Make a donation through ArkansasGives Thursday, April 2nd and help NWA Center for Equality qualify for bonus dollars and cash prizes that will make your donation stretch farther. What is ArkansasGives? ArkansasGives is one day, one easy way to give. Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., … Read more about Support NWA Center for Equality Through ArkansasGives to Make Your Donation Go Further
Urgent: Religious Right-to-Discriminate Bill Heads to Senate for Vote
The "Conscience Protection Act" quietly passed the Senate Judiciary Committee late yesterday after the Committee previously voted no. As America watches Arkansas, we still believe in love and equality, not legal hate masked by religion. Now is the time to tell senators where you stand on HB 1228. … Read more about Urgent: Religious Right-to-Discriminate Bill Heads to Senate for Vote
Arkansas Gets a Second Chance: NWA Equality Statement on HB 1950
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – March 10, 2015 – NWA Center for Equality issued the following statement by President Chaz Allen following the filing of House Bill 1950 (HB 1950) by Representative Greg Leding of Fayetteville: “Two anti-gay bills brought forth during this legislative session cast Arkansas in … Read more about Arkansas Gets a Second Chance: NWA Equality Statement on HB 1950
NWA Center for Equality Thanks Senate Committee for Defeating HB1228
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – February 23, 2015 – NWA Center for Equality issued the following statement by its president, Chaz Allen after the Senate Judiciary Committee defeated House Bill 1228 (HB1228): Arkansas faces international criticism for the passage of a separate anti-gay bill (SB202), the … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Thanks Senate Committee for Defeating HB1228
NWA Center for Equality Issues Statement on Governor Allowing SB202 to Become Law; Urges Senate to Oppose HB1228
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – February 23, 2015 – After Governor Asa Hutchinson allowed SB202 to become law Monday NWA Center for Equality issued the following statement by its president, Chaz Allen: “Today Governor Asa Hutchinson pushed our state backward by permitting Senate Bill 202 (SB202) to become … Read more about NWA Center for Equality Issues Statement on Governor Allowing SB202 to Become Law; Urges Senate to Oppose HB1228
Sign the Fayetteville Fairness Petition
On Tuesday, the Fayetteville City Council heard plenty of opposition to the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance sponsored by Alderman Matthew Petty. Now it's time they hear from you! Join the Fayetteville Fairness Coalition and SIGN THE PETITION to show our council members you support the effort to ensure … Read more about Sign the Fayetteville Fairness Petition
June Pride 2014 Events, Information, Registration, and Tickets!
June Pride 2014: Pride at the Ballpark - Tuesday June 17, 2014 What an amazing Mister and Miss Gay Northwest Arkansas Pageant, Pride Parade, Picnic and White Party in Northwest Arkansas! But wait there is more... Join us for an exciting evening of baseball at Arvest Ballpark … Read more about June Pride 2014 Events, Information, Registration, and Tickets!
Marriage Equality Begins in Arkansas
Carroll County Deputy Clerk Jane Osborn in Eureka Spring, Arkansas issued the first marriage licenses to same-sex couples following Judge Piazza’s ruling yesterday overturn the state constitutional ban. Congratulations to all the plaintiffs in this case and lead attorney Cheryl Maples and … Read more about Marriage Equality Begins in Arkansas