The Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative is hosting its third annual Convening on Giving Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Approximately 100 philanthropic professionals, nonprofit and education leaders, and business executives are expected to attend the sold-out event from 11:30 a.m. until…
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Little Rock’s LITfest Canceled Just Days from Kickoff
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe long-awaited LITfest, meant to be a celebration of the city of Little Rock, has been canceled by Mayor Frank Scott Jr., just three days before it was set to begin. The announcement came shortly after the city canceled its…
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Little Rock Mayor Releases Statement on Plan to Split City into Multiple Congressional Districts
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMayor Frank Scott, Jr. released the following statement on the Arkansas General Assembly’s plans to split the city of Little Rock into two separate congressional districts and Pulaski County into three: “I am deeply concerned about the gerrymandering along racial…
Little Rock is extending its coronavirus curfew according to city officials. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced that the city would be extending the curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Previously, the curfew was limited to 12-5 a.m. Scott announced…