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Photos: Rev. Charles R. Williams Park Dedication

NORAL PARHAM - September 20, 2023

The Rev. Charles R. Williams Park opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The park received a makeover thanks to a $750,000...

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How the Circle City Classic supercharges the Black dollar

NORAL PARHAM - September 7, 2023

The Circle City Classic is back and bigger than ever this year. This year’s weekend festivities include a parade, pageant coronation, prayer and praise...

Local News

Trevor Jackson to serve as Grand Marshal of 2023 Circle City Classic Parade

NORAL PARHAM - August 23, 2023

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE) announced that Trevor Jackson will serve as the grand marshal of the 2023 Circle City Classic Parade Aug. 23....

Education

Become a Youth Ticket Block sponsor for the Circle City Classic

STAFF - August 8, 2023

The tradition of the HBCU football returns to this year's Circle City Classic, featuring Mississippi Valley State University vs North Carolina Central University. The...

Education

Martin University appoints new executive vice president

NORAL PARHAM - July 18, 2023

Martin University appointed John Girton Jr. as its new executive vice president and chief of staff, according to an announcement made on July 18. Martin...

Local News

Students receive dorm essentials from local church

JAYDEN KENNETT - October 4, 2023

Witherspoon Presbyterian Church is helping students kick-start their college careers by taking one worry off their shoulders when it comes to preparing for college....

Education

Indiana’s school voucher program use at all-time high, but there are fewer low-income families

WFYI - October 4, 2023

BY ERIC WEDDLE Participation in Indiana’s taxpayer-funded private school voucher program jumped to the highest level since its start over a decade ago – even...

Arts & Culture

Circle City Classic to return with new focus

CHLOE McGOWAN - September 22, 2022

Although football will not be part of this year’s celebration, the Classic aims to focus on five HBCU bands and Divine 9 sororities and fraternities — showcasing their talent and showmanship, Tanya Mckinzie, CEO and president of Indiana Black Expo, said in a statement.

Community Voices

Why HBCUs are more important now than ever

DEVON DAVIS - May 10, 2021

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been educating and cultivating the minds of Black students for well over a century, yet every year...

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