Pine Bluff native Jeff Donaldson was a renowned African American visual artist and art educator who co-founded the AfriCOBRA (African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists) and partnered with 11 other artists to create Chicago’s famous Wall of Respect in the 1960’s which featured over 50 well-known African Americans known for their promotion of Black excellence.

Dorothy R. Leavell has been the publisher of the Chicago  and Gary Crusader newspapers, two historic, family-owned Black publications for...

During the Jim Crow era, African Americans could unwind, connect, and enjoy community at the Longley Park grounds at minstrels shows,...

Legendary soul artist Sam Cooke got his start performing with the Soul Stirrers in Pine Bluff. Image Credit: www.Biography.com Samuel...