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Lawmakers give $5 million to Martin University in state budget

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The majority caucus unveiled their state budget proposal (House Bill 1001) with a final decision to give Martin University $5 million.
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‘It could happen here’: Tennessee lawmakers who protested gun control on House floor, reinstated

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A top state lawmaker in the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, said the shocking events in the Tennessee House in the last two weeks should be a wake-up call for Hoosiers.
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Black doctor defies the odds and creates more representation in medicine

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Dr. Russell Ledet is the only Black man to match into a triple residency program anywhere in the United States in 2022. He’s also...
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Capturing local history: Black excellence in education

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From the first African American school to the first Black female Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent, the city has a plentiful history when it comes...
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3 sisters portray historical Black women 

JAYDEN KENNETT -
Dressed in historical gowns and bedazzled in period jewelry, three Indianapolis sisters are on a mission to bring historical Black figures to life through...
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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...
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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...
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Edward “Babe” Denny’s legacy carries on through generations

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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...
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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...
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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...
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