About the our logo
The logo for Ozarks ri-Ṃajeļ, co-created by Listening Lab director Emerson Alexander and KUAF News Producer Sophia Nourani, reveals a stick chart used by ancient Marshallese to navigate their vast north-central Pacific archipelago comprised of two chains of atolls and islands (indicated in black). The stick chart floats within the borders of the state of Arkansas -- home to as many as 15,000 Marshallese legal migrants -- and replicates the design of the Republic of the Marshall Islands flag, illuminated by a brilliant white star.
About Listening Lab
Listening Lab is a space for people to come together to share personal stories and oral histories, as well as to discuss cultural diversity and critical issues. The Listening Lab is made possible with funding from the Walmart Foundation through its "Creating Community in Northwest Arkansas through Bridging and Belonging initiative." To connect, click on the "share your story" button on listeninglabkuaf.com to fill out the form or email Listening Lab director Emerson Alexander at emerson@kuaf.com
Marcina Langrine, Co-Host
Operations Coordinator of the nonprofit Marshallese Educational Initiative headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.
April Brown, Ph.D, Co-Host
MEI's cofounder and COO and Professor of History at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
Sophia Nourani Co-Host/Editor
Sophia is a reporter and producer for KUAF. She recently graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in journalism and political science.
Jacqueline Froelich Producer/Journalist
An investigative reporter who’s covered Arkansas’ diverse culture, politics, history and environment for KUAF, NPR, The Arkansas Times, and Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for over 25 years.
Emerson Alexander
Listening Lab Coordinator
A California native with a TV/Film background Emerson relocated to NW Arkansas to be closer to family and begin a new adventure in storytelling.
