1)Lieutenant Colonel Jason Smedley, Commandant of The Arkansas Military & First Responders Academy (AMFRA). AMFRA is a tuition-free, military and first responders college preparatory academy for Boys and Girls entering the 9th grade Summer 2023. They offer a unique learning culture with a safe environment, high academic standards, student uniforms, smaller classes, and personalized learning plans designed to provide individual attention. For information [email protected] or visit. AMFRA9-12.ORG.
2)DuShawn Scarbrough the Executive Director of Arkansas‘s MLK Commission to talk about the 55th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and “ The Let’s Stand Together and Take The Pledge” event on April 4, 10 AM at the state Capital. Hundreds of youth from across the state will take the non-violence pledge led by Broadway Joe. The event is free. For more information contact the MLK commission at 888-290 King or amlkc.Eventbrite.Com.
3)Liz Grobmyer Executive Assistant with FEED First USA. An At-Risk feeding program that reaches out into the community in order to provide children with a nutritious meal, homework help, and mentoring. They’re hosting the second annual spring into wellness, community health fair and health food expo this Saturday, April 1st at Lake Valencia in Maumelle . The event is FREE with fishing for the kids, prizes and games for the entire family from 9am until 1pm for more information visit Feedfirstusa on Facebook.
4)Pastor John Richards with St Mark Baptist Church. In recognition of April as Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, Saint Mark Baptist Church and the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families host a screening of the documentary Aftershock, Tuesday, April 11th 6pm. Following the documentary screening, there will be a discussion about Black maternal mortality in Arkansas. The discussion will include topics such as access to maternal healthcare, affordable healthcare accessibility, and the role of community organizations. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Stephanie Jackson at
stephanie@d (mailto:[email protected])
