Local News

Democrats, Republicans make mayor, council endorsements

AMOS BROWN III - February 17, 2011

Marion County’s two major political parties officially “slated” or endorsed their candidates for mayor Saturday. Republicans slated incumbent Mayor Greg Ballard and Democrats slated...

Religion

Bethel hosts state AME celebration

CAREY E. GRADYSpecial to the Recorder - February 17, 2011

On Sunday members of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) denomination converged at Bethel AME Church to celebrate the founding of the AME Church and...

Health

Nominations now being accepted for annual awards program

Guest Contributor - February 17, 2011

Drug Free Marion County is now accepting 2011 nominations for its Annual Awards program, which recognizes individuals with outstanding commitments to and achievements in...

Local News

Education reform inspires intense war of words

The Associated Press - February 17, 2011

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels’ sweeping education agenda has spurred angry protests, hours-long legislative hearings and some of the harshest rhetoric the Statehouse has heard...

Sports

PACERs’ events celebrate black history month

Guest Contributor - February 17, 2011

As part of Pacers Care, the Indiana Pacers will be hosting a number of events and programs during their games and in the community...

Arts & Culture

Unrelenting artwork

JESSICA WILLIAMS-GIBSON - February 17, 2011

Sometimes subjects like the War in Iraq, 9/11, and racism aren’t the easiest to discuss, but when you add color, everyday objects and a...

Business

How can we build wealth?

CHARLENE CROWELL - February 17, 2011

As the annual, month-long Black History observance continues, now is a timely moment to revisit the struggles of succeeding generations of African-Americans to gain...

Religion

2 Indy gospel choirs will perform with Yolanda Adams

Guest Contributor - February 17, 2011

Special to the Recorder Two Indianapolis gospel choirs – one from Indiana Bible College and the other from Calvary Temple of Indianapolis – will...

Arts & Culture

Iconic Ira McKnight still feels blessed

DANNY BRIDGES - February 17, 2011

Like a lot of us here in Indianapolis, I was feeling cooped up this past Saturday after all the snow and ice of late....

Local News

Abdul-Jabbar’s film to be screened at Center Grove High

Staff Report - February 17, 2011

One of the greatest professional basketball players in the history of the sport is scheduled to visit an Indianapolis-area high school later this month...

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