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130 years of legacy honored on the state and national stage

STAFF - July 3, 2025

Congressman Andre Carson, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and the IBLC recognize the Indianapolis Recorder's milestone In honor of its 130th year, the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper...

Politics

Black lawmakers denounce governor’s anti-DEI order, budget proposal

INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE - February 17, 2025

This story was originally published on Indiana Capital Chronicle. By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana’s Black Legislative Caucus on Tuesday condemned Gov. Mike Braun’s anti-diversity moves as...

Politics

Braun signs executive orders to streamline government, replaces DEI with MEI

CAMIKE JONES - January 16, 2025

Gov. Mike Braun signed several executive orders that aim to streamline government operations. "These executive orders deliver on Gov. Braun's promise to make state government...

Arts & Culture

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus honors Major Taylor

NORAL PARHAM - November 22, 2024

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus honored Marshall "Major" Taylor with the Distinguished Hoosier Award on Nov. 19. Taylor, famous for many accomplishments, is best known...

Politics

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus town hall series

STAFF - April 11, 2024

Indiana’s 13-member Black Legislative Caucus will hold a six-part town hall series in municipalities across the state, the group announced Tuesday. It billed the events...

Health

Policy and progress: Food justice in Indiana

JADE JACKSON - February 21, 2024

Bread for the World and the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus partnered to host an afternoon discussion surrounding food injustices Feb. 15 at the Indiana Government Center.

Local News

Bread for the World to host Black History teach in and listening session

STAFF - February 8, 2024

Bread for the World will join other faith-based organizations for an afternoon of discussion surrounding food injustices. The Food Justice and Faith Community Teach In...

Politics

Indiana’s HB 1002: Addressing antisemitism or silencing free speech?

JADE JACKSON - February 20, 2024

Those in opposition fear HB 1002, which cites examples of antisemitic speech, could make it illegal to criticize the Israeli government for their attacks on Gaza.

Politics

2024 Indiana legislative bills that affect minorities

JADE JACKSON - January 21, 2024

The 2024 Indiana legislative session kicked off with nearly 130 bills introduced. Several bills would directly and indirectly affect Black and minority Hoosiers.

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