Central Arkansas Association of Black Journalists

04/05/2026

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04/04/2026

“I’ve been to the mountaintop… And I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land!"

On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. planned to stay home and rest. But when fellow movement leaders arrived at the Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee to thousands of striking sanitation workers, they called King to come speak to the crowd.

"He was more powerful that night," Memphis sanitation worker Leslie Moore told American Experience, "He been powerful all the time, but there was an unusual power that he had. He really spoke so deep down out of his heart, looked like he poured everything out of his heart."

It would be King's final speech.

📸: Martin Luther King Jr. delivering the Mountaintop speech in Memphis, April 3, 1968 (University of Memphis Libraries)

04/04/2026

Did you spot Mr. Bobby Rush on the Oscars stage? 👀🎶

Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Class of 2014 inductee Bobby Rush brought his unmistakable blues sound to the national spotlight with a special performance of “I Lied to You” from the film Sinners during the Academy Awards. His smooth, soulful harmonica could be heard throughout the electrifying performance, reminding the world why he remains one of the great voices of the blues.

We’re proud to celebrate this moment and even prouder to call him one of our own. 🎶

Watch the performance here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ae7BvTuC4

Photo Credit: Bobby Rush Facebook (Bobby Rush)

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Hi Arkansas! 👋🏾 We’re just 1 week away from the deadline to apply for our 2nd round of Food Desert Elimination Grants! 🗓️
This grant supports initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity, which currently affects every county in Arkansas. 🌾🍎

Here are the details:
• 💰 Award Amount: Up to $10,000 each for up to 10 organizations.
• 🤝 Eligible Organizations: Community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and non-profits.
• 🛠️ Approved Uses of Funds: Community needs assessments, community garden establishment/expansion, focus groups, technical assistance, and other targeted efforts to eliminate food deserts. 🥕✨

How to apply: 📝
Applications can be obtained through the Arkansas Department of Health (healthy.arkansas.gov) by visiting the "Grant and Bid Opportunities" page or by searching "Bid Opportunities" in the site's search bar. 💻

04/04/2026

📢 Calling all Arkansas organizations! 🏥✨ Are you hosting a health-related event between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026? 🗓️
Our mini-grant application is officially open, and now is the perfect time to apply for this reimbursable funding! 💰🙌

🔗 Head over to the application link at
https://bit.ly/AMHCSponsor2 to submit yours today. 📝💻

04/04/2026

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04/04/2026