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    What’s up with critical race theory?

    Critical race theory. It’s difficult to think of an academic concept that causes more angst among politically conservative whites (and the small percentage of...

    Think About It: Banning critical race theory: A real issue or just a distraction?

    Have you heard the latest conspiracy theory? Critical Race Theory (CRT) is being taught in our schools! Or is it really? There is currently...

    Smith: Democracy’s slow death

    The slogan of The Washington Post is ā€œDemocracy Dies in Darkness.ā€ That phrase likely originated with Damon Keith, the legendary federal judge who died...

    Smith: The mental struggle of being Black

    Waking up every day is an absolute blessing. I’m grateful to be alive. Grateful for my health, family and friends. Grateful for life! But...

    Smith: The eternal fight

    Thank God, there is a ceasefire. It’s tenuous at best, but at least it has come to pass.At first glance, the latest in the...

    Child Advocates’ dedication to Marion County’s children

    By GREGG ELLIS Every child deserves to be well-loved, protected, and secure in his or her home. But unfortunately, that is not the reality for...

    Elevating Black entrepreneurs in Indiana

    The disruptions of the past year have cast a spotlight on the unique hurdles that Black business owners face, including lack of access to...

    Community policing can be a helpful tool for law enforcement

    When I was a kid growing up in the city, my grandmother would often say, ā€œPeople are always complainin’ they can’t get no help...

    Smith: The nuances of ā€˜Uncle Tom’

    For nearly as far back as I can recall, I have been familiar with ā€œUncle Tom.ā€ Of course, that is the name of the...

    Shabazz: Juneteenth is coming. Habari Gani?

    Habari Gani? The Swahili words that mean ā€œWhat’s the news?ā€ are often associated with the Kwanzaa holiday. However, this month, as we near the...

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