Featured Artists & Authors

Carlotta Walls LaNier
	In 1957, at age 14, Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest Little Rock Nine member to integrate Central High School.  This act of courage and defiance became the catalyst for change in the American educational system.  By ushering in a new order, she and her fellow warriors became 'foot soldiers' for freedom. Despite her youth, Mrs. LaNier understood the impact of education in a promising future.  Inspired by Rosa Parks and the desire to get the best education available, she enrolled in Central High School.  >> read more
AUTHOR & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

Cynthia E. White-Craig
	Cynthia E. White-Craig, a native Arkansan, has had to face some difficult questions of her own, both as an RN and a single mother to her 7 year-old son, Zachary Eli Craig.  Having been a "career patient" as a child, lends her valuable insight into a child's world, which some adults have never experienced. Why Am I Sick is first in a series of books aimed at helping adults to see things from a child's point of view. >> read more
AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR

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Kim A. Freeman, BS, MS, LMT #6141
	Kim A. Freeman is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) in Little Rock, Arkansas where she lives and works.  She practices massage therapy in the Heights, an established and well-known area and just a quick jaunt from the Cantrell area.  She attended and completed massage therapy school from January to June in 2006 at Touching America, a clinic and school of massage established in 1957.  It is the oldest and most recognized school in the state of Arkansas. >> read more
ARTIST - MASSAGE THERAPIST

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Shanna F. McCoy
	Shanna McCoy is a young woman who hails from North Little Rock, was born with cerebral palsy and has been a "career patient" since childhood until present day.  She has already made a lasting impact on her community in such a short time as an actress, comedian, community advocate, dancer, human rights activist, make-up artist, poet and talented writer.  Shanna was also named as an Outstanding Poet of the 21st Century in 2000. Healthcare Guide for Surviving Cancer is a book aimed at inspiring, educating and equipping patients to become more proactive and hands-on with their health. >> read more
AUTHOR & VOICE TALENT

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