The State of Black NWA

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.

-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Council (NWA MLK Council) is initiating a groundbreaking community-wide initiative designed to amplify the voices of the Black community across Northwest Arkansas (NWA). On June 17th, The Council will launch their “State of Black NWA” census project to gain a deeper understanding of the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas, with a particular focus on members of the Black community.

This comprehensive census, supported by a grant from the Community Engagement Fund at the Arkansas Community Foundation and funding from The Excellerate Foundation, provides an unparalleled opportunity to encapsulate the perspectives of their “beloved community” aiming to elevate their diverse needs and aspirations within the rapidly growing NWA region.

Take the census here: CENSUS