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Water now, water forever: Hoosiers deserve a clear water policy

HEAVYN LESTER - December 21, 2023

Humans fight wars over oil, diamonds and gold. All of these commodities carry monetary value, but none are a basic requirement for life. Imagine...

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When the shooting stopped

LARRY SMITH - December 21, 2023

After six months of savage fighting, soldiers on both sides were firmly ensconced in their respective trenches. Bullets had incessantly rifled through the air....

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Because of Mays’ mark on Indiana, we are still becoming

HEAVYN LESTER - December 18, 2023

Congratulations to all the distinguished recipients of the Champions of Diversity award, a prestigious accolade presented by the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper and Indiana Minority...

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‘What would you do with $1 million?’

CAMIKE JONES - December 14, 2023

Terry Kahn, an Indianapolis man who worked for the Veterans Administration for 30 years, must have pinched every possible penny in order to amass...

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President Biden and the Black vote

LARRY SMITH - December 15, 2023

When it comes to the way in which African Americans are likely to vote in the 2024 presidential election, history suggests that President Joe...

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Prevent gun violence

HEAVYN LESTER - December 14, 2023

A shooting at the end of October once again left the city of Indianapolis reeling from another act of senseless violence, this time at...

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Black Men, Get Moving! And This Time, Mean It.

HEAVYN LESTER - December 11, 2023

As the year draws to a close, we all look for new ways to enhance our lives during the holiday season. This time of...

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What the silence says…

HEAVYN LESTER - December 7, 2023

Despite being a nonprofit with a legal and ethical commitment to transparency, Newfields (formerly Indianapolis Museum of Art) remains silent regarding the sudden departure...

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Continuing the march for healthcare

ANDRE CARSON - December 7, 2023

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, there’s another season to recognize: we’re in the middle of Open Season for health insurance. This opportunity is personal for...

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Racism on campus

LARRY SMITH - December 7, 2023

Protests have erupted on college campuses in the wake of Hamas’ October 7th terrorist attack on Israel. Verbal and even physical assaults on Jewish...

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