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Shamgar and the danger of the exceptional negro

There is a dangerous habit that hides in the heart of the human imagination — the habit of waiting. Waiting for the hero. Waiting...

Assata Shakur remembered: A voice of struggle, a legacy of love

By STACY M. BROWN The passing of Assata Shakur has left a deep void in those who saw her as more than a revolutionary. She...

Local group files comments against Citizens water allocation for LEAPĀ 

Citizens Action Coalition (CAC) filed comments earlier this week opposing Citizens’ proposal to allocate 25 million galls of water per day to Lebanon Utilities...

Champions for Conservation nominees announcedĀ 

The Indianapolis Zoo has announced the 44 nominees for the 2025 Indianapolis Prize dedicated to recognizing successful animal conservation efforts.  The six DeHaan finalists will...

IRT to honor life and legacy of Civil Rights activist in upcoming play

ā€œFannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamerā€ took the stage at the Indiana Repertory Theatre beginning Jan. 9. Written by African American playwright...

ā€˜Iran in Revolt’ exhibition opens at IndyPL

The Indianapolis Public Library is helping to bring awareness to ongoing issues in the Middle East through a new art exhibition. Curated by Parisa Kay...

On This Day: Black Panther leader Fred Hampton assassinated

On December 4, 1969, Fred Hampton, a rising activist in the Black Panther Party (BPP), was assassinated in a raid led by the Chicago...

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.

Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83

NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit...

Recognizing AAPI Heritage Month

During this AAPI Heritage Month, people from across the world are celebrating the diverse cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This month is...
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