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Smith: Don’t throw them away

When people think of a ā€œtypicalā€ Jamaican, the following image probably comes to mind: a red-headed (slightly graying), somewhat rotund white man who stands...

Allen: Money well spent: Black students deserve their share

Indianapolis Public Schools is the largest school district in the state, serving more than 31,500 students. During my time as an IPS school board...

Boyd: When Black is controversial and offensive

Remember way back in 2020 when brands took to their social media pages and blacked out the profile image to show solidarity with Black...

IRT commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access brings awareness in art

By JANET ALLEN and SUZANNE SWEENEY The Indiana Repertory Theatre (IRT) is the largest, nonprofit, professional theater in Indiana. Housed in the historic Indiana Theatre,...

Boyd: ā€˜Facebook needs a whole new algorithm’

Facebook is a mess. If you’ve been paying attention to the news as of late, you know Facebook has more than an image crisis on...

Smith: Don’t bury the Coffins

History is as important to me as the sun is to flowers. Thus, I jumped at the recent invitation of Marc Allan, director of...

Boyd: When law enforcement traumatizes children

We are failing our children. Those were the words that came to mind after reading two articles in recent weeks detailing abuse of power and...

Smith: The legacy of Colin Powell

I had the distinct honor of meeting Colin Powell when I was in college. He was serving as the first African American Chairman of...

Return of the G: Rebellion against monolithic Black culture

I remember buying new clothes for high school one year. I eagerly looked for clothes at the local mall that might help me fit...

Boyd: Changing perceptions to end domestic violence

My introduction to domestic violence was through the movie ā€œThe Burning Bed.ā€ Farrah Fawcett portrayed a battered wife who couldn’t get help anywhere and...

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