URBANE Magazine

URBANE Magazine โœŠ๐ŸพAn independent lifestyle magazine Amplifying Black Arkansas. We are
URBANE: (๐‘Ž๐‘‘๐‘—) ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘’๐‘œ๐‘๐‘™๐‘’ ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘  & ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘“๐‘–๐‘›๐‘’๐‘‘ ๐‘–๐‘› ๐‘š๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘›๐‘’๐‘Ÿ URBANE is a mood.
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URBANE is Arkansasโ€™ primary African American lifestyle publication. Our goal is to constantly cultivate pride and integrity in who we are by providing a platform for us to shine. This magazine currently uses its digital platform so that our treasures...our diversity...our presence...our beauty can always be displayed. URBANE features thinkers, trendsetters, artists, heroes, advocates, officials, a

nd the array of leaders that have shaped, are shaping, and will shape the next generation of this state. We also add a layer of advertisement for events, social gatherings, businesses, talents, organizations, and opportunities to gain additional exposure. URBANE IS designed to ignite conversation, promote empowerment, and celebrate the aspirations of Black Arkansans making a positive difference.

URBANE Magazine wants to honor Arkansasโ€™ Black First Responders for National First Responders Day 2026!Submit your favor...
06/17/2026

URBANE Magazine wants to honor Arkansasโ€™ Black First Responders for National First Responders Day 2026!

Submit your favorite Black, Arkansas-based First Responder(s) who have 5 or more consecutive years as a:
- firefighter
- police
- emergency medical technician (EMT)
- paramedic
- 911 operator

Voting Link: https://form.jotform.com/theurbanemag/2026-First-Responders

Deadline: July 15, 2026

:: Initial Disclaimer :: You can only submit one entry per person per first responder. DO NOT solicit multiple submissions from multiple people for one first responder. Only the first submission will be considered, and it will NOT increase the chances of being selected as a first responder. Multiple submissions will disqualify your initial request.

The public has spoken!URBANE Magazineโ€™s Finest of 2026 nominations are in, and the voting poll is now open. Voting ends ...
06/16/2026

The public has spoken!

URBANE Magazineโ€™s Finest of 2026 nominations are in, and the voting poll is now open. Voting ends June 30 at 11:59:59 p.m.

>> Voting Link in Bio

From public service and community leadershipโ€ฆto advocacy and legislative impactโ€ฆto championing opportunities for Arkansa...
06/11/2026

From public service and community leadershipโ€ฆ
to advocacy and legislative impactโ€ฆ
to championing opportunities for Arkansans across the stateโ€ฆ

URBANE is honored to announce
Arkansas State Senator Fredrick J. Love
as a special guest of the
2026 Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognition Luncheon.

A leader and longtime advocate for Arkansas communities, Senator Love continues to make an impact through service and a commitment to progress.

Be in the room!

๐Ÿ—“ July 26, 2026 | 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood

๐ŸŽŸ Early Bird Tickets available now โ€” www.TheURBANEMag.com

AmplifyingBlackArkansas

Music that sets the atmosphereโ€ฆA performance that elevates the momentโ€ฆURBANE is excited to announceRicky Howardas the fe...
06/10/2026

Music that sets the atmosphereโ€ฆ
A performance that elevates the momentโ€ฆ

URBANE is excited to announce
Ricky Howard
as the featured live performer for the
2026 Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognition Luncheon

Join us as we celebrate excellence, honor impact, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon accompanied by the smooth sounds of live saxophone.

๐Ÿ—“ July 26, 2026 | 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood

๐ŸŽŸ Early Bird Tickets available now โ€” www.TheURBANEMag.com

From music and entertainmentโ€ฆkeeping the energy high wherever he goesโ€ฆURBANE is excited to announceTony โ€œDJ Tonyโ€ Anders...
06/09/2026

From music and entertainmentโ€ฆ
keeping the energy high wherever he goesโ€ฆ

URBANE is excited to announce
Tony โ€œDJ Tonyโ€ Anderson
as the official DJ for the
2026 Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognition Luncheon

Come celebrate excellence, enjoy great music, and experience an unforgettable afternoon!

๐Ÿ—“ July 26, 2026 | 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood

๐ŸŽŸ Early Bird Tickets available now โ€” www.TheURBANEMag.com

From radio and podcastingโ€ฆto modeling and advocacyโ€ฆto inspiring and poetryโ€ฆURBANE is blessed and excited to announceThe ...
06/08/2026

From radio and podcastingโ€ฆ
to modeling and advocacyโ€ฆ
to inspiring and poetryโ€ฆ

URBANE is blessed and excited to announce
The Voice, Tonisha โ€œNishaSpeaksโ€ Porter,
will host the
2026 Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognition Luncheon!

Be in the room!
๐Ÿ—“ July 26, 2026 | 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood

๐ŸŽŸ Early Bird Tickets available now โ€” link in bio

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Summer of Smiles ...
06/08/2026

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Department of Dental Hygiene is offering a free Summer of Smiles clinic June 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Freeway Medical Tower, 5800 W. 10th St., Suite 501.

The clinic is for children 3-17 years old. It will offer preventive services such as dental cleanings, examinations, X-ray imaging and fluoride treatments.

Appointments are required; no walk-ins please. To schedule an appointment, call 501-686-5733 and mention โ€œSummer of Smiles.โ€

URBANEXtra | EntertainmentArkansas is NOT playing when it comes to live music this year!From R&B legends and hip hop pio...
06/06/2026

URBANEXtra | Entertainment

Arkansas is NOT playing when it comes to live music this year!

From R&B legends and hip hop pioneers to chart-topping headliners and rising stars, concert season is packed with opportunities to catch your favorites right here in The Natural State.

Whoโ€™s on your must-see list?!

๐Ÿ“ June
โ€ข John Legend โ€“ June 13 โ€“ Pine Bluff
โ€ข Juvenile โ€“ June 14 โ€“ Little Rock
โ€ข Keri Hilson โ€“ June 20 โ€“ Little Rock
โ€ข Lloyd โ€“ June 20 โ€“ Little Rock
โ€ข Demola โ€“ June 21 โ€“ Little Rock

๐Ÿ“ July
โ€ข Erealist โ€“ June 3 โ€“ North Little Rock
โ€ข MoneyBagg Yo โ€“ July 25 โ€“ Little Rock
โ€ข Darius Rucker โ€“ July 30 โ€“ Rogers
โ€ข Flo Rida โ€“ July 31 โ€“ Pine Bluff

๐Ÿ“ August
โ€ข Johnny Gill โ€“ August 7 โ€“ Pine Bluff
โ€ข Lil Wayne โ€“ August 16 โ€“ Rogers
โ€ข Bossman DLow & Yung Miami โ€“ August 20 โ€“ Little Rock

๐Ÿ“ September
โ€ข Joe โ€“ September 4 โ€“ Pine Bluff
โ€ข TLC โ€“ September 29 โ€“ Rogers

๐Ÿ“ October
โ€ข Leon Thomas โ€“ October 7 โ€“ Rogers
โ€ข Bryson Tiller โ€“ October 16 โ€“ Rogers
โ€ข Hip Hop Legends Festival โ€“ October 16 โ€“ Rogers
- Rakim
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Big Daddy Kane
- Sugar Hill Gang
- Ice-T
- DJ Evil E

๐Ÿ“ November
โ€ข Akeem Ali โ€“ November 14 โ€“ Little Rock

Which concert are you buying tickets for?

Which artist did we miss? Drop them in the comments โฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธโฌ‡๏ธ

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tag your concert crew below!

โœจ HONORARY HONOREE SPOTLIGHT โœจMeet LaTina Edwards, CEO of the Bobby Portis Foundation and Founder of Tinaโ€™s House - and ...
06/03/2026

โœจ HONORARY HONOREE SPOTLIGHT โœจ

Meet LaTina Edwards, CEO of the Bobby Portis Foundation and Founder of Tinaโ€™s House - and she is URBANE Magazineโ€™s first honorary Woman of Worth honoree.

LaTina Edwards is a Little Rock native who turned her story into serviceโ€”empowering single mothers and strengthening families through resources, support, and community impact.

โœจ She will be formally recognized with the
2026 Women of Worth Honorary Recognition

at the
2026 Women of Worth & Men of Merit Recognition Luncheon

๐Ÿ—“ July 26, 2026 | 2 PM
๐Ÿ“ The Greens at North Hills, Sherwood

๐ŸŽŸ Early Bird Tickets available now - link in bio

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