The Arkansas Women to Watch: Paper Routes exhibit presented by The Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts is open to view from January 29 – March 12. The Exhibit is located in the Brad Cushman Gallery on level 2 of The Windgate Center of Art and Design at ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock. Open Monday – Friday between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the gallery is free and open to the public.

This years theme paper routes was chosen by the National Museum of Women in Arts in D.C. The guest curator is Allison Glenn of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The exhibit showcases the artwork of four Arkansas women artists: Joli Livaudais (Photography, ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little rock), Kim Brewer, Linda Nguyen Lopez, Suzannah Schreckhise.

Masks are required on campus and in the Gallery. The galleries are closed on weekends and University Holidays. If there are questions contact the main office of the Department of Art and Design at 501-916-3182 or email Brad Cushman at becushman@ualr.edu.

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“Being able to open or knock down doors that were previously closed is the only way to break those barriers dividing us,” Sen. Elliot stated.

“We can forward black history, other history, by being intentional, being inclusive, and having integrity. These are all monumental factors in making change,” said Mayor Scott Jr..

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The NAACP is an organization that is deeply rooted in service and progressivism to eliminate discrimination on the basis of race and to ensure positive health and well being of all people. Their vision is to secure a society in which all people have equal rights without race-based discrimination.

NAACP hosted “You’re Not Black if You Don’t Know This Song,” on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Ledbetter Hall A. This event was a karaoke night where willing participants got up on stage and performed a song of their choice. The songs played ranged from old R&B jams such as “Before I let Go,” by Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, to current, popular hip-hop songs such as “The Box” by Roddy Rich. The event also consisted of free food from Cici’s Chicken and Waffles and various free prizes. Some of the prizes won by individuals included speakers, candy, Walmart gift cards, bedroom lights, digital alarm clocks and coffee cups.

On Saturday, Feb. 8, NAACP presented “Black People Don’t Litter,” a street cleanup event on Fair Park Blvd. A total of ten members of the chapter participated in the cleanup. The members were split up into two groups of five; one group was assigned West 24th St. through West 28th St., while the other group was in charge of West 19th S. through West 23^rd St. Everyone was given a bright, yellow vest to wear for safety purposes while cleaning up on the side of the road. Each group was also given a pair of gloves, a standard trash picker and a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Many of the trash items picked up included alcohol bottles, cigarette butts, glass pieces restaurant cups and at the end of the cleanup, several trash bags were placed at the end of West 28th to be picked up by the city of Little Rock.

On Thursday, Feb. 13, NCAAP hosted “Black People Greet,” a speed dating event in honor of Valentine’s Day in Ledbetter Hall A of the Donaghey Student Center. Speed dating involves a group of singles going on fast paced dates with each other. At the event, two tables were set up on each side of the room. Individuals sat across from each other for one minute and asked any questions they wanted to know about that person. Once the clock ran down, individuals on one side of the table moved down to the next person and the dating continued. At the end of the night, many people left with each other’s social media and contact information. The NAACP served food at the event such as pizza, dessert, fruit, and drinks. In between conversations, tickets, a pen, and a collection plate were passed around for participants to put their name into a drawing for prizes. The prizes consisted of a goody bag filled with candy, a coffee mug, and a small teddy bear. However, the biggest reward of the event was a $50 gift card for two individuals to the Movie Tavern. Two members of the chapter won that prize.

The ĚÇĐÄVlog´«Ă˝ Little Rock NAACP collegiate chapter intends to host more fun, student-friendly events like “You’re Not Black if You Don’t Know This Song,” “Black People Don’t Litter” and “Black People Greet” in the future.

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