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Volume 130Number 27Two SectionsINDIANAPOLIS RECORDER USPS (262-660)Published weekly by: The George P. Stewart Printing Co., Inc., P.O. Box 18499, 2901 N. Tacoma Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218. Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis, IN.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Indianapolis Recorder, P.O. Box 18499, 2901 N. Tacoma Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46218.Subscription price by mail or carrier: $39 per year; $19.50 for 6 mos.,75 cents per copy. National advertising representative: Amalgamated Publishers Inc., 45 W. 45th St., New York, NY 10036. Member: National Newspaper Publishers Association, Central Indiana Publishers Association, Hoosier State Press Association. SUBSCRIBERS BY MAIL: We are not responsible for replacing issues missed due to change of address or late renewals. Please allow two weeks when placing a new subscription or change of address order. Call (317) 924-5143.Follow Us!@indyrecorder2025 1895 130th ANNIVERSARYPreparing a conscious community today and beyondwww.indianapolisrecorder.comTHE INAUGURALIGNITE YOUR SUMMERTHEKID LAROI CEDRICTHE ENTERTAINERLESLIE JONES AIDARODRIGUEZ G-EAZY BIAHOSTED BYDEONCOLEIndiana%u2019s Greatest Weekly NewspaperSince 1895Congressman Andr%u00e9 Carson, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and the IBLC recognize the Indianapolis Recorder%u2019s historic milestoneBy STAFFIn honor of its 130th year, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper has received national and statewide recognition as the outlet solidifies its place as the third-oldest African American newspaper in the nation.On the U.S. House of Representatives floor, U.S. Rep. Andr%u00e9 Carson (D-Indianapolis) delivered a heartfelt tribute to the Recorder%u2019s enduring legacy of truth-telling, advocacy and community empowerment. This Congressional Record Statement acknowledges the vital role the Recorder has played in uplifting voices from the Black community, informing the public and championing justice for over a century.%u201cThanks for being part of the team and continuing the legacy,%u201d Carson%u2019s office shared in a statement. %u201cWe%u2019re proud to recognize the Indianapolis Recorder for 130 years of powerful journalism and impact.%u201dAdding to this historic moment, Gov. Mike Braun%u00a0issued a formal proclamation declaring 2025 the 130th anniversary year of the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, celebrating the institution%u2019s contributions to Indiana%u2019s civic and cultural fabric.The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) also extended its formal recognition, marking this anniversary as a time to celebrate and call attention to the continued importance of Black-owned media in shaping a more equitable future.%u201cThe Recorder is Indiana%u2019s legacy and its future,%u201d Indianapolis Recorder President and CEO Robert Shegog said. %u201cThis milestone belongs to every reader, every voice and every story we%u2019ve had the privilege to tell and to the dedicated staff %u2014 past and present %u2014 who made it possible.%u201d As the Recorder team honors the past, they also look boldly toward the future, rooted in truth, community and the unwavering belief that representation matters. Special thanks go out to Carson, Braun, the IBLC and every reader, partner and team member who has helped make this milestone possible.See CURE, A6%u00a8See ARTS, A9%u00a8See COURT, A9%u00a8All-Star CureBeating breast cancer one tissue sample at a timeBy HANNA RAUWORTHhannar@indyrecorder.comOrganizers behind the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game are teaming up with Indiana University to recruit hundreds of women to donate healthy breast tissue in a large-scale research initiative aimed at improving breast cancer prevention and treatment.The event, called%u00a0All-Star Cure, will take place%u00a0July 12-13%u00a0at the%u00a0IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, just days before the WNBA All-Star Game tips off at%u00a0Gainbridge Fieldhouse%u00a0on July 19. Officials hope to collect samples from up to%u00a0500 donors, with a focus on%u00a0women under 40%u00a0and%u00a0women of color%u00a0%u2014 two groups historically underrepresented in breast cancer research.%u201cFor this event, we are targeting Black and brown By NORAL PARHAMnoralp@indyrecorder.comIndiana Black Expo (IBE) will showcase an unprecedented collaboration of cultural institutions and artists at its free Cultural Arts Pavilion during the 2025 Summer Celebration. The immersive event runs July 18-20 in Rooms 143-144 of the Indiana Convention Center.This year%u2019s pavilion marks a unique partnership among Indianapolis%u2019 leading arts organizations. The Arts Council of Indianapolis, Newfields, Indianapolis Public Library, Harrison Center, Indiana State Museum, Indiana Historical Society, Eiteljorg Museum and the Indiana African American Genealogy Group unite to create a shared space dedicated to Black art, artists and cultural expression. Their collective exhibitions form the pavilion%u2019s core, alongside works by emerging and established Black creatives from Indiana and beyond.%u201cNowhere else in the city %u2014 or the state %u2014 will you find this level of collective artistic power and cultural storytelling under one roof,%u201d IBE president and CEO Alice Watson said. %u201cThe Cultural Arts Pavilion is more than an exhibit gallery %u2014 it is a cultural movement and a powerful reminder of the creativity that continues to shape our communities and future.%u201dSupported by sponsors including the Indy Arts Council and Penrod Society, the pavilion offers diverse experiences. Major institutional exhibitions include the Arts Council%u2019s %u201cFrom 130 years of legacy honored on the state and national stageFriday, July 4, 202575 centsPreparing a conscious community today and beyondYouth performers from the Asante Art Institute played the role of newsies, delivering a special edition of the Indianapolis Recorder to attendees at %u201cA Family Afi air%u201d picnic on June 28, 2025 at Belmont Beach. See inside for more photos. (Photo/Mathis Media)Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclearBy MARK SHERMAN Associated PressA united conservative majority of the Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear whether President Donald Trump%u2019s restrictions on birthright citizenship could soon take effect in parts of the country.The outcome represented a victory for Trump, who has complained about judges throwing up obstacles to his agenda. Nationwide, or universal, injunctions had emerged as an important check on the Republican president%u2019s efforts to expand executive power and remake the government, and a source of mounting frustration to him and his allies.Indiana Black Expo unveils immersive cultural arts pavilionJacob Latimore (Photo via/Facebook) Black and brown women are highly encouraged to donate breast tissue to continue to expand medical research to prevent breast cancer. (Photos provided/Morgan Snyder)Indiana Governor Mike BraunCongressman Andr%u00e9 D. CarsonIBLC ChairEarl L. Harris Jr.