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KLEK’s Juneteenth in Jonesboro events schedule released, T-Shirts now available!
KLEK's 5th annual Juneteenth in Jonesboro is going to be big and historic this year. From the first ever Juneteenth parade to the first ever fireworks display, we have many plans in store for you to help us celebrate freedom! The past two years, we held Juneteenth...
Black History Month Observance 2022 Highlights ‘We Strive, We Thrive’ Theme
01/27/2022 JONESBORO – The 2022 Black History Month observance at Arkansas State University will get underway Tuesday, Feb. 1, with a slate of educational opportunities on the schedule, which has been announced by the A-State Multicultural Center, part of the Division...
Actress Angela Bassett Aims To Spread Awareness About Diabetes Through New Initiative
NewsOne Featured Video Diabetes disproportionately affects the Black community. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 60 percent more likely to be diagnosed with the disease...
4 Family Activity Ideas You Should Make Your Kids Do
We’re creatures of habit: We enjoy going to the same places and doing the same things week after week. And there’s nothing wrong with that, right? Well, sometimes habits cause you to miss out on new adventures. So break your routine with these 3 family activity ideas...
A-State Competes on Day 1 of West Prelims
Story Links Live Results SEC Network+ (Thurs., 6 PM) FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (5/25/22) – Seven members of the Arkansas State men's track and field team competed on the first day of the NCAA West Preliminary Rounds on Wednesday, held at the John McDonnell Track. A-State's...
Texas Elementary School Massacre: 19 Kids, 2 Teachers Dead, Sen. Murphy Pleads For Gun Reform
White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris is a native Washingtonian and University of South Carolina alumna. Her passion is mentoring young adults by teaching community empowerment and media education. She is an NAB member and board member of the Thurgood Marshall...
Black Founder In Poland Helping Fight Racism In War Torn Ukraine
White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris is a native Washingtonian and University of South Carolina alumna. Her passion is mentoring young adults by teaching community empowerment and media education. She is an NAB member and board member of the Thurgood Marshall...
Chancellor Issues Message Regarding Updated Mask Policy
JONESBORO -- Chancellor Kelly Damphousse issued the following email to the campus community today, removing all mandatory usage of masks effective Thursday, March 3.The chancellor's previous messages about our campus response to COVID-19 are available in his...
Nursing and Health Professions Recognizes Top 2021-22 Graduating Students
05/20/2022 JONESBORO – The School of Nursing and several departments in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University have announced their most outstanding graduating students, according to Dr. Scott Gordon, dean. Anna McMillian of North...
3 Ways to Love Your Family with Technology
When it comes to relationships, technology has developed a bit of a bad reputation over the years. But before you jump on that bandwagon, consider these 3 ways to love your family well with technology. First, Skype, Google Hangout or FaceTime your college and career...
The legendary Patti LaBelle turns 78 years old today
The soul singer was born on this day in 1944. Considered one of the greatest singers of all time, she got her big break in Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, which would eventually become the group Labelle. They were known for the hit songs “What Can I Do for...
VP Harris Commemorates 57th Anniversary Of Bloody Sunday
White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris is a native Washingtonian and University of South Carolina alumna. Her passion is mentoring young adults by teaching community empowerment and media education. She is an NAB member and board member of the Thurgood Marshall...