The Department of Arkansas Heritage along with the Black History Commission and the Arkansas State Archives will host a symposium on February 4 from 10:00 to 3:00 at the Mosaic Cultural Templar Center. The theme is “Black Political Engagement in Arkansas” and speakers will be Dr.John Graves, Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, Elmer Beard and R. J. Hampton.

The seminar is free but registration is required. Lunch will be provided, but one must register by January 31. Teachers can earn up to four professional development hours. Contact [email protected] or call 501-682-6900.