meaning of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas at the end of the Civil War. University of Arkansas' 26th annual celebration of Juneteenth. Freedom Fest will take place at Shiloh Square in Springdale, June 17th from 1-9 p.m with musical performances by Bone Thugs N Harmony, the Ohio Players, Young Joc, the Funk Factory, and more. Freedom Fest is a family-friendly, free event.