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Arkansas MLK Commission Plans Local Event to Commemorate 1963 March on Washington
by AMP Staff July 21, 2021
by AMP Staff July 21, 2021
The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission announced plans for a March on Little Rock event to commemorate the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and the Poor People’s Campaign in 1968. A pre-march rally will begin at 8:30…
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“I Am Black History”
by Tiffany Pettus February 8, 2021
by Tiffany Pettus February 8, 2021
By Tiffany G. Pettus That’s a bold statement, but I mean it from my heart. Who are we? Who am I? We are descendants of slaves. Slaves who were assigned American names, working the fields from sunup to sundown;…
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Clark Contractors Announces New CFO, Additional Hires May 20, 2022
Clark Contractors recently hired three new employees: Chris Shepard, Travis Henry and Daniel Hunt. Shepard was hired in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Shepard will manage Clark Contractors’ financial actions, including financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning… The post Clark Contractors Announces New CFO, Additional Hires appeared first on AMP.
Wilson Named VP of Population Health Mgmt for Arkansas Health Network May 20, 2022
Arkansas Health Network has named Camille Wilson as Vice President of Population Health Management. Wilson joined AHN as director of population health in 2017, where she played a key leadership role in the network’s advanced care management and associated capabilities.… The post Wilson Named VP of Population Health Mgmt for Arkansas Health Network appeared first […]
ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response May 19, 2022
In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition. The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May… The post ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response appeared first on AMP.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election May 19, 2022
Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered… The post DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election appeared first on AMP.
Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center May 19, 2022
During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.… The post Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center appeared first on AMP.
Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising Building Costs for New Homes May 18, 2022
The University District Development Corporation, based at UA Little Rock, recently received a $30,000 donation from the Cadence Bank Foundation (formerly BancorpSouth Bank Foundation) to help offset rising building costs for seven new houses being built within University District. The… The post Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising […]
Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall May 18, 2022
Blessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and… The post Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall appeared first on […]
Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little Rock May 18, 2022
Lyon College of Batesville announced Thursday morning that it will be purchasing the world headquarters of Heifer International in downtown Little Rock for its new veterinary and dental schools. Details of the sale were not provided. As part of the… The post Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little […]
Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers May 18, 2022
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will… The post Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers appeared […]
State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections May 18, 2022
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business… The post State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections appeared first on […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King

Arkansas MLK Commission Plans Local Event to Commemorate 1963 March on Washington

“I Am Black History”