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International Women’s Day

March 6, 2023

Any day of the year is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support the women in your life. However, March…

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Our Community

The Origins of Black History Month and Why We Celebrate It

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the…

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Our Alumni

How a City Year Recruiter Changed My Life

February 27, 2023

After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…

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Our Community

City Year Little Rock Adds Jay Barth to Board

February 14, 2023

City Year Little Rock today announced Jay Barth, Ph.D. has joined its board. With his nearly three decades of…

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Our Alumni

City Year Little Rock Announces Two New Managers

January 27, 2023

Hires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – City Year Little Rock…

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