calsfoundation@cals.org
September 11, 2007
Mississippi County native Robert Say McIntosh became one of the most outspoken community activists in Little Rock (Pulaski County) by the 1980s. A restaurant owner known for his sweet potato pies, McIntosh has been especially involved in programs for underprivileged youth, with his gift program garnering him the nickname the Black Santa. In recent years, McIntosh has been a leader in the Stop the Violence campaign in the capital city, and in early 2007, a city resource center was named in his honor.