October 30, 1993

The first induction ceremony for the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame was held in the exhibition hall of Robinson Auditorium. The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame was founded in 1992 by Charles O. Stewart and Patricia Y. Goodwin as a means of recognizing the best and brightest African Americans with Arkansas roots. Each year, six individuals from diverse fields of endeavor are singled out and recognized for their contribution to African-American culture and to the nation.