Celebrating 4 years of Black Excellence! THe standard continues...

From Little Rock to Lionsgate
Black excellence was unapologetically on display at the private screening of Shadow Force, Lionsgate's high-octane action thriller that’s already making waves in theaters. Co-written by Leon Chills, a proud Little Rock native, Shadow Force is more than just another action movie. It’s a statement. Read more...
Judge Wendell Griffen Eyes Pulaski County Judge Seat in 2026
April 10, 2026, URBANE Magazine was on the scene as Hearne Fine Art Gallery hosted a fundraiser event in honor of the Exploratory Committee for Judge Wendell Griffen who is running for Pulaski County Judge in 2026. Read more...
Hoop Hangout ISO Season Opening Social
The local community and ISO Joe supporters gathered on Sunday, March 23, to celebrate Team Iso Joe’s basketball season opener with a special meet-and-greet social, bringing together young athletes, fans, and basketball enthusiasts for an evening of inspiration and connection. Read more...
The First Community Health Center in Arkansas Announces Exciting Rebranding Initiative
The Doula Alliance of Arkansas recently announced its much-anticipated founding. This new entity’s mission is to collaborate with the physician community to improve Arkansas’s maternal health outcomes in Arkansas, advance the profession of birth work through advocacy and education, improve access to high-quality doula services statewide, and provide a professional support system for Arkansas doulas. Read more...
The First Community Health Center in Arkansas Announces Exciting Rebranding Initiative
Lee County Cooperative Clinic (LCCC), a cornerstone of community healthcare for 55 years, is thrilled to unveil its new brand identity. Today, during the dedication ceremony for their new 20,000-square-foot facility, LCCC unveiled their rebranding including operating under the new DBA name Olly Neal Community Health Center.​ Read more...
Haley Franklin’s UAPB Graduation Marks New Beginnings for a Family Legacy of Nursing
Scott, AR native, and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff alum Haley Franklin was recently featured on UAPBNews.wordpress.com, highlighting her part in continuing her family’s nursing legacy. Read more...
Shop Talk with Black Male Educators
The Little Rock School District hosted its inaugural Black Male Educator Summit designed to ignite a movement that inspires others to step up, create, and lead initiatives across the City of Little Rock and LRSD in hopes of developing and improving outcomes for Black male educators and students. Read more...
Sight & Insight
Dr. Valerie Arnold - 35 - is an alumna of Southern Arkansas University (SAU) and an entertainer. She’s well-versed in performing in public environments as a singer, thespian, and dancer. Additionally, she is an optometrist and the owner of River Mountain Eye Care, located in Little Rock. Read more...
ARKANSAS’ MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS: What You Need to Know Before Giving Birth in Arkansas
A CDC report compiling data from 2018 to 2021 shows Arkansas recorded the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. Further, a study completed in Arkansas found that Black and Brown women in Arkansas are 2.1 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes. Women that look like Rubi Acevedo. Read more...

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