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The Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited racial discrimination in voting in America, was passed 60 years ago this year.  Marion County Clerk Kate...

Every Thursday for 130 years — without fail — the Indianapolis Recorder has hit the streets, landing in homes, barbershops, churches and businesses across...

The Hedback Theatre, home of Footlite Musicals, turns 100 years old Aug. 2, and the community is gathering to celebrate the landmark anniversary with...

Congressman Andre Carson, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and the IBLC recognize the Indianapolis Recorder's milestone In honor of its 130th year, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper...

Chi Chi Omega, a graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrated 20 years of service in Indianapolis by raising $24,000 in scholarships. Members...

As the rest of the country gathers to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jazz Kitchen is celebrating 31 years in Indianapolis. The swanky little jazz...

Wheeler Mission hosted a 130th-anniversary celebration to honor the organization’s dedication to serving the homeless community throughout Indianapolis and Bloomington on Friday, October 13.

HealthNet, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is celebrating its 55th year of providing essential healthcare services to underserved communities in central Indiana.  

ON OMAHA BEACH, France (AP) — World War II veterans, officials and visitors are commemorating D-Day on the beaches of Normandy to honor those who fought for freedom in the largest naval, air and land operation in history. Many reenactors came to Omaha Beach at dawn Tuesday to mark the 79th anniversary of the assault that led to the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi control. A ceremony was to be held at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, which is home to the graves of 9,386 United States soldiers. Most of them lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. An international ceremony is scheduled to take place later at the nearby British Normandy Memorial in the presence of officials from the nine main Allied nations.

This October, the nation will recognize the 20th anniversary of two cultural touch points, but in very different ways.  On Oct. 10, the Million Man March will be both...