May 1865 Slavery for Black people in Arkansas has been passed but this population still went through struggles. For example, they did not have the right to vote or own property like the rest of the citizens were able to do. In the early 19th century, lynching became a huge part of this era. For example, In May 1927 there was a man named John Carter that was accused of assaulting a white lady and her daughter. White people were looking for him due to him committing this crime. Later that day, he was found hung on a telephone pole and shot. In 2023 in Arkansas, they do not count taking AP African American studies towards credits to graduate high school as they can still take the course. The Arkansas Department of education states that until they can know whether or not it disrupts state law and teaches teachers Critical Race theory as well as indoctrination the state will not change their decision

Franklin and Washington county integrated schools in 1954. Lawrence county also put 21 Black students into white schools. White supremacists didn't agree with this idea and protested. Voters in Arkansas " “interposition” amendment and a pupil assignment measure, both directed against integration."

Augustus H Garland was the first governor elected under Arkansas' new constitution. Through his methods he helped Black men to vote and hold county offices. For example, he asked different races to come together for the state and encouraged the White democrats to share offices with Black people.

The Arkansas Black Hall of fame was founded in 1992 and it gives notice to the greatest Black people that are from Arkansas.

An all-white Central high school in Arkansas accepted 9 black students in the civil rights era. This was around the time that Brown Vs Board of Education allowed segregation to occur in the school system.

On September 4, 1957, the Governor Orval Faubus had called the national guard to block the Black students from coming in the school. In that month, the president, Dwight D Eisenhower sent some federal troops to take the little rock nine out of the school

This attracted attention towards the civil rights movement

There is a popular photo when one of the Little Rock nine, Elizabeth Eckford , was standing alone with a book in her hand while the white children stood around and ridiculed her.

They had a great first day of school, but they were bullied by their white peers the rest of the school year.

Another person from the Little Rock Nine, Minnijean Brown got expelled for fighting back against her peers

The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is a museum that and is the first publicly funded museum that holds Black history and culture in Arkansas. The Ozark folk Centre is a place that showcases dancers and musicians. Local traditions also take place. For example, they have jewelry making, wood carving, and rug hooking. NWA Black district is a Black historic district in Fayetteville. They want to find the missing gaps of Black history and want to uncover the systematic racism and inequality that lingers in the society. They also are motivated to educating and promoting Black history in Arkansas.

Cheese Dip is popular and originated in the North Little Rock Area in Arkansas. This dish is made with melted cheese, green chiles, and some spices. They are also known for their chicken fried steak. This is made by dipping a tenderized steak in seasoned flour and have it fry in oil. One musician from Arkansas is Al Green Al Green is an R and B from Forrest City, Arkansas. His biggest songs are "Let's Stay Together" and "Love and Happiness. Neyo is also and R and B singer from Camden, Arkansas.

Today Arkansas is now known as a southwest state. At first it was a slave state. Arkansas was also the state that was a passageway for immigration, and it also was a state that engaged in settlement. Arkansas is a part of the streams of migration. Arkansas is separated by the Mississippi River.