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Opinion

We need Dr. King’s wisdom more than ever

ANDRE CARSON - January 18, 2024

On January 15th, 2024, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have been 95 years old. Each year – and often throughout the year -- we...

Opinion

Still not free at last

LARRY SMITH - January 18, 2024

During his lifetime, Martin Luther King, Jr. repeatedly went to jail for violating many of our nation’s unjust laws, such as peacefully protesting racial...

Education

A seat at the table: Kiran Ahuja’s journey of championing the underdog

HEAVYN LESTER - November 16, 2023

The Asian American Alliance, Inc. serves as a critical nexus between corporate, civic and governmental entities and the Asian American community in Central Indiana....

Arts & Culture

The fate of DEI in colleges and universities

CHLOE McGOWAN - September 28, 2023

The Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action in college admission decisions; here is what that means for some of Indiana’s institutions of higher learning. Colleges...

Local News

Indianapolis Mayor highlights study linking greenspaces to reduce gun violence

NORAL PARHAM - September 27, 2023

A new study has found that greenspaces in Indianapolis can help to reduce gun violence. The study, led by the University of Michigan School...

Community Voices

Insufficient funds

ROBERT SHEGOG - September 14, 2023

As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington and reflect on the recent affirmative action decision significantly limiting consideration of race...

Frontpage Headline

Indianapolis approves Office of Equity, Belonging and Inclusion

JAYDEN KENNETT - September 13, 2023

On Sept. 11, the Indianapolis City-County Council passed a proposal to establish the Office of Equity, Belonging and Inclusion within the Mayor’s Office. Ben...

Business

Racial Data as a Tool for Equity

HEAVYN LESTER - September 21, 2023

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-conscious admissions in higher education, corporate leaders fear that the ruling may cause additional scrutiny and legal...

Community Voices

Looking to the past to inform and direct the future: A glimpse into Butler University

HEAVYN LESTER - September 21, 2023

Watch week 11 podcast here. It is back to school, college move-in, and families are saying their goodbyes. Children welcome newfound freedoms, and trepidation is...

Politics