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Real superheroes: Celebrating Black creators in film and animation

June is African American Arts Appreciation Month. As achievements in the Black arts are celebrated, not to be overlooked are Black pioneers in animation,...

Fever’s Kelsey Mitchell wins Dawn Staley Award

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell received the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award thanks to her countless contributions off the court. The award, named after WNBA...

Wheeler and Mitchell Lead Indiana Fever’s Spirited Effort in Close Battle Against the Unbeaten Aces

In a highly anticipated matchup last night, the Indiana Fever faced off against the undefeated Las Vegas Aces in a thrilling showdown that showcased...

On This Day: Harriet Tubman’s historical raid

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.

Biden celebrates LSU women’s and UConn men’s basketball teams at separate White House events

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has appealed for more support for female athletes during a White House event celebrating Louisiana State's championship women's basketball team. The event once appeared in jeopardy after Biden's wife, Jill, suggested that the losing Iowa team be invited, too. Friday's ceremony was briefly halted when forward Sa'Myah Smith appeared to collapse on stage. The Bidens lavished praise on the LSU Tigers for their performance and the way they've helped advance women's sports. Neither one mentioned the uproar Jill Biden's earlier comments caused. Biden also welcomed the UConn men's championship basketball team to a White House celebration later Friday.

Magazine founder inspires readers who want more

Founder and creator, Arianna Cruz focuses on curating a community for MORE. With a focus on Making Opportunities Reachable for Everyone, she's created this...

Pacers and Indiana Black Expo team up ahead of 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend

The Indiana Black Expo (IBE) and Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E) have partnered to bring the city of Indianapolis its first-ever party on an NBA court floor. The partnership is a tip-off for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game hosted in Indianapolis.

Drexel’s ‘Healing Hurt People’ Program Helps Young Victims Recover from Emergency Room Trauma

Sobering facts: For every black youth murdered in Philadelphia, 90 others experience grave injuries, including gunshot and stabbing wounds. Each year, more than 900...

Professional males needed for youth empowerment seminar

On August 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. the 5th Annual Kings Feast Symposium will convene at the Indiana Government Center Auditorium, 302 West Washington Street,...

How Black churches can continue to be places of empowerment

It cannot be denied that African Americans have made tremendous progress – and one of the most significant factors that contributed to Black success...
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