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There’s more to life than welfare

February is the month of love and since it’s also Black History Month, I think it’s pretty safe to consider it the month of...

IBE’s report on youth is a call to action

I heard it all over the radio, on Recorder switchboards, and even face-to-face: ā€œThe Indianapolis Star is wrong for that headline.ā€ The headline that...

Will mayor, business and foundations pay attention to Expo’s Black youth report?

Indiana Black Expo’s 88-page ā€œState of Our Black Youth Reportā€ was full of damning statistics. The stat that captured my attention wasn’t the titillating...

Mayoral leadership at a time of rising city homicides

The horrific tragedy of the Hovey Street murders — two Black babies shot dead in their mothers’ arms as their mothers were murdered —...

When will we stop degrading ourselves?

I’m one who often considers the evolution, or lack thereof, of African-Americans throughout the years. While this evaluation of sorts tends to happen rather...

It’s Carson vs. Elrod March 11; but May primary fight could split Black voters

No one knew what was going to happen at last Saturday’s caucus to select the Democratic candidate in the March 11 Special Congressional Election....

It’s Carson vs. Elrod March 11; but May primary fight could split Black voters

No one knew what was going to happen at last Saturday’s caucus to select the Democratic candidate in the March 11 Special Congressional Election....

Killings provide some serious life lessons

I write this editorial with a heavy heart and a sad spirit. I do so, because four lives were taken this week in a...

In Iowa, history and hope from Obama; in Indy, election confusion and disrespect

While Sen. Barack Obama’s Iowa win wasn’t the first time an African-American won a presidential primary (Rev. Jesse Jackson won 14 primaries in two...

In Iowa, history and hope from Obama; in Indy, election confustion and disrespect

While Sen. Barack Obama’s Iowa win wasn’t the first time an African-American won a presidential primary (Rev. Jesse Jackson won 14 primaries in two...

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