On Saturday, October 17th, at Black River Technical College there was an event held to honor those who were part of the 1965 public school integration. Grif Stockley presented quotes from those who were students and their parents to express remembrance of the integration. The students who were a part of the integration and…
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The Eddie Mae Herron Center is having a Rib Sale! November 6th is the pickup date from 4 until 6 pm. It is $20 for a full slab, payment in advance will be greatly appreciated. You can place your orders now through calling it in! This rib sale is a fundraiser to help with the…
DetailsTickets available for 50th Anniversary of School Integration at Pocahontas, Sloan-Hendrix, Biggers-Reyno
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The 2015 Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 13th starting at 9am. This year’s celebration will include a coloring contest, pageant, dog show, sno-cones, Marilyn’s Cloggers, a cake walk, dancing & music, D.A.R.E. Program Fingerprinting, and fun & laughter! Pageant Form Juneteenth Coloring Pages Coloring Contest PreK-First Coloring Contest 2nd5th
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The Black Professionals’ Network of Jonesboro in conjunction with Arkansas State University’s Strong-Turner Alumni Chapter 1st Annual Black History Quiz Bowl Saturday, February 28, 2015, 2pm AState’s Student Union Auditorium For more information, please visit http://www.bpnjonesboro.org/events/quiz-bowl-2015/
DetailsOn July 2, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. This landmark law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race in public accommodations, in publicly owned or operated facilities, in employment and union membership and in the registration of voters. To mark the anniversary, the U.S. Census Bureau has…
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The Eddie Mae Herron Museum/Center has received a grant in the amount of $3,380.18 to pay for a chainlink fence at the Hardin Cemetery, located in the Birdell community. The grant was awarded by the East Arkansas Planning & Development District (EAPDD) and is funding through the General Improvement Fund (GIF). Making the presentation was…
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The annual Juneteenth celebration will be held June 13 & 14 at the Eddie Mae Herron Center. All activities are free to the public! Friday, June 13th starting at 6pm we will have Family Tree by Cindy Robinette, Maurice Blair will be our guest speaker then the Metro Singers from St. Louis Missouri. Saturday, June…
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Mr. and Miss Juneteenth 2014 will be held Saturday, June 14th at 10am at the Eddie Mae Herron Center. Registration fee is $10 with a $5 additional fee for each category of photogenic, prettiest smile, and best dressed. Dress is Red, White, & Blue casual wear. No pageant dresses or make-up. Divisions are as followed:…
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The Eddie Mae Herron Center will be celebrating Black History Month with daily activities. School group tours may begin prior to 10am. If you would like to schedule a school group, call 870-892-4433.
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