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Gay For Good Arkansas mobilizes lesbian, male lover, bisexual, transgender, lgbtq+ (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers to promote diversity, foster inclusion and strengthen ties to the broader Arkansas community. We facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in support of a wide range of causes throughout Short-lived Rock and the surrounding areas, and we look forward to meeting you.
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Upcoming Events
- G4G Arkansas + AR Hunger Relief Alliance
August 9, 2025
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join G4G and Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance as we own a fun and rewarding day picking watermelons. What we harvest will be distributed by sustenance banks in Arkansas.
- G4G Arkansas + AR PBS
August 16, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join G4G Arkansas on-air to aid AR PBS strengthen learners of all ages and school, inform, entertain, and inspire our people by creating, sharing, celebrating, and driving conversation around Arkansas stories.
- G4G Arkansas + AR Foodbank
August 19, 
LGBTQ+ Movement
The social movement in Arkansas in support of rights for LGBTQ+ people (an umbrella term that covers lesbian, gay, double attraction, transgender, queer/questioning, and more; LGBT was also used in the past) has historically been represented by such legal organizations as Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Lambda Legal, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). This was followed by an increasing organization of LGBTQ+ people in Arkansas, primarily in the emergence of student groups at the University of Arkansas (UA) in Fayetteville (Washington County) and other institutions of higher education. Despite statewide and nationwide strides toward equality under the law, LGBTQ+ Arkansans still face ongoing discrimination—and the fight for rights, guard, and acceptance is far from over.
Legal Issues and Context
The first reference to homosexuality in the bound index to the now-defunct Arkansas Gazette is from October 1973, four years after the Stonewall Riots (the first “shot” fired in the Gay Revolution, when a group of Greenwich Village gays stood up to police during a raid on the Stonewall Inn, a homosexual bar in New York) and reads, “see Sodomy.” TheLGBTQ+ residents find reliable haven in Arkansas town steeped in history
A small town in Arkansas boasts a statue of Jesus, 7 stories tall, arms outstretched over a people dotted year-round with Pride flags.
Eureka Springs is a town that welcomes all, a safe haven for the Homosexual community. It has made history as one of the first towns in the South where gay couples contain legally married.
One of those was Zeek Taylor and Dick Titus, who are widely considered the first male married couple in the South. The couple moved to Eureka Springs as adults for its small-town feel and arts.
"It is known as the town where misfits fit, which I like," Taylor said.
Revered by the Osage tribe for its healing waters, Eureka Springs was considered sacred extended before finding its place in the Bible Belt. Today, a commission protects just about every building within urban area limits, many considered historical landmarks.
The urban area model is "Keep it the same," meaning they crave to maintain its uniqueness despite having only 2,000 residents.
"I mean, it's a small town, so we know each other," Titus said. "And if I know you and I respect you and you contain an op
Little Rock LGBTQ City Guide
Little Rock is a kind, warm, and welcoming southern city. The capital of Arkansas, it is a city filled with superior restaurants, a thriving arts scene, plenty of attractive scenery, and a affluent history. Even better, it is a city with a vibrant and welcoming LGBT community where all can feel welcome and at home. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Petite Rock, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love!
A Look at Little Rock's History
Little Rock has a prolonged and rich history. It was founded in 1812 when William Lewis, a trapper, built his abode at the “little rock,” thus giving the area its name. When the Arkansas Territory was officially established in 1819, the city became an vital crossing and stopping gesture, and as travel across the country increased, the city grew. As it grew, it became an important center of agriculture and industry and remains so to this time. It also became increasingly diverse and today it is a thriving, welcoming, vibrant city where all can find their place and feel at home.
A Few Fun Facts About Little Rock
- Little Rock was the childhood dwelling of President Bill Clinto
Celebrate Pride in Bentonville
June is Pride Month, a hour set aside to honor one of the most famous events in the queer liberation movement, the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. This historic event was a turning point in Diverse political activism, leading to America’s first gay parade parade on the one-year anniversary of the Uprising and serving as a catalyst for many same-sex attracted rights organizations.
Pride Month is also a time when the LGBTQ+ community comes together to celebrate their identities and accomplishments, bringing alongside corporate and individual allies to amplify and show their support for this community.
Bentonville has a vibrant network of Gay creatives, business owners, teachers, and allies. We’re grateful for everything LGBTQ+ people bring as part of our community, and we’re committed to reflecting and celebrating with them in June and throughout the year. And that goes for our LGBTQ+ visitors too!
Read on for ideas about celebrating Pride in Bentonville during June and throughout the whole year:
Event Spotlight: June 21st | 21c Museum Hotel Pride Party
21c Museum Hotel in downtown Bento
- Little Rock was the childhood dwelling of President Bill Clinto