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The big con

RONALD RICE - December 15, 2020

As our country treaded its way through the last year of the first African American president’s term, we the people, the citizens of this great, enigmatic land, prepared to...

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I’m Just Sayin’: Proposal addresses food deserts

MARSHAWN WOLLEY - December 16, 2020

The city is revamping its efforts to take on food apartheid in Indianapolis which could be a positive development for Black Indianapolis. City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson is...

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New business helps employers focus on employee well-being

March 10, 2022

My mental well-being firm, Peak Mind, hit the market this year, in the middle of a pandemic. Our company is receiving national exposure, including...

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The importance of Kwanzaa

NICHELLE M. HAYES - December 10, 2020

December 2020 has finally arrived. This has been a long, challenging and historic year. Personally, I’ve experienced some incredible highs and corresponding lows. Traditionally, for...

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Stepping out of the comfort zone

MARSHAWN WOLLEY - December 3, 2020

A word on Nate Robinson. I must concede that I thought the memes were funny. I didn’t see the fight live and saw the #natechallenge of people laying face...

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Stigma and shame, hope and recovery

LISA MILTON - November 23, 2020

I am in recovery from an opioid use disorder. Most people in my life do not know this. I am hyperaware of how this...

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Veterans: Here’s what you need to know to select a Medicare plan for your health needs

March 10, 2022

Americans have faced many important decisions this year, with more on the horizon. As we look to overcome the challenges of the pandemic, we...

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Be a fighter for the truth

STARLA TRIGG - November 23, 2020

I recently watched former President Barack Obama’s interview with Scott Pelley on 60 Minutes. Former President Obama spoke about the state of the nation...

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