Join NWA Black Heritage in uncovering hidden histories, preserving Black heritage, and promoting equity in Northwest Arkansas. Our initiatives engage the community and empower Black voices. Learn more and get involved today.

NWA Black Heritage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage and culture of Black communities in Northwest Arkansas. Our focus is on charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. Learn more about our mission and our board of directors.

Have questions, comments or suggestions? Contact NWA Black Heritage today. We're here to listen and help fight systemic racism and inequality.

Discover NWA Black Heritage's cemeteries in Northwest Arkansas. Learn about East Mountain Cemetery's history and burials of African Americans. Visit Oaks cemetery's memorial marker and Anderson Slave Cemetery's unmarked gravesites.

NWA Black Heritage is dedicated to preserving, documenting, and promoting the rich heritage and culture of Black communities in Northwest Arkansas. What is a historic district and why would it benefit this neighborhood?

Learn about the erasure of Black communities in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the role played by municipal offices, departments, and councils, the public school system, the Chamber of Commerce, and various clubs.

During the Jim Crow era, many parts of the United States were racially segregated, and Black people faced discrimination and violence while traveling. To help Black travelers navigate this hostile environment, a man named Victor Hugo Green created a guidebook called the "Negro Motorist Green Book," or simply the "Green Book."

NWA Black Heritage recognizes the ancestral stewardship of the Osage, Caddo, and Quapaw peoples, and the debt owed to enslaved peoples and their descendants for their forced labor in building the economy of Northwest Arkansas.

Discover the powerful murals that showcase the Black community's struggle for justice and equality in Northwest Arkansas. Explore the ongoing fight against police brutality, the noose, and the confederate statue.

Join NWA Black Heritage in the fight against systemic racism and inequality in Northwest Arkansas. Sign up to volunteer and make a difference today.