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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...

The Northeast Indianapolis Corridor wants the community to join them in the fight against violence this summer. They unveiled plans for the 2023 Community Love Fest

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — The Marion County Sheriff's Office says a Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor last week in the violent culmination of what the sheriff described as a 2½-year feud was arrested Tuesday. Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, who is white, was arrested on charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault in the death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four. Authorities came under pressure Tuesday to arrest and charge the white woman who fired through her front her door and killed a Black neighbor in a case that has put Florida's divisive stand your ground law back into the spotlight.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts say they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team's players. A team spokesman also says the team will have no additional comment. The player has not been publicly identified. The confirmation comes after reports first leaked Monday and less than two months after the NFL suspended five players — including four from the Detroit Lions — for gambling policy violations. The Colts are holding workouts this week at the team facility

Martin University hosted its 54th commencement ceremony last Saturday where 27 graduates earned 18 bachelor’s degrees and 9 master’s degrees respectively. Edgar Fakari, a summa...