Arkansas Black Mayors Association

06/17/2026

Our member mayors are celebrating Juneteenth the right way!
From parades to festivals, cookouts to concerts, freedom is being honored all across Arkansas. Swipe to see the many Juneteenth celebrations happening in our member mayors' cities and towns. This is what community looks like. This is what freedom looks like.

05/27/2026

With only 4 majority-minority Senate districts and 12 in the House, Black Arkansans are already underrepresented in the state legislature. Now, the Supreme Court’s recent ruling of redistricting, opens the door to further dilution. ABMA stands firmly: the zip code you grow up in should not determine the quality of your government. We are watching. We are organizing. We are not backing down.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the Arkansas Black Mayors Association pauses to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this nation. We remember those from our communities; the sons, daughters, neighbors, and friends, who wore the uniform with pride and gave everything so we could live freely. Their legacy lives on in every community we serve and every fight we carry forward. Today we honor them.

05/22/2026

Following court victories that reversed federal funding freezes, Delta Regional Authority workforce grants are now available for Arkansas communities. From job training to small business development, these funds have the power to transform lives across our region. ABMA encourages every eligible business, nonprofit, and community leader to explore what's available and apply today.

05/20/2026

It's been several months since Arkansas eliminated the state grocery tax and families across the state are still feeling the difference! From smaller grocery bills to more breathing room in the budget, the savings are real and consistent. For working families, single parents, and fixed-income households, this isn't just a policy win, it's everyday relief.

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

The new 2026 Census data shows Arkansas’s Black population is growing in cities like Little Rock, but historic Black communities in the Delta like Pine Bluff are declining sharply. ABMA mayors represent many of these communities and are fighting every day to reverse that trend. Equitable investment, not just urban growth, must be Arkansas’s story going forward.

05/15/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling changes how portions of the Voting Rights Act may be applied across the country. In Arkansas, the decision could influence representation and voting access, particularly in communities that have historically relied on protections within the Act.

ABMA is committed to helping residents stay informed about issues that affect their communities. We encourage you to get registered to vote, check your voter registration information if you are registered, stay informed, and stay engaged because every voice matters.

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars, something BIG is coming! The Arkansas Black Mayors Association is proud to present Bridges & Bold Moves: Leadership Summit & Gala, a powerful two-day experience built to inspire, connect, and elevate leadership across the state. Join us October 9–10th at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock, AR as we make bold moves TOGETHER. Don't miss it!

04/28/2026

Arkansas's steel industry has seen billions in investment, including a $3 billion facility, the largest private investment in state history. But for communities like Osceola and Blytheville, the work isn't done yet.
Rising rents, limited local hiring, and decades of job loss remain real challenges. Programs like "Work Here, Live Here" are helping bridge the gap, with 163 families already enrolled. The boom is here. Now it's time for the benefits to stay local.