1. Neighborhoods:  The T.R. McGuire House, located at 114 Rice Street, is a 1904 Colonial Revival cottage executed in structural concrete blocks. The T.R. McGuire House is exemplary as a triumph in concrete block construction. Lamar Porter Field, developed as a Works Progress Administration project, consists of a stadium and ball field which has historically served as the center of activity and social gatherings for the neighborhood. The neighborhood also contains two historic districts, The Capitol View Historic District and the Stifft Station Historic District.As of 1996, approximately two percent of the City of Little Rock's residents called the Capitol View/Stifft's Station area home. The racial distribution within the neighborhood is similar to that of the city: approximately 34 percent black and just under 65 percent white. However, also like the city, the neighborhood is subdivided geographically into different socio-economic zones.
   
   
2. Located in downtown is the specialized Clinton School of Public Service, a branch of the University of Arkansas System, which offers a master's degree in public service.The city is also home to two smaller, private historically black colleges, Philander Smith College and Arkansas Baptist College.
   
   
3. Wildwood Park for the Arts – The largest park dedicated to the performing arts in the South. It features year-round performances of opera, cabaret, and jazz, as well as seasonal festivals and cultural events.
   
   

By Race

White

Black

Native American

Asian

Hispanic

Total Population

52.7%

42.1%

0.4%

2.1%

4.7%

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LITTLE ROCK REAL ESTATE COMPANY SETTLES EEOC RACE DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION SUIT

"Bankers Asset Management Will Pay $600,000 for Excluding Blacks for Jobs and Punishing Employees for Complaining About Bias".

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. April 18, 2012 – Bankers Asset Management, Inc., a real estate company in Little Rock, will pay $600,000 to former employees and a class of applicants to settle a race discrimin­ation and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC), the agency announced today.

The EEOC’s suit, Civil Action No. 4:10-CV-002070-SWW, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, Western Division, alleged that the company excluded black applicants for jobs at the company’s Little Rock location based upon their race. The EEOC also alleged that the company retaliated against other employees and former employees for opposing or testifying about the race discrimination, by demoting and forcing one out of her job and by suing others in state court. The EEOC attempted to resolve this matter during conciliation prior to filing suit.

Race discrimination and retaliation violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

In addition to injunctive and monetary relief, the three-year consent decree settling the lawsuit requires that BAM:

· provide mandatory annual three-hour training on race discrimination and retaliation under Title VII to all of its employees;

· have its president or another officer appear at the training to inform staff of the company’s non-discrimination policy regarding race and retaliation; that the company will not tolerate such discrimination; and the consequences for discriminating in the workplace;

· maintain records of complaints of race and retaliation discrimination;

· provide annual reports to the EEOC regarding such complaints;

· issue a memo to one of the hiring officials explaining that BAM does not discriminate on the basis of race and retaliation; and

· post a notice to employees about the lawsuit that provides the EEOC’s contact information.

“Excluding qualified individuals from job opportunities because of their race or in retaliation for exercising protected rights are fundamental violations of the laws we enforce,” said EEOC General Counsel David Lopez. “As this case demonstrates, the EEOC is prepared to vigorously pursue such cases and resolutions that help ensure that workplaces will be free from discrimination. Recent cases we have filed alleging hiring discrimination, such as our suit against Bass Pro, demonstrate this continued commitment.”

“We are pleased that this company worked with us to reach a satisfactory resolution in this matter to ensure black applicants will be judged based on their qualifications,” said Faye A. Williams, regional attorney for the EEOC’s Memphis District Office. “The measures in the decree will work to ensure that African-American applicants are treated in the same manner as others, and that employees who have the courage to oppose race discrimination are protected against retaliation.”

BAM is an Arkansas corporation engaged in real estate, real estate-owned properties, broker management and asset management in the Little Rock area.

The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the EEOC is available on its website at http://www.eeoc.gov

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BEAUTY CARE - BLACK HAIR SALONS - MULTICULTURAL

1. African Hair Braiding - 4424 Asher Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204 - (501) 612-7465
   
   
2. African Hair Braiding - 8211 Geyer Springs Road, # 32, - Little Rock, AR 72209 - (501) 562-7333
   
   
3. Golden Beauty Supply -  Category: Black Beauty Supply -  2901 West 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 666-3800
   
   

BLACK BUSINESSES - SERVICES - VENDORS ETC.

1. Arkansas Baptist College -  Category: Historically Black College -  1600 Bishop St. Little Rock, AR 72202-6099 (501) 374-7856  - (visit website)
   
   
2. Arkansas State Press -  Category: African American Newspaper -   221 West 2nd Street Suite 608, Little Rock, AR, 72201 (501) 371-9991
   
   
3. Eddington Ramsey CPA Pa Inc -  Category: Legal/Financial -   P O Box 218 Little Rock, AR 72203-0218 (501) 372-2322
   
   
4. Edwards Donell -  Category: Legal/Financial -   P O Box 55925 Little Rock, AR 72215-5925 (501) 221-9391
   
   
5. Hearne Fine Art - Category: Art Galleries   - A comprehensive collection of African American art and literature. -  1001 Wright Avenue Suite C, Little Rock, AR 72206 (501) 372-6822  - (visit website)
   
   
6. J R Nash & Associates -  Category: Legal/Financial -   P O Box 2455 Little Rock, AR 72203-2455 (501) 374-7333
   
   
7. Larry G. Acklin Funeral Homes - 8821 Colonel Glenn, - Little Rock, AR 72204 (501) 565-1800  - (visit website)
   
   
8. Lewis V Gibson -  Category: Legal/Financial -   300 S Spring St Ste 602 Little Rock, AR 72201-2422 (501) 376-6606
   
   
9. Mabry Ventures Inc -  Category: Legal/Financial -   P O Box 17174 Little Rock, AR 72222-7174 (501) 227-0175
   
   
10. Philander Smith College -  Category: Historically Black College -  One Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive Little Rock, AR 72202-3799 (501) 375-9845   - (visit website)
    
    
11. Pyramid Art Books -  Category: Black Book Stores -  500 President Clinton Avenue, suite 110 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 372-5824
    
    
12. Smith Simmons S -  Category: Legal/Financial -   2420 Broadway St Little Rock, AR 72206-2138 (501) 375-3993
    
    
13. Three JH and Associates -  Category: Legal/Financial -   P O Box 15594 Little Rock, AR 72231-5594 (501) 517-9480
    
    

DINING - CATERING

1. Aishas Fish Chicken & Bar Bq -  2900 S University Ave - Little Rock, AR 72204-6007 - (501) 562-4555
   
   
2. Bell's Soul Food Restaurant -  1810 S University Ave - Little Rock, AR 72204 - (501) 614-7322
   
   
3. Best Season's Soul Food Cafe -  112 E 13th St - North Little Rock, AR 72114 - (501) 244-2699
   
   
4. Big Mama's Soul Food -  7610 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, AR - (501) 562-3600
   
   
5. Calvin's Soul Food Restaurant -  423 Bond Avenue, Little Rock, AR - (501) 374-4577
   
   
6. Lindsey's Barbecue -  203 E 14th St, North Little Rock, AR 72114 - (501) 374-5901 - (visit website)
   
   
7. Madea's Delicious Home Cooking -  2801 W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72205 - (501) 664-2230
   
   
8. Walker's Soul Food Heaven -  North Little Rock, AR 72114 - North Little Rock, AR 72114 - (501) 812-5904
   
   

Over fifty years ago, a high school in the U.S. southern city of Little Rock, Arkansas became a crucial battleground in the struggle for civil rights. Despite prejudice and hostility from a mob of white demonstrators, nine black students attended their first full day of classes at previously all-white Central High School on September 25, 1957.

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Little Rock, AR HBCU Colleges

• Arkansas Baptist College
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CHURCHES

1. Greater Second Baptist Church -  5616 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 569-9988 - (visit website)
   
   
2. Promiseland Church Ministries -  8923 Sunset Lane Road, Little Rock, AR 72099 (501) 570-0048 - (visit website)
   
   
3. St. Luke Baptist Church -  8205 Highway 161, North Little Rock, AR. 72117 - (501) 835-557 - (visit website)
   
   

ENTERTAINMENT

1. Elevations -  7200 Asher Ave - Little Rock, Ar 72204 - (501) 562-3317
   
   

ANNUAL EVENTS

1. Black History Month Celebration -   This is a free event.     - (visit website)
   
   A joyous celebration of Black History Month were we get together with members of the community to reflect and encourage to move forward.