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Paula Rogers
Faith Over Fear
by Dianna Donahue // Oct.1.2021

COVER STORY - Recently entering the beauty of retirement from UA Little Rock Children International, Ms. Paula – as many lovingly refer to her – is beginning a new journey that she intends to fill with any and every passion that she’s ever wanted to explore. She intently refers to this new life’s journey as “Paula’s Stuff,” whose purpose is: “To Give, To...read more

Black Arkansans in Education
Recognizing Our Own in Education
by Dianna Donahue // Aug.01.2021

COVER STORY - If serving in education was easy, we'd all be doing it. Even with its rewards and memorable moments, it is one of the most challenging career fields to occupy. It does not give the recognition, reflective wages, or the daily respect and regard...read more

The North Little Rock Six
of Scipio A. Jones High School - Class of 1958
by Dianna Donahue // Jun.01.2021

The Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka U.S. Supreme Court case of 1954 ruled that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional even when equal in quality. As a result, all public schools were to be integrated beginning in September 1957, starting with high schools. The judgment increased the flames...read more

You Don't Have to be a Broke College Student
by Dawn "DJ" Johnson // Aug.01.2021

College is a great place to induce the potential for a better life, but the truth is, college isn't for everyone. Society tends to paint a negative point of view of people who choose not to pursue higher education, so...read more