Little Rock has declared April 4th, Timothy Campbell Day!⁠ Tim’s (NLC Arkansas ‘23) life story is featured in a PBS Documentary “The Rose That Grew From Concrete.” ⁠Tim Campbell, a former all-state athlete, attended the historic Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. While struggle and hardship still exist, Tim reveals the truth: Wolfe Street is a place of incredible beauty and extraordinary people.⁠

On January 1, 2023, Zach began his two-year term on the quorum court for District 1 in Arkansas. Like many races, this was one where every voted mattered. Zach secured his seat with 5 votes, reminding us all that civic engagement is imperative to create change! Zach also continues to teach his American National Government at Arkansas State University Three Rivers.

On Sat., February 25, Bernard made his professional boxing debut at The Night of Devastation event in North Little Rock. After winning against his opponent in the 2nd round with a TKO, Bernard posted, “What winning feels like! 1 am so beside myself! Game opponent! But he HAD TO GO! 1-0! 2nd round TKO!” What a “knock-out” of an alum!

Adena is included in the 2023 class of the Arkansas Business 40 Under 40. She is being recognized as one of the state’s rising leaders and people you need to know when doing business in Arkansas. Adena is with Excel by Eight and will be honored at a luncheon June 13th at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock. Forty Under 40 honorees are nominated by readers and chosen by the editors of Arkansas Business.

Shandrea Murphy-Washington is a writer, community organizer, consultant and Arkansas native currently residing in Little Rock, Arkansas. Since 2014, Shandrea’s education and career has centered around creating culturally responsive, healing spaces for Black youth and families in Central Arkansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology alongside a Certification in Nonprofit Management at U of A Little Rock. She then went on to receive her Master of Arts in Public Service from the Clinton School of Public Service. She currently serves as the Co-Founder of Sankofa Community Strategists, a consulting agency that works to advance racial equity in the State of Arkansas.