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Smith: Now we’ll learn what pro-life really means

LARRY SMITH - June 30, 2022

I will confess to having mixed feelings regarding the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — the ruling that...

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Smith: Dear America, cancel control culture

LESLIE SMITH - June 30, 2022

Just two weeks ago, I attended a Juneteenth celebration listening to the amazing Ms. Fay Williams, the last living founding board member of the...

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Smith: What’s the ultimate goal?

LARRY SMITH - June 23, 2022

I recently had breakfast with a new professional acquaintance. This gentleman is white and roughly the same age as I am. We discussed a...

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Shabazz: Fathering Forgiveness

KHALILAH A. SHABAZZ - June 23, 2022

This past weekend we not only commemorated Juneteenth, but we also celebrated Father’s Day! I wanted to share a personal reflection on fathering and...

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Opinion: Blood donations critical to helping those with sickle cell disease

SPECIAL TO THE RECORDER - June 21, 2022

By DR. DAVID HEDRICK Have you ever considered donating blood? If you are of African descent, your blood donations could help save the lives of the...

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Wolley: What to take away from children’s museum watermelon salad fiasco

MARSHAWN WOLLEY - June 16, 2022

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis watermelon salad fiasco is a teachable moment for Black people and all involved. I’ve never received so many calls and...

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Davis: Female athletes need pay raises

DEVON DAVIS - June 16, 2022

According to Forbes, WNBA players make an average of $71,635 a year, while the average NBA salary is $6.4 million. Women have been fighting...

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Smith: Another chance for youth in distress

LARRY SMITH - June 16, 2022

Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy (HYCA) is nestled in the burg of Knightstown, Indiana. HYCA’s sprawling campus emerges suddenly along a winding road that is...

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Brown: 2022 CREDO study showcases progress of Indy charter, innovation schools

BRANDON BROWN - June 14, 2022

Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) just released a new study on academic performance at Indianapolis K-12 charter, innovation network and...

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Smith: The Indianapolis Urban League’s drive for equality

LARRY SMITH - June 9, 2022

This week the Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) held its Equal Opportunity Day. The annual event highlights IUL’s role as “the leading voice articulating the...

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