Dear Friends,
Join me tonight at 6:10 PM CT for a Telephone Town Hall and Facebook Live event.
I look forward to listening to your questions about COVID-19 and what Congress has done to help Arkansas communities and businesses and how to get back to school safely and sensibly.
When you receive a call from me tonight, press *3 to ask a question. Otherwise calling toll-free at (855) 859-7298 or watch live on Facebook by clicking HERE or below.
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Supporting Arkansas's HBCUs |
In central Arkansas, we are fortunate to be the home of four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Arkansas Baptist College, Philander Smith College, Shorter College, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) have each excelled at educating the next generation of leaders and positively affecting our community.
I am pleased to present this video about these fine institutions’ impact in Arkansas, and my thanks to Arkansas Baptist College Interim President Regina Favors, Philander Smith College President Roderick Smothers, Shorter College President Jerome Green, and UAPB Chancellor Dr. Laurence B. Alexander along with current students for their partnership.
Together HBCUs educators and administrators are proving that education is one of the best investments America can make.
In Congress, I have been proud to work alongside my colleagues to champion legislation that bolsters the amazing work that our HBCUs are doing. For the last three Congresses, I have been proud to introduce the Shift Back to Society Act, which, inspired by the work of Arkansas Baptist College, creates a pilot program at the U.S. Department of Justice to provide grants to HBCUs to implement educational programs for eligible offenders and help them successfully transition back into their communities.
Inspired by Shorter’s work under the Second Chance Pell program, I was also proud to join Congressman Danny Davis in the introduction of the REAL Act, which repeals the ban on Pell eligibility for incarcerated individuals, providing another avenue for education and rehabilitation.
These schools provide so much hope to our state by improving our local communities, empowering our students, and growing our economy. It is critical that we continue to invest in these students and provide them with a bright future.
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Free Lessons with the Central Arkansas Library System
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Now is the time to learn to use technology to make your life–and the world–better by expanding your technology skills.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) is offering virtual technology classes free to everybody. For more information click HERE. You also can watch previously recorded virtual classes on the Digital Literacy Playlist on the CALS YouTube channel.
If you’re a technology beginner, you can start out strong with Computer Essentials classes. To hone your workplace skills, you can attend classes on Microsoft Office products, Mailchimp, Canva, InDesign, and other resume-builders. If you’re a creative type–or want to be–we can teach you about the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (including Photoshop), video editing, photography, and even game development.
To learn more, you can read this article about Digital Literacy classes on the CALS Blog.
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APPLY TODAY: Internships Now Available |
I am now accepting applications for interns for the Fall.
Internships with a Congressional office are an excellent way to learn about public policy and the legislative process while helping central Arkansas. If you or someone you know is interested in interning this fall, please send a resume and cover letter to AR02.Applications@mail.house.gov.
If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Barr in my office at (501) 324-5941.
Interns from the summer of 2017: Madeline Colclasure, Brett Dush, Jack Carter, and Neatric Norwood |
It is my honor to represent you in Congress. Please contact me at (501) 324-5941 or Hill.House.Gov if I may be of service to you.
Sincerely,
Representative French Hill
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