It’s by far our most requested event, and it’s BACK and BIGGER than ever! Staged at Fayetteville’s famed George’s Majestic Lounge, join Shawn Tyler Andrews, M’Shay Victoria Foster, Queen Anthony, Miss Gay Arkansas, Cassandra Rae Reality, and host Arin Austin, for bingo, prizes, comedic productions, … Read more about Dickson Divas’ Drag Bingo
Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields, Leslie Jordan and Trey O’Dell Headline #NWAEquality Night November 11th
Annual LGBTQ Community Celebration Benefits NWA Center for Equality and Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - November 4, 2016 - The reigning Miss America, Savvy Shields, Emmy award-award winner Leslie Jordan and Trey O’Dell, a breakout star from NBC’s “The Voice” will … Read more about Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields, Leslie Jordan and Trey O’Dell Headline #NWAEquality Night November 11th
Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan to Headline Local Event Supporting LGBTQ Programs in Northwest Arkansas
November 11 performance will raise funds for NWA Center for Equality and new scholarships by University of Arkansas’ PRIDE Alumni Society FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Sept. 15, 2016 – Leslie Jordan, an Emmy award-winning actor and playwright known for roles in shows and movies such as “Will & … Read more about Emmy Award Winner Leslie Jordan to Headline Local Event Supporting LGBTQ Programs in Northwest Arkansas
NWA Center for Equality Urges Governor Hutchinson to Follow Federal Guidance on Trans Rights
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – May 13, 2016 – Shortly after Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson called a new federal directive regarding rights for transgender students in public schools "offensive", Northwest Arkansas Center for Equality quickly called on him to follow the direction set by the federal … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Urges Governor Hutchinson to Follow Federal Guidance on Trans Rights
NWA Center for Equality Announces 10th Annual NWA Pride Schedule
LGBT and ally community celebration raises funds for programs and services in Benton and Washington counties FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – MAY 2, 2016 – Northwest Arkansas marks a decade of LGBT Pride June 16th – 19th as the region’s LGBT and ally communities gather for the annual Northwest Arkansas Pride … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Announces 10th Annual NWA Pride Schedule
NWA Center for Equality and St. Paul’s Expand NWA Hope HIV Testing in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - February 14, 2016 - NWA Hope, the NWA Center for Equality's confidential HIV testing and education program is partnering with St. Paul's Episcopal Church to begin regular testing services for the Northwest Arkansas homeless population. The expanded testing is funded by the … Read more about NWA Center for Equality and St. Paul’s Expand NWA Hope HIV Testing in Fayetteville
NWA Center for Equality Seeks Program and Volunteer Services Manager
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - February 14, 2016 - Northwest Arkansas Center for Equality is now accepting applications for its first-ever paid staff position. The NWA Equality Board of Directors created the Program and Volunteer Services Manager position as part of the organization's efforts to serve the … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Seeks Program and Volunteer Services Manager
NWA Center for Equality Celebrates Historic Moment for Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – September 8, 2015 – The Northwest Arkansas Center for Equality issued the following statement while celebrating an historic night in Fayetteville as voters passed the city’s new Uniform Civil Rights Protection Ordinance (Ordinance 5781): “Today the people of Fayetteville … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Celebrates Historic Moment for Fayetteville
Letter: Vote on Ordinance 5781 is Pivotal Moment for Fayetteville
The following letter from NWA Center for Equality Board President Chaz Allen was published in the September 3rd edition of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Now is a pivotal moment for Fayetteville. The results of the Sept. 8 election will send a strong message about who we are and what we … Read more about Letter: Vote on Ordinance 5781 is Pivotal Moment for Fayetteville
NWA Center for Equality Dismisses Anti-LGBTQ Attempt to Thwart Fayetteville Election
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - August 31, 2015 - The NWA Center for Equality strongly denounces attempt by Protect Fayetteville, an anti-LGBT group opposing the Uniform Civil Right Protection Ordinance, to disrupt the September 8th election. Statement by the NWA Center for Equality: "For months people … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Dismisses Anti-LGBTQ Attempt to Thwart Fayetteville Election
NWA Center for Equality Asks Bentonville Schools for EEO Policy Clarity
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - August 17, 2015 - This evening a measure to update the Bentonville School District's Equality Employment Opportunity Policy to include clear language protecting employees from discrimination based upon parental status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity failed … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Asks Bentonville Schools for EEO Policy Clarity
