Black History Comm. Presents: African American Business & Entrepreneurship

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The Black History Commission of Arkansas will host its next symposium Saturday, Feb. 4 on "African American Business and Entrepreneurship.

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

The Black History Commission of Arkansas will host its next symposium Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. titled, "African American Business and Entrepreneurship in Arkansas."Featured speakers include:- Dr. Brian Mitchell "Ninth Street Businesses"-﻿ Larry Lewis "History of the Lewis Esso Gas Station in North Little Rock, Arkansas"-﻿ Harbo Hearne "African Business in Dunbar Historic District"It will be held at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, located at 501 W. 9th Street in downtown Little Rock. Light refreshments will be served. Professional development hours will be available for all educators who attend.R﻿egistration is free but is required. The deadline to register is Monday, Jan. 30.

Black History Comm. Presents: African American Business & Entrepreneurship

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