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June is filled with amazing holidays including Father’s Day, Black Music Appreciation Month, Juneteenth and PRIDE Month. All of these holidays are connected to Black...

In conversation with a good friend a few days ago, she made a statement in passing, that caused me to pause for a few...

Massachusetts Avenue may look a little different starting this week, as a new mural capturing the life and legacy of Indy-based poet Etheridge Knight...

In a cozy room filled with warmth, compassion and the quiet melodies of hope, a woman empowers teenage mothers to embrace the journey of parenthood with preparation, confidence and love.

When Joseph Luten and his Ethiopian wife, Afomia, would visit her home country, he noticed coffee was weaved into the way of life for the people.

“Influencing Lincoln, The Pursuit of Black Freedom” is the new exhibit on display in the Indiana State Museum.

On June 28, the city of Indianapolis, along with many parts of the nation experienced one of the worst air quality days in recent years. Many believe the poor air quality in Indiana is a side effect of the ongoing Canadian wildfires.

With the 4th of July holiday just around the corner, it is important to remember the importance of fireworks safety. Many people do not understand how to safely handle fireworks. There is also a large population that does not consider how triggering fireworks can be for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

NEW YORK (AP) — Some consider Yusef Salaam a folk hero as a member of the "Central Park Five," the group of teenagers wrongly convicted of raping a white jogger in a brutal attack 34 years ago. Now he's banking on his painful past to help win a seat on the New York City Council. Salaam says he offers a new voice that can speak about his community's pain. His opponents are two state lawmakers who have had a long history in politics and say he doesn't know enough about how local government works. Nevertheless, they acknowledge that they will have to overcome Salaam's celebrity and public knowledge of his experience in the justice system.

Indiana faces the Phoenix Mercury after Aliyah Boston scored 20 points in the Fever's 88-80 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. Thursday's meeting will...