Most young girls daydream about their first kiss. I was no different. When I was 13 years old, our neighbors the Johnsons moved out. The Johnson’s old house sat vacant…
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Arkansans are tough. We know when to lend a hand. We know how to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We know what’s right. This is our state. These are our values. We are Arkansas Strong.
Arkansas Strong advances a more responsible and resilient Arkansas by informing the public about issues facing our people, lifting up the stories of everyday Arkansas heroes, and promoting the values that make our state special.
ARKANSAS STORIES
Celebrating the Strength of Arkansas
I am biracial. My mother is white, and my estranged father is black. In my opinion, there is a lot of baggage when it comes to being made up of…
Feminism / noun: belief in and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes (The Merriam-Webster.Com Dictionary). It has been suggested that feminism is an unnecessary distinction:…
I recently wrote a column for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette which told the story of a bridge being burned and miraculously rebuilt again. That bridge was between a group of politically…
If you would like to understand more about our story, the story of Baby Kerry, I wrote about it years ago. Here is that essay: Baby Kerry After our daughter…
Part I This is long and personal and about abortion—the termination of a pregnancy. Just so you know. On a recent weekend in Arkansas and across the US, there were…
At Arkansas Strong, we believe your story is a unique thread—one that, when woven with others, forms the beautiful tapestry of our state. And we believe telling Arkansas stories is…
Covid hit at a time when I was trying desperately to rebuild my relationship with my parents, particularly my mother. Almost three years later, all I can think about is…
Do you live next door to a devil? According to many Facebook political posts, you might. Most of my Facebook friends avoid politics, while others post their views in moderation….
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