URBANE Magazine

URBANE Magazine A lifestyle magazine for Black Arkansans URBANE is Arkansas’ primary African American lifestyle publication. URBANE is a mood.

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, and the array of leaders that have shaped, are shaping, and will shap

e 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 attended Crystal Bridges Museum's Building Bridges: A Conversation with President Barack Obama opening l...
12/03/2025

URBANE Magazine attended Crystal Bridges Museum's Building Bridges: A Conversation with President Barack Obama opening lecture series. It was a historic moment for the state, and we were honored to be in the room.

Additional pictures of the event are available in the Event Gallery on the URBANE website.

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just announced Building Bridges, a new lecture series focused on civic dialogue, curiosity, and courage — and it launch...
11/20/2025

just announced Building Bridges, a new lecture series focused on civic dialogue, curiosity, and courage — and it launches with guest President Barack Obama.

Monday, December 1 • 3:30 PM
Crystal Bridges Campus, Bentonville

Hosted by Olivia Walton, this inaugural conversation will explore civic leadership and the shared values shaping American democracy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

What you need to know:
• Tickets are FREE (limit 2)
• Crystal Bridges members get first access Friday, Nov. 21 at 10AM

But that’s not all—President Obama will also meet privately with 450 Arkansas students and teachers, including three high school seniors representing Bentonville, Little Rock, and Springdale, for a conversation about civic engagement and the future of our country.

Arkansas, this is history happening right here at home!

🚨Issue 30 PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE!🚨THE LAST ISSUE OF 2025! AND...THE BEGINNING OF URBANE'S NEW ERA!Go to https://theurba...
11/20/2025

🚨Issue 30 PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE!🚨

THE LAST ISSUE OF 2025! AND...THE BEGINNING OF URBANE'S NEW ERA!

Go to https://theurbanemag.square.site/ to order. Purchasers will not receive this issue until after December 1.

AfterPay is available for online purchases!

FEATURES:
- COVER STORY: Stronger Together - Spotlighting Divine Nine Members in Arkansas Who Strengthen & Uplift Their Communities Continuing its Legacy of Service

- Black Arkansas 2026 Fall Graduates

- Black Social Media Influencers of Arkansas

- ARKANSAS BLACK HISTORY:
----- The Colony - Remembering A Black Family Community In White County, Arkansas
----- M. Jackson Tourist Home - Historic Green Book Site, M. Jackson Tourist Home Of Russellville, Receives Formal Recognition

- PEOPLE: The Ministry of Presence - Meet Chaplain Shelby Smith

- FASHION: Style Me, Stephanie - Stylish Holiday Fashion

- BUSINESS: Have Bar, Will Travel - Mobile Concierge Bartending Service
...plus the URBANE Book Club Picks & more!

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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — cofounder of Amazon — has gifted $19 MILLION to Philander Smith University. This transf...
11/14/2025

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — cofounder of Amazon — has gifted $19 MILLION to Philander Smith University. This transformative investment marks the largest single donation in the institution’s 147-year history.

Scott’s gift is part of her ongoing, record-breaking wave of support for HBCUs, totaling more than $400 million. Her fall giving streak continues to change lives, with recent transformative gifts also announced for Winston-Salem State University and Howard University.

Philander Smith University’s website states:
“Because the gift is unrestricted, it gives the University flexibility to determine how best to invest these dollars for long-term impact.

University leadership and the Board of Trustees will carefully steward the funds in alignment with the institution’s mission and strategic priorities.

While no final decisions have been made, areas of consideration include:
– Expanding student scholarships and financial aid
– Investing in faculty excellence and academic innovation
– Enhancing campus facilities and technology
– Strengthening the University’s endowment for future growth and stability

Every decision will be guided by fiscal responsibility and a commitment to maximizing benefits for current and future generations of students.”

Philander Smith University—originally Walden Seminary—was founded in 1877 as the first attempt to provide education to formerly enslaved African Americans west of the Mississippi River.

In 1949, after major academic expansion and accreditation by the North Central Association, the institution strengthened its footprint in Little Rock. And on August 1, 2023, Philander Smith College officially became Philander Smith University, now the only HBCU in Central Arkansas with university status.

Visit Philander.edu for details and updates on this historic moment.

Announcement from Premier Funeral Home of Little Rock’s page:Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they...
11/12/2025

Announcement from Premier Funeral Home of Little Rock’s page:

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

It is with great sadness and heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of Dr. Cortez McFarland, 80, of Little Rock passed on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Little Rock.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Premier Funeral Home.

PREMIER FUNERAL HOME
1020 Daisy L. Gaston Bates Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
501.376.4800 (Office) ~ 501.376.4900 (Fax)
[email protected] (Email)
www.premierfuneralhomelr.com (Website)
“Only Heaven Can Serve You Better”

Dr. Tamara Glover, a proud native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025.Dr. Glover not...
11/12/2025

Dr. Tamara Glover, a proud native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, was crowned Mrs. USA International Global 2025.

Dr. Glover not only took home $3,000 in cash, but she’ll also serve as the official face of USA Pageants. Her next stop is Malaysia, where she’ll represent the United States at the International Global Pageant in September 2026.

🚨LAST CALL 🚨URBANE is now accepting submissions for its 2025 Black Arkansas Graduate recognitions to say “Thank You” for...
11/11/2025

🚨LAST CALL 🚨

URBANE is now accepting submissions for its 2025 Black Arkansas Graduate recognitions to say “Thank You” for representing our culture, your elders and ancestors, and yourself well.

Submit your 2025 fall graduates for a chance for them to be featured in our next issue!

Recognitions are dedicated only to Arkansas’ Black primary, secondary, post-secondary, and vocational school 2025 fall graduates.

Need more info? Link in Bio
Deadline: November 15, 2025

Initial Disclaimer::
You can only submit one entry per person per graduate. This is NOT a competition. Do NOT recruit votes, and do NOT solicit multiple submissions from multiple people for one graduate. Only the first submission will be considered. Multiple submissions will NOT increase the chances that the graduate will be selected. Multiple submissions will disqualify your initial request.

URBANE Magazine attended the Sistas-in-Law Bar Association’s Inaugural Warren Nance Scholarship Celebration where living...
11/11/2025

URBANE Magazine attended the Sistas-in-Law Bar Association’s Inaugural Warren Nance Scholarship Celebration where living legends Judge Joyce E. Williams Warren (ret.) and Dean Cynthia Nance were honored.

Additional pictures of the event are available in the Event Gallery on the URBANE website.

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Repost from ’s pageToday, Terence Caffey should be celebrating his 34th birthday. Instead, his life was cut sho...
11/06/2025

Repost from ’s page

Today, Terence Caffey should be celebrating his 34th birthday. Instead, his life was cut short after a violent encounter with Little Rock police, his cries for help ignored, and medical care delayed. We honor Terence’s memory and send our love to his family today.

Our Contributing Writer & Photographer Kev Moyé attended URBANE Magazine attended the 2025 Arkansas Black Hall of Fame I...
10/31/2025

Our Contributing Writer & Photographer Kev Moyé attended URBANE Magazine attended the 2025 Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The 31st Class of Inductees included:

✨Linda Pondexter Chesterfield
✨Cleon Aurelius Flowers, Sr., M.D.
✨Garbo & Archie Hearne, M.D.
✨Honorable Marion A. Humphrey, Sr.
✨Charles Nelms, Ed.D.
✨Letriece Watkins

These visionaries represent the brilliance, leadership, and cultural legacy that define Arkansas and the African American experience. They are trailblazers whose excellence and impact continue to inspire generations.

📸 Kev Moyé

Additional pictures of the event available in the Event Gallery on the URBANE website.

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Congratulations to Shorter College’s Newest CNA Graduates!Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to care are what o...
10/31/2025

Congratulations to Shorter College’s Newest CNA Graduates!
Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to care are what our communities need most!

Be sure to submit your graduate to be recognized in URBANE’s upcoming 2025 Fall Graduate feature. Link in bio

Thinking about a healthcare career?

Shorter College, one of four HBCUs in Arkansas, offers programs that prepare you for in-demand, purpose-driven careers — including CNA certification and more.

📍 Learn more about upcoming enrollment dates and programs at shortercollege.edu or contact the Office of Admissions for details!

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