Arkansas Black Hall of Fame to honor six at 30th annual ceremony

The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame (ABHOF) announce Tuesday (Sept. 3) its 2024 class, set to be formally inducted during the 30th annual ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Robinson Center Performance Hall.

Six Arkansans will be celebrated for their significant accomplishments and contributions to the state and beyond. The 2024 honorees include:

• Steve H. Broadnax, III from Little Rock – Award-Winning Theatrical Director and Educator;
• Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark from Hot Springs— (Posthumous) Social Psychologist, Pioneering Researcher and Author;
• Phyllis Dickerson from Little Rock – Business and Political Strategist and Crisis Manager;
• Thomas East from Little Rock – Prolific Musician, Vocalist and Entertainer;
• Cora Duffy McHenry from Augusta – Legendary Educator, Education Leader and Advocate; and
• Mack Wilbourn from Magnolia – Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Community and Business Leader.

“The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation is excited to honor our remarkable 2024 class of inductees,” said Charles Stewart, ABHOF Chairman. “These individuals have shown outstanding talent and determination, persevering through challenges to succeed in their career fields. Every year, we celebrate some of Arkansas’ finest, and this year is no different. We look forward to welcoming guests from around the country to the Robinson Performance Hall for an unforgettable induction ceremony filled with arts, entertainment and inspiration.”

Sponsor support and ticket sales benefit the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation’s annual grants program. In 2024, the foundation awarded more than $55,000 to 16 organizations throughout Arkansas. Since 2010, ABHOF has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants and other significant investments statewide to nonprofits, impacting Arkansans in 71 of Arkansas’ 75 counties.

For more information about the 2024 induction ceremony, visit arblackhalloffame.org.