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Conway cosmetologist helps teach non-Black foster parents about caring for natural hair
Breaking NewsLicensed Cosmetologist Nykyda Dixon is collaborating with The Call, a faith-based organization assisting foster parents to offer lessons and services.7:30 PM CDT April 13, 2021CONWAY, Ark — A Conway woman posted on social media how she wanted to help non-Black foster parents with natural hair textures. She's now collaborating with The Call, a faith-based organization assisting foster parents to offer lessons and services. Nykyda Dixon is a licensed cosmetologist. She's been doing hair since she was 12 years old. RELATED:"I had this idea like five years ago, but I...…Breaking NewsLicensed Cosmetologist Nykyda Dixon is collaborating with The Call, a faith-based organization assisting foster parents to offer lessons and services.7:30 PM CDT April 13, 2021CONWAY, Ark — A Conway woman posted on social media how she wanted to help non-Black foster parents with natural hair textures. She's now collaborating with The Call, a faith-based organization assisting foster parents to offer lessons and services. Nykyda Dixon is a licensed cosmetologist. She's been doing hair since she was 12 years old. RELATED:"I had this idea like five years ago, but I...WW…
Arkansas's proposed Stand Your Ground law fails in House committee
PoliticsThe controversial Stand Your Ground bill that passed the Arkansas Senate was voted down in the House Committee, effectively failing the bill from becoming law.LITTLE ROCK, Ark — A controversial Stand Your Ground bill that passed the Arkansas Senate was voted down in the House Committee Tuesday, effectively stopping the bill from becoming law.The Senate panel previously voted in favor of loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense last month before it was sent to the House.Loading ...The bill failed on a voice vote after a long committee meeting where opponents...…PoliticsThe controversial Stand Your Ground bill that passed the Arkansas Senate was voted down in the House Committee, effectively failing the bill from becoming law.LITTLE ROCK, Ark — A controversial Stand Your Ground bill that passed the Arkansas Senate was voted down in the House Committee Tuesday, effectively stopping the bill from becoming law.The Senate panel previously voted in favor of loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense last month before it was sent to the House.Loading ...The bill failed on a voice vote after a long committee meeting where opponents...WW…
Black-owned bookstore in Little Rock serving community for 3 decades
Breaking NewsPyramid Art Books and Custom Framing has had multiple Black celebrities walk in their doors, but the most important people are the next generation of Black children.12:35 PM CST February 8, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Snuggled in the historical Black Dunbar Community Neighborhood, Pyramid Art Books and Custom Framing opened its door back in June of 1988. They've been open for three decades showcasing African American art and literature.Garbo Hearn and her husband are the owners who pride themselves on helping other people share their talent."There's a lot of talented...…Breaking NewsPyramid Art Books and Custom Framing has had multiple Black celebrities walk in their doors, but the most important people are the next generation of Black children.12:35 PM CST February 8, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Snuggled in the historical Black Dunbar Community Neighborhood, Pyramid Art Books and Custom Framing opened its door back in June of 1988. They've been open for three decades showcasing African American art and literature.Garbo Hearn and her husband are the owners who pride themselves on helping other people share their talent."There's a lot of talented...WW…
Little Rock Central High School student creates COVID-19 care kits to give away
Breaking NewsFifteen-year-old Shankul Lohakare gave away kits with masks, hand sanitizer, a thermometer, and a pulse oximeter to help with early COVID-19 detection.10:30 PM CST January 30, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A Little Rock Central High School sophomore gave away COVID-19 care kits in a drive-thru at the school on Saturday afternoon. The kits consisted of masks, hand sanitizer, a thermometer, and a pulse oximeter in a reusable cosmetic bag to help detect early symptoms of the virus. Fifteen-year-old Shankul Lohakare came up with the idea for the giveaway and took action after...…Breaking NewsFifteen-year-old Shankul Lohakare gave away kits with masks, hand sanitizer, a thermometer, and a pulse oximeter to help with early COVID-19 detection.10:30 PM CST January 30, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A Little Rock Central High School sophomore gave away COVID-19 care kits in a drive-thru at the school on Saturday afternoon. The kits consisted of masks, hand sanitizer, a thermometer, and a pulse oximeter in a reusable cosmetic bag to help detect early symptoms of the virus. Fifteen-year-old Shankul Lohakare came up with the idea for the giveaway and took action after...WW…
Arkansas man receives racist letter about his Black Santa decorations
Local NewsNeighbors are rallying together to make sure one man feels at home despite the racist letter about his Christmas decorations.NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Chris Kennedy has lived in his Lakewood home in North Little Rock for three years, but on Tuesday afternoon he received a letter in the mail that he never expected to receive."I started to read and of course the first word that sticks out is negro," he said about the letter. The letter reads in full:Loading ..."Please remove your negro Santa Clause yard decoration. You should not try to deceive children into believing that I am a...…Local NewsNeighbors are rallying together to make sure one man feels at home despite the racist letter about his Christmas decorations.NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Chris Kennedy has lived in his Lakewood home in North Little Rock for three years, but on Tuesday afternoon he received a letter in the mail that he never expected to receive."I started to read and of course the first word that sticks out is negro," he said about the letter. The letter reads in full:Loading ..."Please remove your negro Santa Clause yard decoration. You should not try to deceive children into believing that I am a...WW…
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