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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...

Arts & Culture

Meetup.com has something for everyone

Guest Contributor - February 23, 2017

One of the things I resolved to do this year was to find ways to make the world a little bit brighter. That’s why...

Education

Tom Joyner Foundation now accepting applications for full ride scholarship program

Blacknews.com - October 14, 2016

The Tom Joyner Foundation® announced the ‘Full Ride’ scholarship program that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a Historically...

Opinion

IBE made a mistake with ‘Classic’ college fair

Guest Contributor - September 29, 2016

Prior to Monday’s first presidential debate of the season, the Indianapolis Recorder and Radio One partnered on an unprecedented event. Our Indiana gubernatorial forum...

A ministry of opportunity

Guest Contributor - September 15, 2016

Dr. Ruth Woods’ Pike High School classroom is a sanctuary. Instead of stained glass windows depicting final suppers and the iconic images of patron...

Education

HBCU: The Black college experience

VICTORIA DAVIS - August 14, 2014

The Higher Education Act of 1965, defines a Historically Black College and University or HBCU as: “…any historically Black college or university that was...

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