Good community relations vital for police
Fayetteville police began racial sensitivity training in the mid-1990s at the request of residents -- a novel and innovative approach for a small city in Arkan…
Diversity in NWA
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Northwest Arkansas cultural organizations work to welcome all
Christian Balos, 30, is a man about town. He works for the Arkansas Support Network and volunteers as a youth leader and speaks about climate change for the Ma…
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Universities strive for diverse, inclusive learning environments
The University of Arkansas struggles to recruit, retain and graduate black students from around the state.
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Schools work to diversify teaching staff
Omar Alonzo believes his ability to relate to Hispanic students he encounters as a music teacher in the Springdale School District is important.
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Resources strive to narrow minority health disparities
Music is medicine in Mexico, Claudia Aguilar said.
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Minority community members start businesses in Northwest Arkansas
Brian Holmes got a phone call 20 years ago saying his services were needed right away in Bentonville. The barber packed up his clippers and moved here from Pen…
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Effort aims to include, engage Northwest Arkansas' minorities
Racial and ethnic diversity will continue to grow in Northwest Arkansas whatever those living in the region do, experts say.
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Employers work to increase workforce diversity
Northwest Arkansas' businesses have made inroads with diversity, and will have to continue if they want to remain relevant to employees and customers, official…
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Fayetteville Housing Authority setting sights on revitalizing properties
The Housing Authority wants to get into the development game.
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LISTEN: Diversity in Northwest Arkansas
Doug Thompson of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, talks with Sonia Gutierrez, D'Andre Jones, Richard Laraya and LaTricia Hill-Chandler about diversity …
