LGBTQ+

The weather is warm, and the Razorback Greenway is bustling with activity. One group eager to hit the trails is Run Queer NWA, an LGBTQ+ running group that meets regularly in Fayetteville. Ozarks at Large’s Casey Mann spoke with the group's founder and brings us this report.

Matt Holden’s “what I did this summer” essay for 2025 should be interesting. On today's show, we hear that the Fayetteville teacher’s summer will include trips into the Pacific Ocean and to Africa. This summer also means the inaugural Ozark Music Festival all around northwest Arkansas, so we'll provide a glimpse of what's to come. Also, the city of Fayetteville named this year's Amazing Tree, but what makes it so special?

Becca Martin-Brown returns to discuss modern events with a deeper history with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams. This week, they learn about "It’s Very Queer Our Love Is here To Stay" a new art installation at Brews in Eureka Springs.

Arkansas and national LGBTQ+ organizations are reckoning with executive orders issued by the Trump administration that erase decades of LGBTQ+ civil rights achievements.

On today's show, we hear how local organizations are reckoning with the Trump Administration’s approach to LGBTQ+ civil rights. Plus, Fort Smith native and University of Arkansas graduate G. T. Karber explains how he combines murder and logic in his internationally best-selling "Murdle" books.

Fayetteville reaffirmed its stance as a “welcoming city” through a unanimous vote from the city council last week. But what does that mean, exactly? Sophia Nourani speaks with the sponsor of the resolution, Ward 2 council member Sarah Moore, to provide some clarity.

The documentary “In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction” offers history and perspective. It will be screened on Sunday afternoon at The Medium in Springdale, followed by a question-and-answer session. Arkansas Cinema Society is a partner for the event. This week, Lisa Marie Evans, the film director, and Kody Ford, the director of outreach, programs and education for Arkansas Cinema Society, came to the Carver Center for Public Radio.

Rachel speaks with Diversity and Allyship Workshop facilitator Lex Lancaster about what to expect at the 2024 Fall Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs, happening Nov. 1-3.

Pete speaks with founder Robyn Jordan, about the 2024 Her Set Her Sound Festival.

Anne Shelley for the IDEALS Institute at the University of Arkansas