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Indiana Civil Rights Commission Hosts National Conference

NORAL PARHAM -
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) will host the 2023 Indiana Civil Rights Commission Annual Conference beginning June 19 through June 21 at the Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station in Indianapolis, IN.
Black History Matters

On This Day: Harriet Tubman’s historical raid

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On this day in 1863, Harriet Tubman accomplished one of the most remarkable feats in American history. She directed a mass of nearly 800 slaves to liberation, sidestepping Confederate soldiers and risking her own life for the freedom of others.
Opinion

Black music tells the American tale

CAMIKE JONES -
June is Black Music Appreciation Month. A time for celebration. A time for reminiscing. A time to cherish the music that has been the soundtrack for many of our lives.
Frontpage Headline

Beneath the concrete: City deliberates archaeological dig of former Greenlawn Cemetery

JAYDEN KENNETT -
In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...
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UPDATE: Local historians call for full archaeological dig before Henry Street bridge plans are finalized 

JAYDEN KENNETT -
In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...
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Indianapolis and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

BRITTANY KING -
On April 4, 1968, Robert Kennedy, the younger brother of John F. Kennedy, stood on a podium in what is now Kennedy-King Park at...
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Monumental effort: Battle continues in campaign to honor Black soldiers

Guest Contributor -
Hundreds of years have passed since American colonists fought to be recognized as independent from Great Britain, and while this year’s Fourth of July...
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Do you know your local Black history?

Guest Contributor -
African-Americans have helped shape the city of Indianapolis from the start, and their contributions have paved the way for local leaders of today. Despite...
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Living legacy: Thomas Ridley’s history is as remarkable as the stories he shares

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He is nicknamed the “walking encyclopedia.” Maybe that’s because he doesn’t only teach history — he has also lived it. Thomas Ridley, energetic and...
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African-American Historical Markers

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There are more than 500 historical markers speckled across the state of Indiana, many of which honor specific places, people and events significant in...
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