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The changing challenge of public schools of Indianapolis

Many are wondering why the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) may close six elementary schools. IPS Supt. Eugene White gave vague reasons for the closings...

It’s official. Record turnout. Black votes fueled Obama, Demos Indy wins

It’s official. The Nov 4th election set a new record in Indianapolis/Marion County, with 381,759 voting. That’s 54.7 percent of registered voters. But excluding...

Be thankful for family and friends

Be thankful for family and friends By SHANNON WILLIAMS Sometimes we can be so overwhelmed with life that we often forget the simple essence...

Floundering economy still No. 1 concern

It’s still unanimous: the slumping economy continues to haunt Americans. From the corporate executive, to the retired person working a part-time job, to the...

Exit polls missed surveying Indy’s Blacks

On Election Night and the days following, commentators and pundits across the world remarked how President-elect Barack Obama won Blacks, Hispanics, young people, college...

Michelle Obama & Black women

The Black woman is like a mosaic — several different pieces that compose one beautiful piece of art. We come in various hues, shapes...

The impossible possible — a Black president; a blue Indiana

When the British surrendered at Yorktown, certifying a free America, their drums and fifes played ā€œThe World Turned Upside Down.ā€ That song was in...

It’s our time

When I woke up on Wednesday, Nov. 5, change had a new meaning. On that particular day, change meant that even the most far-fetched,...

Issues our Black community must confront after this election

Several issues that have been bubbling under the surface will now come to the fore, now that the election is over. Here’s my overview...

Mississippi has a long way to go

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to attend my homecoming at Jackson State University. My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time attending all...

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