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derSee MENTOR, A4%u00a8See PRESIDENT, A9%u00a82025BUSINESS%u2022LIFESTYLE%u2022DIVERSITYCELEBRATING EXCELLENCEIN DIVERSITY2025BUSINESS%u2022LIFESTYLE%u2022DIVERSITYCELEBRATING EXCELLENCEIN DIVERSITYDownload the latest Issue of Indiana Minority Business Magazine today!2025Friday, January 24, 202575 centsBy CHLOE McGOWAN%u00a0chloegm@indyrecorder.comFrom Fred Payne to Andrea Neely to Dr. Lorenzo Esters, the 2025 Champions of Diversity awards gala honored Indianapolis%u2019 leaders and equity advocates ahead of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.The 18th annual awards gala, hosted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, Recorder Media Group and Minority Business Review, took place Jan. 17 at the JW Marriott in Downtown Indianapolis. Esteemed guests across all sectors of Indianapolis filled the ballroom for an evening filled with fellowship and laughter while celebrating the history and legacy of those making a difference in our communities.%u201cOur publications are intentional about ensuring the accomplishments of people of color are not only highlighted but brought to the forefront in a way that is fair, accurate and representative,%u201d Camike Jones, editor-in-chief of the Indianapolis Recorder said during the ceremony. %u201cNow more than ever, efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are needed. We are proud of our efforts, as well as the efforts of so many others who stand with us in the spirit of unity.%u201dHosted by Olivia West and Matthrew Fultz, the Champions of Diversity continues to grow nationally through the Minority Business Review and across the state with Indiana By AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX and LINLEY SANDERSThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) %u2014 President Donald Trump %u2018s second term began with efforts to deliver on key campaign promises, including his vows to crack down on immigration and restore %u201c energy dominance.%u201dIn his first Oval Office appearance in his second term, he issued sweeping pardons for people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol and declared a %u201cnational emergency%u201d at the U.S.-Mexico border.Some of these early moves are likely to be popular with the public. Most Americans think increasing security at the U.S.-Mexico border should be at least %u201ca moderate priority%u201d for the federal government, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and about half think it should be a high priority.But some of his other pledges %u2014 pulling out of the Paris climate agreement, increasing oil drilling on federal lands and ending birthright citizenship %u2014 are less widely favored. The poll found that pardoning most people who National Mentor Month: How Indy-based organizations are changing livesDo US adults support Trump%u2019s Day 1 actions? Here%u2019s what polling showsChicago%u2019s Son: Bulls retire the jersey of Derrick RoseBy NORAL PARHAM IIInoralp@indyrecorder.comThe Chicago Bulls announced they will retire Derrick Rose%u2019s iconic No. 1 jersey, ensuring his legacy will forever hang in the rafters of the United Center. Derrick Rose%u2019s story stands apart for a city that has seen its fair share of basketball greatness, from Michael Jordan to Scottie Pippen. It is a tale of perseverance, resilience and a deep connection to the heart of Chicago.Chairman of the Chicago Bulls Jerry Reinsdorf shared fond sentiments of the news of Rose%u2019s jersey retirement.%u201cDerrick is both a hometown hero and a symbol of an entire era of Bulls basketball,%u201d Reinsdorf said in a statement. %u201cRetiring a jersey recognizes a player%u2019s impact beyond on-court achievements. It honors individuals who have made extraordinary contriSee ROSE, A5%u00a8See COD, A9%u00a8Champions of Diversity 2025: Celebrating Indianapolis%u2019 Excellence in DiversitySee POLLING, A5%u00a8By CHLOE McGOWANchloegm@indyrecorder.comMentorship just might be the key to connection.In 2023, a report from the U.S. Surgeon General stated a lack of social connection and community were contributing to the %u201cloneliness epidemic%u201d and declining health, well-being and success. However, organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI), 100 Black Men of Indianapolis and Starfish Initiative are working to change that %u2014 through mentorship.%u201cThose relationships are really Trump%u2019s fi rst executive orders spark debate over presidential powerBy HANNA RAUWORTHhannar@indyrecorder.comAs Donald Trump settles into the Oval Office, his first executive orders have reignited a longstanding debate: just how much power does the president really hold?While many Americans believe the president wields sweeping authority over issues like gas prices, inflation and the economy, the reality is more complex. A 2020 Pew Research Center survey found that nearly 60% of Americans mistakenly think the president directly controls gas prices and inflation. Trump%u2019s initial executive orders, which include directives on energy policy and federal regulations, showcase the influence of the executive branch %u2014 but also highlight its limits. Experts, including a political analyst from the University of Indianapolis, stress that factors like global markets and congressional actions play a larger role in shaping economic conditions, including the rising inflation and fluctuating gas prices that voters feel most acutely. As Trump stated in his inaugural address, %u201cWe are going to take back our country and restore our greatness%u201d %u2014 a promise that will depend not only on executive The presidential power has little to no control over gas prices and infl ation, although there are many misconceptions that say otherwise. (Photo/Getty)Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)Former NBA player Derrick Rose on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)100 Black Men of Indianapolis mentor young Black boys, engaging them through programs geared toward their interests, including STEM, robotics, music, history fi nancial literacy and more. (Photos/100 Black Men of Indianapolis)1895 130th ANNIVERSARY 2025Indiana%u2019s Greatest Weekly NewspaperSince 1895Preparing a conscious community today and beyondwww.indianapolisrecorder.comCelebrating Indianapolis%u2019 Excellence in DiversityDennis Bland gives a speech after accepting the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Award at the Recorder Media Group%u2019s Champions of Diversity awards banquent on Jan. 17. (Photo/Natural Born Leaders Visuals)
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