black history month

Indianapolis has a long, storied history of Black creatives who have left a lasting impression on their communities.  This Black History Month, the Recorder is...

Check out photos from David Dixon below. Multimedia Reporter Noral Parham compiled this gallery. Contact him at 317-762-7846 or email at noralp@indyrecorder.com. Follow him...

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate who led the Civil Rights...

In recognition of Black History Month, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is inviting local students to participate in our poetry and essay contest. Students in grades...

As American animation continues to push forward, the artists who draw some of its most memorable images remain largely absent from the historical record. However, the story...

As we observe Black History Month, 2026, it is imperative to address two truths.  First, “they” did not give us the shortest month of the...

As Black History Month continues, communities across the country are taking time to recognize the individuals whose work has shaped American life, advanced equity and improved...

What do you think of when you hear the word legacy? Do tangible references, such as family heirlooms or financial inheritances, come to mind?...

To continue sharing Black stories, The Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” is sure to leave a lasting impression on...

As Black History Month continues, the conversation often turns to enduring struggles and cultural triumphs. However, in the halls of the Indiana Statehouse, City-County...