Arkansas Soul

Nonprofit media organization sharing the heart, SOUL and culture of BIPOC in the Natural State.

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

NOT TODAY:
As members of the Arkansas media industry, we demand mainstream news outlets treat our history, culture and sacred traditions with respect, if you’re going to cover them at all.

Oh, and #hireblackjournalists.

#Arkansas #amplifyblackvoices #diversifyjournalism

[Arkansas Advocates @AACF]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an official day of service in celebration of the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. If you're looking for something to do with your day, check out this great list from @argotsoul: https://t.co/ilAoZ0LLAS

[ZCorum | An ISPN Company @ZCorum]

First-in-the-Nation Initiative Aims to Close #DigitalDivide in Arkansas. #Broadband @argotsoul https://t.co/9mwGyzZ2Zn

[Delta Dental AR @DeltaDentalAR]

"We really try to reach people where they are in their communities, and get them connected to opportunities to see a dentist," said Sharon Lanier #DeltaDentalARFoundation, in this just-published interview, Arkansas Soul, @argotsoul. Exactly! More at https://t.co/YTJfOO4UED

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

What started out as a racist note left on Chris Kennedy’s front yard in North Little Rock, Arkansas has turned into a heartwarming Christmas story of representation and resilience… and an HBO Max Documentary.

Read more & watch clip on Arkansas Soul! https://t.co/RvGHRkoiJV

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

People Trust Credit Union, Arkansas’ first minority-owned financial institution, will host a grand opening for its first location today, Wednesday, December 14.

People Trust Credit Union
4103 East Broadway
North Little Rock, AR

[Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health @advcardiohealth]

PACH's executive director Ryan Gough spoke to @argotsoul about the findings of the recently-released insurance claims data report and how Arkansas patients are being denied access to life-saving heart medications.
#PBMs #PCSK9
https://t.co/pxPvz44xn0

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Arkansas’ first and only Black-led venture capital firm will invest a $15 million inaugural fund in boosting tech-driven companies led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) female entrepreneurs.

Learn more: https://t.co/mpwDXL67RG

#blackled #arkansasbusiness

[Chris Jones @JonesForAR]

Día de los Muertos (Nov 1-2) wraps up today but the festivities continue in Arkansas through the weekend. See @argotsoul for events hosted by El Centro Hispano (Jonesboro), @latinartAR (Springdale) and @monah_nwa (Bentonville).

Celebrate -- and VOTE.
https://t.co/oakP4uLbNg

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

@CorkranJulie @JonesForAR @latinartAR @monah_nwa Yes, it is a lovely image. The artist is Nongnuch Leelaphasuk, and we have a license to use the image. Thank you for bringing to our attention— attribution has been added to the article.

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Fulbright scholar, Micheaux Award winner and former video director for Arkansas Soul, Obed Lamy, has won a Mid-America EMMY Award for his documentary Once Forgotten.

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Founder and CEO of Arkansas-based technology startup FR8relay, Aayush Thakur, was recently invited to join the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide.

Learn more: https://t.co/BobxcLzf9y

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

REWIND:
In honor of #Nationalfarmersday, we're resharing a story about Black Arkansans — Ronald Rainey and Hazell Reed — who've joined the USDA's 15-member Equity Commission to provide recommendations for addressing long-standing discriminatory practices.

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

For years, Northwest Arkansas has been known to be predominately white. Over the next few years, that could change significantly.

Learn more about the shift on Arkansas Soul: https://t.co/mXc1HsXtSP

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Luis Cantú, Senior Vice President and Regional Operations Manager for Bank of America - Arkansas, shares why investing in Hispanic Arkansans is essential to help build their futures.

Read his op-ed at Arkansas Soul: https://t.co/6XjuTcoiXL

#hispanicheritagemonth

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Heard y'all had fun! Still recovering? 'til next year, FORMAT.

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

"We are Banco Sí, Arkansas’ first dedicated bilingual banking experience." NWA’s newest bank will reshape the banking experience for the growing Hispanic population in the region.

Learn more about Banco Sí, a Signature Bank of Arkansas division:
https://t.co/AZSNowi8QI

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Registering to vote is easy.

You can do it at:
🗳️ The library (CALS said they're ready for you!)
🗳️ The DMV
🗳️ By Mail

Make sure you're good to go to the polls:
https://t.co/W9nUpTRUl6

#nationalvoterregistration #rockthevote #votearkansas

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

Arkansas could be looking at a historic win in the upcoming November elections as two Hispanic candidates are in the running to become the first-ever Latinos elected as State House representatives.

Learn more: https://t.co/Lu3PbiXWFc

[Arkansas Soul @argotsoul]

We’re excited for this one! The Micheaux Film Labs are back in full effect this week(end) with a public screening of Dream Land, filmmaking workshop and networking social.

Read more at Arkansas Soul: https://t.co/yke164xKZL