Black History Matters

The 2026 Black History Month Student Poetry Contest saw a number of submissions from local youth. The Indianapolis Recorder congratulates seventh grader Geyanna Carter...

They say it’s history, but when I stand in it, it feels invisible. If it were history, why isn’t it now? Why does Black history...

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month (BHM), which was created by the Association for the Study of African American Life...

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis teamed up with Walt Disney Imagineering to bring Hoosiers an exciting new exhibition celebrating Disney’s first Black princess.  “Tiana’s Joyful...

“My friends didn’t believe it was possible. They loved me, but they thought I was crazy. I didn’t want them thinking that. They would...

There is a dangerous habit that hides in the heart of the human imagination — the habit of waiting. Waiting for the hero. Waiting...

Black History Month is often a time to reflect on political milestones, cultural achievements and civil rights victories. But for many public health leaders,...

I look forward to celebrating Black History Month every year. It’s a time to celebrate our achievements, our culture, and our lives. But this...

Check out photos from David Dixon below. Multimedia Reporter Noral Parham compiled this gallery. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him...

In recognition of Black History Month, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is inviting local students to participate in our poetry and essay contest. Students in grades...