Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation - OBEF

Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation - OBEF The Ossie Barnes Empowerment Foundation (OBEF) is a nonprofit organization registered in Arkansas with 501c3 tax exempt status. Graduated May 24, 1917.

Ossie Elizabeth Gilliard-Johnson-Henry-Barnes (02-16-1898 – 07-29-1990)
Born in Hensley AR

Mother Delia Taylor-Gilliard, Father Alex Gilliard, Children twin boys Julius and Junus Johnson

Attended Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute under Booker T Washington and George Washington Carver. She also graduated Philander Smith College and Shorter College in Little Rock, AR. She walked 3 miles fro

m Hensley to the Harris Plantation to teach in a one room school. Taught in the Pulaski County School district for 50+ years. She dedicated her life to Public Service.

Come out and socialize with your community. At the OBEF Annual Egg Hunt this Saturday. We have over one thousand eggs fi...
04/15/2025

Come out and socialize with your community. At the OBEF Annual Egg Hunt this Saturday. We have over one thousand eggs filled with candy and golden eggs with money prizes. Everyone is welcome.

It is important that you share and listen on Wednesday, October 30th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88....
10/30/2024

It is important that you share and listen on Wednesday, October 30th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward features our ladies of AR Talks guest co-hosts, Phyllis Brown & Sylvia Smith, in the monthly series “Do You Really Want To Go There?”. We welcomes Kendra Pruitt from Mayor Frank Scott’s office to discuss the city sales tax. And K. V. Knox will join us to talk about an upcoming event.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

The Voice of the People

You are encouraged to share and listen on Wednesday, October 23rd to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 F...
10/23/2024

You are encouraged to share and listen on Wednesday, October 23rd to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward welcomes guest co-host, Scott Hamilton to give an update on the Arkansas Urban League. We continue a “CALL TO ACTION” for each of you to have a plan to VOTE that includes at least 5 people in your circle. Early vote Oct. 21 thru Nov. 4th.

You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

The Voice of the People

It is URGENT that you share and listen on Wednesday, October 16th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 F...
10/16/2024

It is URGENT that you share and listen on Wednesday, October 16th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward continues the urgent “CALL TO ACTION” for the 2024 election. We welcome the Hon. Terri Hollingsworth, Pulaski County Clerk to talk about important information you should know prior to start of early voting on October 21st.

You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

It is important that you share and listen on Wednesday, August 14th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3...
08/14/2024

It is important that you share and listen on Wednesday, August 14th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward issues an urgent “CALL TO ACTION”. Make your plan now for November 5th. Join me as I welcome co-host Sylvia Smith and guest comedians, Jessie McDonald and Bubba Dub, Jr. to talk about their upcoming show.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radio s/KABF

07/03/2024

You are encouraged to share and listen on Wednesday, July 3rd to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward issues an urgent “CALL TO ACTION”. Please have a plan to VOTE as if your freedom depends on it because it does.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

06/12/2024

You are encouraged to share and listen on Wednesday, June 12th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward talks about Juneteenth’s 2024 theme, “Freedom Day”. We also welcome special guest Tim Baker from Shorter College.

You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

You are encouraged to share and listen on Wednesday, May 29th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. T...
05/29/2024

You are encouraged to share and listen on Wednesday, May 29th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward welcomes our ladies of AR Talks, Phyllis Brown, Shannon Boshears, and Sylvia Smith, in the special monthly feature “Do You Really Want To Go There? Then Let’s Talk About It”.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

Please share and listen on Wednesday, May 22nd to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week Bureau...
05/22/2024

Please share and listen on Wednesday, May 22nd to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward continues the conversation on Voting to save our democracy. Join the discussion at 501.433.0088.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

Please share and listen on Wednesday, May 8th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauC...
05/15/2024

Please share and listen on Wednesday, May 8th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward continues the conversation African-American culture and preserving our history.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

Please share and listen on Wednesday, May 8th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauC...
05/08/2024

Please share and listen on Wednesday, May 8th to the AR Talks radio show from 9-10 am on KABF 88.3 FM. This week BureauChief Pat Ward talks about the unveiling of the Daisy Bates statue in Statutory Hall at the US Capitol with Congressman French Hill.
You may listen live at https://streema.com/radios/KABF

Address

24600 Highway 365 South
Hensley, AR
72065

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+5013014346

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