Organized by the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA), the exhibition Arkansas Women to Watch 2026: Words Become Matter is on view through April 18, 2026, in the Underground Gallery at the CALS Roberts Library (401 President Clinton Ave.). Roberts Library visiting information is at https://robertslibrary.org/visit/location-hours/.

Now in its fourth year, the Black Family Expo was held this year in the recently renovated CALS Main Library, taking over the entire fifth floor. The expo took place over three hours on Saturday, February 7, and we had more than 300 participants throughout the event. Fourteen family and organizational tables were set up to share stories and resources with visitors,

With Lunar New Year beginning today, February 17, I’ve been digging through old boxes and bins at my parents’ house, searching for photos and videos of how my family has celebrated this holiday over the years.

Lunar New Year is one of the most significant celebrations in Chinese culture. It is a holiday dedicated to honoring the people who came before us—our ancestors and past loved ones—as well as a time to celebrate the fresh start and fortune of a new year in the lunisolar calendar.