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Black History Matters

That ain’t how the story goes: Wabash College’s first Black student

JADE JACKSON -
The story goes that he was the first Black student at Wabash College. The story goes that he was dismissed because the community did not want him there. “No one even knew his name until I finally found it in 2022,” said Timothy Lake, an associate professor of English and Black studies at Wabash College.
Health

EmpowerHER: Tackling Black maternal health disparities in Indianapolis

JADE JACKSON -
The nonprofit organization MelaMama Maternal Wellness hosted the “EmpowerHER: Navigating Black Maternal Health” event in collaboration with IU Health’s infant and maternal health team on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Ruth Lilly Health Education Center in Indianapolis.
Frontpage Headline

2024 Champions of Diversity: Champions for change

JADE JACKSON -
The 17th annual event has grown in popularity, and this year its footprint expanded to a national level through the Minority Business Review alongside the Indiana Minority Business Magazine.
Events

Harlem Globetrotters return to Gainbridge 

CHLOE McGOWAN -
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are set to return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse this weekend as part of their 2024 world tour.   Taking the stage at the Pacers’...
Events

Organization highlights survivor’s stories, demands end to police brutality

Garrett Simms -
The Indianapolis Liberation Center (ILC) held a press conference on Dec. 21 where a Black man and veteran, for the first time, publicly told...
Arts & Culture

Kwanzaa: Celebrating unity and heritage

JADE JACKSON -
Marking its inception with vibrant colors, lively music and the kinara candle, Kwanzaa’s seven-day celebration highlights African and African American heritage, unity and the principals of Nguzo Saba from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1.
Events

Christmas toy giveaway offers healing and holiday cheer for crime victims’ families

JADE JACKSON -
As the season of giving unfolds, an initiative by a local organization helped aid the lives of families impacted by crime.
Events

Indy renters want solutions for high rent rates

JADE JACKSON -
Indiana is one of five states, including Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho and North Carolina, without any concrete renter’s protection laws.
Education

Preschool donates canned goods to local organizations 

STAFF -
Primrose schools across Indianapolis donated 10,057 canned goods to local organizations on a mission to feed families this holiday season.  
Politics

Indiana lawmaker awarded Legislator of the Year

JADE JACKSON -
Alongside six other Black legislators at the 47th annual National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) Conference in Tennessee, Representative Cherrish Pryor was awarded Legislator of the Year.
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