# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we explore the history, culture, and experiences of the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas, one of the largest Marshallese communities in the United States. Hosted and moderated by Leyla Tore of Haas Hall Academy Bentonville, this panel discussion features UAMS physician Dr. Sheldon Riklon, Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) Executive Director and co-founder Benetick Maddison, and NWACC professor and MEI co-founder Dr. April Brown, bringing together perspectives from healthcare, education, and community advocacy.

This event is free, no tickets required. Please register here.

In the Marshallese language, “Lolelaplap” is the name for the Marshall Islands. Located in the Pacific Ocean about halfway between Hawaii and the Philippines, the island nation consists of five islands and 29 atolls (ring-shaped coral islands that encircle a lagoon). While separated by more than 6,000 miles, Lolelaplap and Northwest Arkansas share a close connection: Northwest Arkansas is the home to the largest concentration of Marshall Islanders in the United States.

This event is free and open to all — no tickets or reservations needed. Just show up!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bentonville/community-conversation-marshallese-voices/200030512586628
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bentonville
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72712
- **lat**: 36.38211
- **long**: -94.20337
- **full address**: 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72712

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices being held?
  - **A:** Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72712.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices?
  - **A:** Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices is organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
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  - **A:** Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has 178+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bentonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Community Conversation: Marshallese Voices sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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