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Little feet hit the concrete for the fourth annual Community Peace Walk

Over 100 youth gathered at the Leadership & Legacy campus of Edna Martin Christian Center and ventured off to walk through their neighborhood with a powerful message.

Mayor Hogsett’s anti-violence update: Gun-free zones, new gun control ordinance and alleged threatsĀ 

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

Celebrate Juneteenth in Indianapolis all weekend long

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

Accidental shootings on the rise; Children most vulnerable

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.

Hidden history and freedom: Indiana’s unsung heroes of Juneteenth

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

Father’s Day Special: God Shammgod and God Shammgod Jr.

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

60 years after Medgar Evers’ murder, his widow continues a civil rights legacy

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.

Advocates and allies protect LGBTQ+ youth at Youth Pride CarnivalĀ Ā 

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

Indianapolis woman celebrates her 100th birthday

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

Celebrating Reginald L. Jones Sr. Day

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...

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