Arkansas Talks

03/03/2026

PLAN to ATTEND or SUPPORT - the 67th Anniversary of W21 Dinner
We hope you can join us for the dinner for the
Presented by AR TALKS RADIO & ASH FOUNDATION
Wrightsville 21
67th Anniversary Banquet

A night of Unity remembering the 21
VENUE: Wrightsville GYMNASIUM
13024 Arkansas Hwy 365-South
Little Rock, AR 72206

67th Anniversary Banquet (A night of Unity remembering the 21)

This Banquet will be held in memory of the 21 black boys who died on March 5, 1959, in a fatal fire at the Negro Boys Industrial School in Wrightsville, Arkansas. This tragic event has come to be known as "The Wrightsville 21."

This meaningful gathering will bring together leaders, supporters, and members of the community to promote unity, reflection, remembrance, and a shared commitment to preserving history, as well as support for programs and resources for at-risk youth.

For more information or if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
W: https://ashfoundation21.com
E: [email protected]
T: 501-683-9940
AR TALKS RADIO | ASH FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 16481 | Little Rock, AR 72216 | T: 501-683-9940

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, tables, ad placements in the commemorative booklet, or to make a donation in honor of the boys, please visit the link below or scan the QR code.

We invite you to leave your mark in support of this important historical event and help us continue preserving the history of the Wrightsville 21.

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https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/banquet-dinner-for-the-wrightsville--21

67th Anniversary Banquet - “A Night of Unity: Remembering the 21”Join us as we honor and remember the 21 young Black boys who tragically lost their lives on March 5, 1959, in a fatal fire at the Negro Boys Industrial School in Wrightsville, Arkansas —an event now known as The Wrightsville 21.T...

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