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be Engaged in January: New Year, Renewed Commitments

By Niketa ReedDiversity, Newsletters

Regional MLK events honor local leaders The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was celebrated and honored throughout the NWA region with virtual commemorations, vigils and community service...

January 25, 2021

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Honoring the Leadership Pledge in 2021

By Niketa ReedBlog, Diversity, Ideas in Action

The Pledge in Review In the summer of 2020, we asked businesses and organizations throughout the region to join the effort to promote equity and inclusivity by taking a leadership...

January 13, 2021

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be Engaged in November: Committed to Anti-Racism and Diverse Representation

By Niketa ReedDiversity, Newsletters

NWA Leadership Pledge decals are here! We're excited to share graphics and decals to promote participation in the NWA Leadership Pledge. By taking the Pledge and using the "We Signed...

November 23, 2020

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NWA Council Launches Small Business Cohort

By Niketa ReedBlog, Diversity, News

The Northwest Arkansas Council has launched a small business cohort to address gaps identified in DEI survey. More resources are needed to help the region’s small and mid-sized businesses implement...

October 30, 2020

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be Engaged in October: It’s time to vote!

By Niketa ReedDiversity, Newsletters

Make your voice count and vote in the 2020 election Early voting has started and EngageNWA and the NWA Council compiled several resources to help you safely make your way...

October 30, 2020

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Moving Beyond ‘It’s Just the Way It Is’: Local Peaceful Protest Leads to Change

By Niketa ReedBlog

Bentonville, a town grappling with the power of symbols in its growing community, has benefited from a few courageous voices speaking for the many in a new saying: “This is...

October 5, 2020

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be Engaged in September: National Hispanic Heritage Month and more

By Niketa ReedDiversity, Newsletters

Turn the celebration into an ongoing inclusive initiative National Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the countless contributions of Latinx employees and communities in our region. By...

September 1, 2020

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be Engaged in August: Stories and Triumphs of Speaking Truth to Power

By Niketa ReedDiversity, Newsletters

Last week marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which granted women the right to vote. While a groundbreaking accomplishment, Jim Crow laws prevented many...

August 30, 2020

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No Place For Hate

By Niketa ReedDiversity, News, Uncategorized

EngageNWA and the Northwest Arkansas Council support the passage of the recently-introduced hate crimes legislation in Arkansas. The bipartisan bill will strengthen penalties for crimes motivated by bias against a...

August 19, 2020

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be Engaged: Regional leaders dedicated to change

By Niketa ReedDiversity, Newsletters

Regional leaders embrace pledge to address racism From the coronavirus pandemic to protests against police brutality, the past few months have cast a bright light on systemic inequities facing communities of...

July 27, 2020

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be Engaged in January: New Year, Renewed Commitments

Honoring the Leadership Pledge in 2021

be Engaged in November: Committed to Anti-Racism and Diverse Representation

NWA Council Launches Small Business Cohort

be Engaged in October: It’s time to vote!

Moving Beyond ‘It’s Just the Way It Is’: Local Peaceful Protest Leads to Change

be Engaged in September: National Hispanic Heritage Month and more

be Engaged in August: Stories and Triumphs of Speaking Truth to Power

No Place For Hate

be Engaged: Regional leaders dedicated to change

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