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Sep 21, 2023

Turning Dialogue into Action: My Experience Representing Arkansas at the White House

As a policy strategist at the ACLU of Arkansas, a DACA recipient and first-generation Arkansan, I was honored to be selected to visit and represent the voices of Arkansas at a listening session last week at...

As a policy strategist at the ACLU of Arkansas, a DACA recipient and first-generation Arkansan, I was honored to be selected to visit and represent the voices of Arkansas at a listening session last week at...

ACLU Arkansas Policy Director Kevin Azanza is seen leaning against railing on the front steps of the White House in Washington D.C.
ACLU Arkansas Policy Director Kevin Azanza is seen leaning against railing on the front steps of the White House in Washington D.C.
Aug 22, 2023

ACLU of Arkansas Condemns Education Department's Scrutiny of AP African American Studies Courses

 

LITTLE ROCK — The ACLU of Arkansas is closely monitoring the Arkansas Department of Education’s attempt to scrutinize and potentially censor Advanced Placement...

 

LITTLE ROCK — The ACLU of Arkansas is closely monitoring the Arkansas Department of Education’s attempt to scrutinize and potentially censor Advanced Placement...

Let Teachers Teach on red background with stack of books
Let Teachers Teach on red background with stack of books
Jun 6, 2023

Pride 2023: The Rainbow Itinerary

This year, we're honored to continue our journey in amplifying the vibrant and diverse voices of the LGBTQ community in Arkansas. From the peaceful trails of the Ozarks to the bustling streets of Little...

This year, we're honored to continue our journey in amplifying the vibrant and diverse voices of the LGBTQ community in Arkansas. From the peaceful trails of the Ozarks to the bustling streets of Little...

Pride Progress Flag with words ACLU Arkansas below on blue background
Pride Progress Flag with words ACLU Arkansas below on blue background
Apr 13, 2023

Recapping Arkansas' 2023 Legislative Session: Victories, Injustices, and the Fight for Our Rights

Last week, the Arkansas General Assembly concluded its 2023 regular session and will officially adjourn on May 1, barring any need to address vetoes or significant errors.

Last week, the Arkansas General Assembly concluded its 2023 regular session and will officially adjourn on May 1, barring any need to address vetoes or significant errors.

Your Voice Is Powerful.
Your Voice Is Powerful.
Apr 3, 2023

All hands on deck as session's closing looms

With the close of the 2023 state legislative session looming, it’s all hands on deck. Bills are passing with lightning speed, and you can help make a positive difference.

With the close of the 2023 state legislative session looming, it’s all hands on deck. Bills are passing with lightning speed, and you can help make a positive difference.

Arkansas State Capitol
Arkansas State Capitol
Mar 13, 2023

To move forward

Name your civil liberty or civil right, and it is in jeopardy in Arkansas. Racially gerrymandered elections have yielded a coordinated attack on Arkansans' rights, existence and future.

Too many...

Name your civil liberty or civil right, and it is in jeopardy in Arkansas. Racially gerrymandered elections have yielded a coordinated attack on Arkansans' rights, existence and future.

Too many...

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper with quotes from op-ed
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper with quotes from op-ed