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Shall we dance: The Veep “Debate”

LARRY SMITH - October 3, 2024

In an era that yearns for authenticity, truth, and political courage, the poignant intonations of The Staples Singers calling for “no more smiling faces...

Opinion

York showed us how to be better

DANNY BRIDGES - October 3, 2024

The city of Indianapolis lost a good one recently when Wilson D. York passed away at the age of 91 years young in his...

Opinion

Who is “Black” anyway?

CAMIKE JONES - September 27, 2024

Much has been disputed lately about whether Kamala Harris is in fact Black. She has shared that she has an Indian mother and a...

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...

Opinion

A familiar fear

NORAL PARHAM - September 26, 2024

A deeper dive into the Tyreek Hill detainment in Miami The recent detainment of NFL star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, just before the Dolphins’ 2024...

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)...

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