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Meet Henry Jackson Lewis
Henry Jackson Lewis was the nation's first African American political cartoonist. He spent a portion of his adult life in Pine Bluff.
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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Celebrating Rev. Jesse Turner
A trailblazer, community activist, civil rights champion, and historian, Rev. Turner is a force for positive change.
Mar 17, 20213 min read
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Meet "One Arm" Boid Buie
Boid Buie, the only one-armed star in professional basketball history, had athletic prowess and determination.
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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The Art of Tuskegee Airman Roy LaGrone
This week, the spotlight shines on pilot and artist Roy LaGrone, whose paintings of the Tuskegee Airmen brought their stories to life.
Feb 17, 20213 min read
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Pine Bluff Lynchings of 1892
During the second week of National Black History Month, the spotlight turns to a gruesome chapter in the Pine Bluff's history.
Feb 10, 20213 min read
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What Do You Know about the WPA Slave Narratives?
This article begins our month-long look at notable people and events with Pine Bluff connections during National Black History Month.
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Made History in Pine Bluff
In 1958, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a historic commencement address at Arkansas AM&N College.
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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Civil Rights History Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com
The Delta Civil Rights Legacy Trail is now available on ExplorePineBluff.com.
Aug 2, 20202 min read
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Branton, Branton & Flowers: Civil Rights Advocates
Long before #BlackLivesMatter, three lawyers with Pine Bluff ties were playing key roles in the Civil Rights movement, laying the groundwork
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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