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Colored Knights of Pythias among 24 African American historic sites to receive $3 million in preservation funding 

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The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced $3 million in preservation funding to protect 24 Black historic sites across the U.S. — including...
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Public session to explore Martindale’s path to national historic recognition 

HANNA RAUWORTH -
Residents will have a chance to weigh in on efforts to preserve one of Indianapolis’ most significant Black neighborhoods.  The Indiana Landmarks’ Black Heritage Preservation...
Arts & Culture

Reflecting on roots: Mirror Indy’s ties to historic Indianapolis Recorder

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In under two years, Mirror Indy has made a name for itself as the city’s newest nonprofit news source. Still, you may recognize some of...
Arts & Culture

‘The Battle for the Black Mind’ by Karida L. Brown

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c.2025, Legacy Lit  $30.00 256 pages “Use your brain!” If you had a dime for every time a teacher, parent or supervisor told you that, you’d be rich....
Community Voices

Juneteenth: The truth beyond the myth

Mandi Patterson -
A dangerous consequence of not knowing our history is not knowing our truth. Many Americans are taught that the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham...
Community Voices

GriotSpeaks: Reclaiming our story, restoring our pride

Mandi Patterson -
In many African cultures, the Griot is more than a storyteller. The Griot is the living archive of the community — a guardian of memory,...
Religion

A centennial power: Imam Michael ‘Mikal’ Saahir on Malcolm X, his legacy and love 

Mandi Patterson -
The Indianapolis City-County Council has proclaimed May 19, 2025, as Malcolm X Day in Indianapolis. The centennial commemoration will unfold across Malcolm X Weekend...
Community Voices

We won’t let anyone take away our history

ANDRE CARSON -
Our history and our community are under attack.  President Donald Trump claims that there has been a “concerted and widespread effort to rewrite our Nation’s...
Sports

IMS Museum acquires Chip Ganassi Racing cars ahead of Indianapolis 500

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As the countdown to the 108th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" enters its final weeks, one museum is boosting its collection just...
Arts & Culture

Phyllis Wheatley YWCA commemorated with historical marker

CHLOE McGOWAN -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street now has a new Indiana State historical marker, commemorating the Indianapolis Phyllis Wheatley YWCA. Named after the first published...
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