Black-owned businesses have been making a positive impact on their communities for decades despite facing obstacles created by people around them. These businesses create job opportunities, prioritize education and…
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Discover Hidden Gems in Northwest Arkansas We reached out to the community to discover favorite diverse-owned small businesses in the area for holiday shopping. Let's show our support for these...
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Join us for the next Onward Ozarks to learn how greater diversity, equity and inclusion contributes to the richness of the Northwest Arkansas community. Northwest Arkansas has grown rapidly over...
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We condemn the mass shooting that occurred this past weekend in Buffalo, N.Y., as an act of domestic terrorism aimed at Black and brown community members. We acknowledge the racialized motivations...
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Since 2013, EngageNWA has supported a vision for a diverse and inclusive region where all residents can thrive and belong. A number of key roles have recently been created across...
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While the event was only a week-long, the goals are long-term. We hope Welcoming Week NWA serves as an impetus to drive action all year long. We recently celebrated a...
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On June 17, EngageNWA partnered with Arkansas United to celebrate new American citizens. The event was possible through EngageNWA’s membership with Welcoming America and a national campaign by Old Navy....
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beENGAGED Source: Experience Fayetteville Statewide Fund Established to Support Arkansas LGBTQ Community The Walton Family Foundation announced a new statewide fund for grant-making to organizations offering legal, health, education and...
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Remembering George Floyd and Taking Action Against Racism Image Source: Fayetteville Flyer The Northwest Arkansas Council and EngageNWA commemorate Tuesday, May 25, as a Day of Enlightenment in honor of...
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Dear EngageNWA Network, This week is historic, even in a pandemic year punctuated by unprecedented circumstances and events. The murder conviction of a former police officer for George Floyd's tragic death...
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