UAPB preparing for Farrakhan visit

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is preparing to host the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan Monday, April 16 at 6:30 pm for the Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders lecture series in the H.O. Clemmons Arena of the Kenneth L. Johnson, Sr. HPER Complex.

Attendees to the free, public event are to adhere to the following guidelines:

Entering the facility

Access to the HPER Complex will be permitted through the main entrance on L.A. “Prexy” Davis Drive. Doors are scheduled to open at 5:00 p.m.

Security

All guests will be required to pass though security screening that includes a physical search. Security personnel have the right to turn away anyone who fails to consent to a search.

 The following items will be permitted:

• Small purses or fanny packs
  
• Cameras with “small” camera bags (do not load film prior to entering the site as equipment is subject to search)
  
• Diaper bags
  
• Wheelchairs, canes, guide/working dogs (to assist handicapped)
  

The following items are prohibited:

• Pets (with the exception of service animals)
  
• Fireworks
  
• Weapons of any description
  
• Scanners
  
• Mace and pepper spray
  
• Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades or roller skates
  
• Alcohol or illegal drugs
  
• Excessive storage items such as briefcases, duffel bags and large camera bags (Note: diaper bags, small purses, small camera cases and fanny packs are allowed.)
  
• Noisemakers of any kind, including amplified sounds devices
  
• Laser pointers
  
• Umbrellas
  
• Balloons
  
• Flowers
  
• Signs
  
• Inappropriate attire, such as masks
  
• Glass, metal or aluminum containers
  
• Tobacco products of any kind