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Black History Matters

Black History Matters

3 sisters portray historical Black women 

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Dressed in historical gowns and bedazzled in period jewelry, three Indianapolis sisters are on a mission to bring historical Black figures to life through...
Black History Matters

Sampson Levingston:Viewing the world through his eyes

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Growing up in Indiana, Sampson Levingston always had an appreciation for the state’s history. A graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, Levingston majored in...
Black History Matters

Lauren Gray and her father’s relationship continues to grow as she makes history

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Lauren Gray graduated from the fire academy on Dec. 2, 2022, making her the first female African-American firefighter in Fishers. She found inspiration in...
Black History Matters

Edward “Babe” Denny’s legacy carries on through generations

JAYDEN KENNETT -
Edward “Babe” Denny carried his name with pride — although at first he didn’t have one. As the first Black motorcycle cop in the Indianapolis...
Black History Matters

Former Bethel AME pastor assisted with Underground Railroad

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Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest African American Church in Indianapolis, and its former pastor, Rev. Willis R. Revels played a pivotal...
Arts & Culture

Indy-based artist Ess McKee is making her mark on the city

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Multimedia and visual artist Ess McKee has been creating art in Indianapolis for more than 20 years. McKee was born and raised in Arizona and...
Arts & Culture

‘Taking up space’: How the Eighteen Art Collective is changing the narrative

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Many Hoosiers are likely familiar with the Black Lives Matter mural painted on Indiana Avenue in 2020 — and unfortunately destroyed seven days later...
Black History Matters

How the African American Quality of Life Initiative is aiding Black Indianapolis

CHLOE McGOWAN -
The Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI), created in 2020, aims to improve the quality of life for African Americans in Indianapolis...
Black History Matters

Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Community Manager Carletta Clark

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In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Carletta Clark in Indianapolis at JPMorgan Chase to discuss what Black History Month means...
Black History Matters

Celebrate Black History Month with Black films

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The Indianapolis Black Documentary Film Festival and Martin University will host a Black History Month event Feb. 10-11, which will showcase films about the...
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