The NWA African American Heritage Association

05/09/2026

LOCATION UPDATE: MOVED TO THE LEDGER

Join the conversation at the 34th National Convention for Congress of the New Urbanism hosted in NWA!!
We will be presenting on Friday May 15th, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Bentonville, AR.

Go to the Link in the bio for more information!

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03/09/2026

Many thanks to the family, neighbors, friends, and community members who gathered with us for the unveiling of Theressa Hoover’s historic plaque at Mount Sequoyah United Methodist Church in Fayetteville. Her work, dedication, and perseverance helped shape opportunities for generations, and her legacy continues to guide the path forward.
We carry that legacy by continuing the work — preserving history, sharing truth, and imagining what a more connected and equitable future can look like for Northwest Arkansas.
Pictured on Slide 1:Jessica Gray, Sharon Killian, Robert Burns, Molly Rawn (Left to right)

Join us for another meaningful gathering as we continue learning and growing together. We’ll be at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art for the Grand Opening Ceremony of “America 250: Common Threads.”

Let’s keep building community, honoring the past, and shaping what comes next.

Art Ventures NW Arkansas
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

02/06/2026

Black history is not distant. It is not finished. And it is not separate from the world we are living in right now.

This series of events invites our community to gather, reflect, celebrate, and create — through art, conversation, architecture, and shared space. From gallery talks to hands-on workshops, each moment is rooted in the understanding that Black history carries not only struggle, but brilliance, creativity, resilience, and joy.

The voices that shaped this history — before, during, and after the Civil Rights era — did so with courage and care, often in the face of resistance. That reality didn’t disappear with time; it evolved. And still, so did the joy, imagination, and community-building that continue to carry these stories forward today.

Join us in honoring Black History Month not as a chapter closed, but as a living, breathing story — one that invites curiosity, connection, laughter, learning, and togetherness.

Event details are shared throughout this post series. All events are free and open to the public.

01/13/2026

As we approach Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we invite our community to gather, reflect, and show up for one another. These upcoming events honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., while also remembering that he was never alone in his message.
Long before him — and long after his assassination — there were countless Black leaders, organizers, faith leaders, and everyday people carrying the same call for dignity, justice, and humanity. His voice mattered deeply, but it was part of a much larger movement powered by many hands and many hearts.
These events create space to learn, connect, and honor the collective work that continues to shape our communities today.
We hope you’ll join us — not just in remembering history, but in being present with one another now.

Event details are shared in the following posts.

The Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Alice Gachuzo

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The Momentary
Walton Family Foundation

12/16/2025

We are going to learn and share...

The Global Solutions Institute Summit convenes visionary leaders from across academia, industry, government, and the international community to accelerate technology deployment and shape the future of food systems worldwide. Hosted by the Institute for Integrative & Innovative Research (I³R) at the...

10/28/2025

The Black Futures Corridor represents the realization of cultural wellness—a living vision of art, history, beauty, nature, learning, rest, and joy. Our table exhibit features our award-winning concept, The EDGE, a space where these elements come together in harmony.

We extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted and supported this journey!

Join us at the Community Wellness Fair in the Heartland Whole Health Institute Ballroom, part of the Crystal Bridges Arts & Wellness Festival. We’re excited to share more about The EDGE, alongside Kamaal Manboard’s Architectonic Identity Series and fellow community organizations shaping a healthier, more vibrant future for Northwest Arkansas.

🗓 Sunday, November 2, 2025
📍 850 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712

09/19/2025

Author Dustin McGowan is at Pearl’s Books on Sunday! Let’s fill the house, buy all the books, and get his signature❤️!

09/19/2025

09/04/2025

https://eji.org/news/fort-benning-georgia/

Camp Benning was named after Henry L. Benning, a lawyer and enslaver.

07/31/2025

We are excited to partner with The Northwest Arkansas Naturals and announce NWA Black Heritage Day at Arvest Ballpark on Sunday, August 17! ⚾️

$6 from every ticket purchased through this link will go directly to benefit NWA Black Heritage.

https://www.gofevo.com/event/NWABlackHeritage

⚾️ Deadline to purchase tickets is August 15!

Let’s have some fun at the Naturals vs. Arkansas Travelers game on Sunday, 8/17!

1PM Gates Open
1:20 NWABH Friends gather at the NWABH table on the concourse to then head to the field for recognition
2:05 Game begins ⚾️

Pictured here is Satchel Paige, Black Yankees - Negro Leagues pitcher who reared way back when he threw his best pitch, "The Cannonball!" Photo credit: George Strock, The LIFE Picture Collection/Shutterstock.