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Impact and innovation: The Indianapolis Recorder

What began as a two-page church bulletin by co-founders George P. Stewart and William Porter, now hails as one of the top African American publications in the nation.

“What Really Happened on Indiana Avenue? A Story Untold” panel discussion

In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, Indianapolis’s Indiana Avenue was a thriving district of Black-owned restaurants, churches, businesses, and jazz clubs that...

The state of Black business

Despite Black Americans comprising around 10% of Indiana's population, only 3% of businesses in the state are Black-owned. Did Black business fall from grace...

Historical marker will commemorate lynching of John Tucker

A public dedication ceremony commemorating the lynching of John Tucker will take place Sept. 30.  It is not a pleasant story, but it is important...

Researching his roots: Duane D. Perry, Sr. leverages genealogy to uncover the stories of his family

Duane D. Perry, Sr. is a treasure hunter. The treasure he hunts for requires patience, curiosity, focus, resiliency, single-mindedness, and luck. The gems he...

Conner Prairie to unveil new African American exhibit next spring

Conner Prairie’s new interactive exhibit aims to shine light on the Black experience in America. ā€œPromised Land as Proving Groundā€ is a newly designed exhibit...

Jim Brown remembered as “man among men” during tribute to Browns’ late Hall of Fame running back

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — On the last of his many visits to Jim Brown's home in Los Angeles, Ray Lewis recalled the legendary running...

Florida criticized for controversial Black history standards

The Florida Board of Education has recently given its approval for new standards aimed at teaching Black history in public schools. However, the decision...

Photos: Andrew “Bo” Foster Historical Marker Dedication

Check out some of these amazing photos from the Andrew "Bo" Foster historical Marker Dedication near the intersection of 21st and Illinois Street on...

Celebrating the real pioneers of rock ā€˜n’ roll

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, is home to some of the most iconic musicians and entertainers of all time....
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