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International Center celebrates Loving Day in Indianapolis againĀ 

The International Center and former Mayor Greg Ballard are teaming up again to host the second annual Loving Day Celebration in Indianapolis.  Named for the...

Honoring Ida P. Hagan WhitakerĀ 

On Saturday, May 31, the community of Ferdinand, Indiana gathered to honor a remarkable Black woman whose life and work broke down barriers in...

Three-fifths is not enough

If I owe you a dollar, giving you 60 cents just won’t do. 60 cents is three-fifths of a dollar. It’s more than half;...

With a nod to America’s civil rights legacy, Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his own

By MATT BROWN WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker ended his record-setting speech the same way he began it, more than 25 hours earlier:...

Celebrating February: A month of pivotal moments in Black history

February is more than just Black History Month — it is a time to reflect on powerful events that have shaped not only African...

National Civil Rights Museum to honor Spike Lee with 2024 Freedom Award presented by Jordan Brand

The National Civil Rights Museum announced that Jordan Brand, made famous by NBA Hall of Famer and entrepreneur Michael Jordan and Nike, will be...

Reclaiming the Rhythm: Honoring the Legacy and Future of Conscious Black Music

Black Music month was established in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter to celebrate the contributions of Black musicians to the music industry. Music has a...

Domestic work/er

There exists an idiom that aptly captures the pattern of how "the establishment" perceives Black advancement in America. It goes, "One step forward, two...

Chocolate phoenix: The story of pioneering aviator Willa Brown

Surrounded by prestigious awards and memorabilia, dozens of families gathered at Avondale Meadows YMCA on the city's eastside on Feb. 22 to learn about...

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...
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