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More Blacks embrace African spirituality

The trans-Atlantic slave trade, which persisted from the 16th to 19th centuries, separated millions of people of African descent from not only their ancestral...

Mending Bridges

In 2013, Indianapolis’ crime rate spiked higher than that of Chicago’s rate and more than 129 homicides were recorded out of the 55,085 total...

After-school programs in demand for Black community

William Scott remembers days during his childhood when he’d head to the Christamore House to play basketball. He also recalls the anvil set he...

Hogsett launches mayoral run at historic King Park site

Former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett launched his mayoral campaign Wednesday night from what could be considered sacred ground—King Park, the site where Senator Robert...

Time again to celebrate Veterans Day

It’s time again to celebrate Veterans Day, the annual federal holiday dedicated to all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.This year, the...

Conner Prairie’s "Follow the North Star" simulates escape from slavery

I vividly recall being sold into slavery in Fishers. After sneaking a peek at one ā€œmasterā€, I was forced to the ground for ā€œbeing...

Local NAACP branch prepares for officer elections

On Nov. 15, the Greater Indianapolis Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold elections for local organization...

Key race results

Following are results of hotly contested races from the 2014 General Election.Democrats swept local races while Republicans came out strong in state and federal...

Indianapolis Public Library looks to make strategic changes

When you think of the Indianapolis Public Library, do you imagine a stereotypical vision of endless stacks of dusty books and an older woman...

Crispus Attucks grad turned Tuskegee Airman flew into history

As Indiana teenager Arthur L. Carter stood in line waiting to go through the Army enlistment process, a stranger approached and asked if he...

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