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The month of June: Debunking myths around Juneteenth and Black fathers

CAMIKE JONES -
June marks the beginning of summer, the month of Juneteenth celebrations and the month fathers are honored and celebrated. After hibernating all winter, many people...
Black History Matters

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church marks 125th anniversary

CAMIKE JONES -
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, one of the longest-standing Black institutions in Indianapolis, proudly honored its 125th anniversary with a celebration on May 10, 2026. Rooted...
Black History Matters

Three Black Hoosier churches are now protected by the National Park Services

CHLOE McGOWAN -
Three Black churches in Indiana were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the National Park...
Arts & Culture

100 Black Men to celebrate 40 years of Beautillion Militaire, alumni reception

CHLOE McGOWAN -
For the first time in Beautillion history, alumni are welcome to celebrate alongside the newest class.  In honor of the program’s 40th anniversary, Beautillion alumni...
Local News

Kennedy King Memorial Initiative to host 58th commemoration and grand reopening of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park

MALIK SIMON -
The Kennedy King Memorial Initiative (KKMI) will host its annual Still We Reach: Building the Legacy event from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday,...
Arts & Culture

Asante Art Institute debuts reimagined ‘A Touch of Glory’ during NCAA Championship weekend 

CHLOE McGOWAN -
The Asante Art Institute is bringing a reimagined version of “Touch of Glory” to the stage just in time for the NCAA Championship weekend.   Originally...
Arts & Culture

ISO welcomes Angela Brown to debut piece honoring Coretta Scott King

CHLOE McGOWAN -
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) will debut a piece this month honoring Coretta Scott King alongside works by Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of...
Arts & Culture

2026 Black History Month Student Poetry Contest winners

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

Overlooked: If it was history, why isn’t it now?

CHLOE McGOWAN -
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...
Black History Matters

100 years of Black History Month

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