Excellence deserves to be seen.
Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognitions
nomination form is now open!
This annual acknowledgement is for individuals whose values, work, and character leave a lasting impact.
Nominate someone deserving—or yourself.
URBANE Magazine is proud to announce its
3rd annual Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognitions
are underway!
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Our readers and supporters nominate deserving Black, Arkansas-based professionals to include in our Class of 2026 Recognitions.
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Email theURBANEMag@gmail.com for our 2026 Partnership Guide.
NEW DATE - FEBRUARY 22, 2026
URBANE V
Celebrating Vision & Vibe
FUNDRAISER MIXER + DAY PARTY
NEW DATE - February 22, 2026
Celebrate 5 years of URBANE—at The Mixer, The Day Party, or Both!
Vision. ​Networking. Style. And a soulful day of music, connection, and celebration as URBANE Magazine steps boldly into its next era!
On February 22, 2026, URBANE Magazine will celebrate five years of amplifying Arkansas’ Black voices. This milestone will be marked with URBANE V: Celebrating Vision & Vibe — Fundraising Mixer + Day Party…a two-part gathering to toast not only how far the magazine has come, but where it’s headed next.
Guests can expect a live DJ, delicious food and drinks, elevated style, and a grown-up vibe—all in true URBANE fashion. The afternoon will also feature the unveiling of Issue 31, URBANE’s first issue of 2026, along with moments of the perfect mix of reflection, connection, purpose, and celebration. Be part of this historic moment in URBANE Magazine's history!
Pre-order Issue 31 Today!
THE FIRST ISSUE OF 2026 & URBANE's NEW ERA
FEATURES:
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PEOPLE - From Student to Chair-Dr. Sheila Brook’s Leads UA Little Rock’s Faculty Giving Campaign
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PEOPLE - A Legacy of Service-Jay Hartman’s Community Impact Beyond the Power Lines
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PEOPLE - Black Arkansas-Media Worthy News featuring Jas Chyrel, Kimberly Rene Jones Sneed, & Myron & Stephanie Jackson
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PEOPLE - Be That Girl-Jessica Bowser & a Crown Built on Service
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COMMUNITY - Women’s Economic Mobility Hub - Meet the Cohort 6 Graduates
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URBANE GALLERY - Sisterhood Activated-The Little Rock Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Founders Day Celebration
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COVER STORY - URBANE MAGAZINE—The House this Woman Built-Dianna D. Donahue-Holley has a conversation about the first five years of URBANE Magazine
....plus NishaSpeaks, the URBANE Reader’s Choice, the URBANE Book Club Picks, & more!