Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus

09/13/2025

🎉 Celebrating the legacy of Linda Pondexter Chesterfield! 🎉
From breaking barriers in higher education to leading in the classroom and the State Capitol, she has paved the way for generations through her service and leadership.

Help us honor her remarkable journey — drop a 🎊 in the comments if you’re celebrating her induction into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame on October 11th.

02/15/2024

Join me, Representative Jay Richardson (Chairman of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus) and Timothy D. Pighee, (Past President of the UAPB/AM&N National Alumni Association) to update students, alumni/staff and the public at large on the status of the issue of HBCU/UAPB 1890 state underfunding. at 6:00pm on Wednesday, February 21st in the STEM Building on the campus of UAPB.

For those unable to attend or for those who live out of town/state, please return to this page for virtual participation next Wednesday at 6 sharp!

11/05/2023

On Tuesday many celebrated the 5th annual John H. Johnson Day in Arkansas.

11/03/2023

10/17/2023

09/03/2023

Dr. Josetta Wilkins was not only a past member of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus, she served a chair in 1997-98 and served with great distinction. While we mourn the loss of this great leader, we honor her legacy of service and are grateful for her impact on the lives of past, present and future Arkansans.

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former Arkansas Rep. Josetta Edwards Wilkins passed away at the age of 92 on August 25, 2023, at the University of Arkansas...

08/29/2023

08/28/2023

Today marks the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic march on Washington and his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech. We are honored to commemorate this seminal event and carry on Dr. King's vision of justice and equality for all as your state representatives.

08/14/2023

“The decision of the Department of Education is deeply concerning and sends a message to students in Arkansas that their African American peers are not as important and not as valued. This type of decision has far-reaching implications on the educational and professional success of all Arkansas youth, and we must not allow this type of inequality to persist.”

04/07/2023

Just three hours until the AHPP Sandwiching in History tour of the Daisy Bates House, a national historical landmark!

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