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130 years of legacy honored on the state and national stage

STAFF -
Congressman Andre Carson, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and the IBLC recognize the Indianapolis Recorder's milestone In honor of its 130th year, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper...
Arts & Culture

Madam Walker Legacy Center unveils historical marker, opens gift shop 

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The Madam Walker Legacy Center celebrated two significant advancements honoring pioneering entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker: the installation of an official Indiana state historical marker...
Arts & Culture

Keepers of history: The Black archivists preserving Hoosier history

CHLOE McGOWAN -
In the words of Black writer and poet Maya Angelou, “You can't really know where you're going until you know where you have been.” Having...
Black History Matters

Amsterdam News featured on ABC’s Localish

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https://youtu.be/j8s-cgPwxRg?si=obsLcaP89_tnSTcO The New York Amsterdam News was featured on an episode of ABC's Localish, highlighting its building restoration project. Find the full story on ABC...
Opinion

Freedom’s songs

CAMIKE JONES -
June is Black Music Month, and on June 19, or Juneteenth, we recognize the liberation of enslaved people in America. But complete liberation goes...
Community Voices

Juneteenth: remembrance of resistance

Mandi Patterson -
Juneteenth has held importance in the souls of Black Americans since the summer of 1865. The emancipation of slaves on June 19th of that...
Community Voices

Juneteenth: The truth beyond the myth

Mandi Patterson -
A dangerous consequence of not knowing our history is not knowing our truth. Many Americans are taught that the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham...
Frontpage Headline

Honoring Ida P. Hagan Whitaker 

HANNA RAUWORTH -
On Saturday, May 31, the community of Ferdinand, Indiana gathered to honor a remarkable Black woman whose life and work broke down barriers in...
Community Voices

GriotSpeaks: Reclaiming our story, restoring our pride

Mandi Patterson -
In many African cultures, the Griot is more than a storyteller. The Griot is the living archive of the community — a guardian of memory,...
Religion

A centennial power: Imam Michael ‘Mikal’ Saahir on Malcolm X, his legacy and love 

Mandi Patterson -
The Indianapolis City-County Council has proclaimed May 19, 2025, as Malcolm X Day in Indianapolis. The centennial commemoration will unfold across Malcolm X Weekend...
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