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Ida P. (Hagan) Whitaker: A Force Against “Unwarranted Prejudices”

STAFF - March 11, 2025

By GLORIA J. STEELE Her name might not be in Who’s Who Among African Americans, or have household recognition like Madam C.J. Walker, but Ida Hagan broke...

Black History Matters

Students share their wish list for the future of Black History Month

CAMIKE JONES - February 26, 2025

At Rooted School Indianapolis, these students look ahead to a new vision of what Black History Month could be. The Indianapolis Recorder caught up with...

Historic Black churches, heritage sites top Indiana Landmarks 2024 funding

HANNA RAUWORTH - February 17, 2025

Indiana Landmarks awarded more than $6 million to help organizations around Indy save meaningful places, many of which were historic Black heritage sites and...

Arts & Culture

‘Afrofuturism in Costume Design’ coming to Children’s Museum in 2025

CHLOE McGOWAN - December 16, 2024

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is set to unveil a new exhibit from two-time Academy Award-Winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter. “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism...

Local News

IHS receives $48K for America 250 in Indiana project

HANNA RAUWORTH - February 17, 2025

The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) announced it is the recipient of a more than $48,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to fund a planning...

Arts & Culture

Art installation honoring Black history to be unveiled at The Stutz

CHLOE McGOWAN - November 5, 2024

A new art installation paying homage to Black history and community resilience is set to debut at the Stutz later this week. The piece, entitled...

Arts & Culture

Indiana Music History Project launches Indiana Music Audio Kiosk

HANNA RAUWORTH - October 25, 2024

The Indiana Music History Project announced the launch of its first Indiana Music Audio Kiosk, now available to the public at its free public...

Local News

A place of resilience: What Witherspoon Presbyterian Church means to the community

CHLOE McGOWAN - October 17, 2024

When thinking about places — real, tangible locations — around Indianapolis that are important both historically and culturally to the Black community, what do...

Seeds of Freedom

CAMIKE JONES - October 16, 2024

The Asante Art Institute presents "Seeds of Freedom: The Spiritual Roots of the American Civil Rights Movement" at the Indiana State Museum. The production...

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