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In a continuation of Mayor Joe Hogsett’s anti-violence plan, he announces a gun-free zone policy; City council passes new gun control ordinance, and Mayor Hogsett said people have been threatening him against these changes

If you are wondering where you can celebrate Juneteenth National Freedom Day in Indianapolis, look no further. The Recorder put together a list of...

On the steps of a home on North Kealing Avenue sits a memorial full of toys and stuffed animals. A small pair of orange and black Nikes sit in the middle of the memorial to commemorate the life of 5-year-old Hakiem Scott.

Garland H. White was born into slavery in 1829. Congressman Robert Toombs, who went on to serve in the Confederacy as a general during...

God Shammgod said basketball was the first thing his son, God Shammgod Jr., saw when he entered the world.

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — It's been 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was murdered outside his Mississippi home. His widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, is 90 years old. She says he misses him terribly and is proud of his legacy. Several events have been held in Mississippi this month to commemorate the work of the Evers family. Evers was leader of the Mississippi NAACP from 1954 until his death in 1963. He pushed for voting rights and racial equality. Evers-Williams was national chairperson of the NAACP from 1995 to 1998. She says she remains committed to trying to eliminate racism and prejudice.

The carnival comes after a recent legislative session where state lawmakers passed several bills impacting LGBTQ+ youth, especially trans youth,

Born May 28, 1923, Ms. Mattie Branham has seen a lot over her life. The centenarian celebrated her birthday all week long with family and friends

The Indianapolis Recorder would like to recognize the life and work of activist and trailblazer Reginald Jones Sr. The legacy and advocacy of Jones dates...

Family and friends gathered at the Annex Learning Center on May 20 to honor the life of a Franklin High School student, Destini Fuqua, at...