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Stop pimping Black people’s pain

MARSHAWN WOLLEY - January 9, 2020

Black Indianapolis doesn’t need a lecture on outrage. Over 400 Black people have been killed in this city in the last four years —...

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Power politics

LARRY SMITH - January 9, 2020

That phrase comes to mind as America witnesses an inter-governmental standoff regarding President Donald Trump’s impeachment. The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the...

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I’m just sayin’: give new police chief a chance

MARSHAWN WOLLEY - January 2, 2020

In the selection of new IMPD Chief Randal Taylor, Mayor Joe Hogsett has appointed only the fifth Black person to run a law enforcement...

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Holiday season perfect time to learn about family history

NICHELLE HAYES - December 24, 2019

December is a time when many of us are fortunate enough to gather with our friends and family. I encourage you to take this...

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Hindsight shouldn’t be 2020

ABDUL-HAKIM SHABAZZ - December 19, 2019

With 2020 just a couple of weeks away and the governor, Indiana lawmakers and even some county and local governments spelling out their legislative agendas for 2020,...

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AACI police chief criteria

MARSHAWN WOLLEY - December 12, 2019

A group of community elders and leaders — grassroots and grass tops — met to have a proactive conversation about what we wanted in...

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Time to have those awkward conversations

VOP OSILI - December 9, 2019

To the Editor: We have a wonderful attribute in our part of the country. It is often called “Midwest Nice.” We are known as gracious...

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Make your health a priority

ANDRÉ CARSON - December 5, 2019

It’s a very special time of year, and I’m not just talking about the holiday season. It’s also open enrollment season — the period...

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UNCF commitment to African American students in Indianapolis continues

ANDREA NEELY - November 21, 2019

As we approach the season of giving and being grateful for all of the blessings we’ve received this year, it makes me extremely proud...

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From player to coach: here’s to those behind-the-scene coaches!

Mike Ramey - November 17, 2019

I happened to tune in to the a great Denzel Washington flick, “Remember The Titans,” recently and received a great lesson for my column...

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