Community Voices

Opinion

Thinking long-term

LARRY SMITH - October 10, 2024

In every election cycle, the weight of our decisions at the ballot box are real, but not always as apparent as they should be. Our...

Business

Support for the next generation of women entrepreneurs

Mandi Patterson - October 9, 2024

National policy helped a generation of women start, fund, operate and thrive in business. Now, it is up to those women to support, train,...

Community Voices

Throughout history, irresponsible rhetoric has frequently overshadowed sound reason. Similarly, immediate gratification has often overpowered consideration of long-term consequences. Against this backdrop, some outcomes...

Local News

100 Black Men to celebrate 40 years of mentorship and empowerment

CAMIKE JONES - September 26, 2024

As we prepare for the 40th Anniversary Gala of 100 Black Men of Indianapolis Inc. on Oct. 26th at the JW Marriott, I can’t...

Community Voices

A nice reprieve

LARRY SMITH - September 19, 2024

A few weeks ago, I enjoyed a car show that took place in a wealthy and well-known suburb just north of Indianapolis. The remarkably well-attended...

Community Voices

Get up, get out and go vote

Mandi Patterson - September 18, 2024

“You need git up, git out and git something How will you make it if you never even try You need to git up, git out...

Education

Empowering generations: The Indianapolis Black Alumni Council’s HBCU College Fair marks 45th anniversary

CAMIKE JONES - September 16, 2024

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Indianapolis Black Alumni Council (IBAC) organizing and hosting its Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)...

Community Voices

A letter to my grandfather

Mandi Patterson - September 4, 2024

In our current climate, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is being weaponized and misused. From corporations using the framework to describe historically marginalized identities...

Opinion

On Leadership

LARRY SMITH - August 29, 2024

What is leadership? It should be self-evident that it is more than the title on a door or the seat at the head of a...

Opinion

We are here for a good time, not a long time

Mandi Patterson - August 26, 2024

From the city of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up around a plethora of experiences including navigating the hood and the suburbs. I watched as individuals...

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