Arts & Culture

Madam Walker mural unveiled at airport

BREANNA COOPER - February 24, 2021

An 11-foot tall and 75-foot long mural, “Entrepreneurs Awakening: The Making of a Legacy,” featuring Madam C.J. Walker was unveiled Feb. 23 at the...

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Newfields president resigns amid scandal

BREANNA COOPER - February 17, 2021

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect Charles Venable's resignation. Charles Venable, CEO of Newfields, resigned from his post Feb. 17 following a...

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Black artist collective has display at Harrison Center

TYLER FENWICK - February 11, 2021

A collective of Black artists has an exhibit on display at the Harrison Center now through the end of February. WE ARE Indy, founded five...

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What’s In A Name, Indy? Bruce Place

RICHARD MCDONOUGH - February 8, 2021

Bruce Place, a neighborhood in Indianapolis, got its name from the Bruce Family that formerly owned the ground. There appears to be at least three sections of land that...

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Explore the history of Martindale-Brightwood

TYLER FENWICK - February 4, 2021

An upcoming walking tour will give locals a brief history of the Martindale-Brightwood community, one of the city’s most storied areas for African Americans. Sampson...

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Learn more about housing advocacy

TYLER FENWICK - January 28, 2021

Understanding the ins and outs of housing can be intimidating, especially for someone who cares enough to get involved but doesn’t have the time...

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Meet the Artists … virtually

BREANNA COOPER - February 1, 2021

For 33 years, Indianapolis Public Library has provided Black artists of every medium an opportunity to share their work with the community through its...

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