REFLECTION AND ACTION
Washington County Community Remembrance Project
As a dedicated and active grassroots coalition, we invite community participation and involvement on many levels. Here are a few ways to contribute, share and/or reflect and grow after learning about Aaron, Anthony and Randall’s experience in Northwest Arkansas:
WAYS TO REFLECT OR GET INVOLVED
ENTER THE RACIAL JUSTICE ESSAY CONTEST
As a component of the historical marker project, the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) also sponsors an essay contest for public high school students. Students in grades 9-12 are challenged to write an essay that reflects on a historical event and connects it to present-day issues and their lived experiences. EJI typically chooses 4 to 5 winners and awards at least $5,000 in scholarships and prizes. The winners are publicly announced during the dedication of the historical marker in their community and the first place winner is asked to read their essay during the program.
ADD TO THE REFLECTION WALL
The WC Community Remembrance Project encourages each and every one of you to contribute to the reflection wall — a space for us to share our experiences, thoughts and feelings around the project.
ATTEND THE MEMORIAL
The purpose of this project is to first and foremost memorialize the lives of Aaron, Anthony and Randall — the three historic victims of racial terror in Washington county. We aim to dedicate a long-lasting memorial marker in honor of their lives.
FOLLOW THE NWA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
The Northwest Arkansas African American Heritage Association is dedicated to preserving and documenting the heritage of African Americans in the region. Their research and outreach extends to Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties where they partner with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, educational organizations and concerned individuals and groups to learn about and document the life experience in these communities.
FOLLOW THE NWA NAACP BRANCH
With a record 132 members, the Northwest Arkansas Branch (#60 AC) of the NAACP was chartered on October 19, 2013, through the vision and activism of Mr. John L Colbert. Dedicated to improving the political, educational, social, and economic status of minorities and eliminating racial prejudice, the members generously donate their finances and time.