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Black representation matters: Urban Beauty Supply

The Black Owned Beauty Supply Association (BOBSA), a California-based trade association that consists of only African American or Black-owned beauty supply stores, reports that of the roughly 9,000 beauty supply stores in the country, 3,000 are Black owned.

Naptown African American Theatre Collective premieres first show of the season

Indy’s first Black equity theater company, Naptown African American Theatre Collective, is presenting its inaugural show this weekend. Founding and producing director LaKesha Lorene said...

Commentary: Black QBs finally getting what they are owed

It is about time that Black quarterbacks get paid what they deserve. For far too long, these talented athletes have been undervalued and underpaid despite...

Dr. Tia Bell named new dean of Nursing at Marian University

Dr. Tia Bell is Marian University’s new dean of nursing. Bell will assume her new role on May 22. Bell said she is excited to...

UPDATE: Local historians call for full archaeological dig before Henry Street bridge plans are finalized 

In 1980, Diamond Chain undertook an expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Indianapolis. The civil work (earth work) unearthed several graves and grave markers,...

CLD students receive full-ride scholarships

Dozens of young Black scholars donned tailored suits and dresses and waited alongside family to hear their names called in the Crispus Attucks High...

Latino business support network launches in Indianapolis

A group of Indianapolis nonprofits have come together to create the Latino Business Support Network (LBSN), which is committed to assisting Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs.

6th annual Prep Ball Stars Midwest Challenge

Everyone knows that Indiana is basketball country. That fact  will be on display this weekend at the Midwest Challenge. Prep Ball Stars will host the...

Indiana governor signs bills targeting LGBTQ students

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's governor has signed a bill that would require schools to notify a parent if a student requests a name or pronoun change at school. The bill is one of the final bills approved in a legislative session that had targeted LGBTQ+ people, especially students. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb's approval of the legislation on Thursday comes in a year when Republican-led legislatures around the country are seeking to curb LGBTQ+ rights, specifically targeting transgender people's participation in sports, workplaces and schools, as well as their access to health care. Holcomb also signed into law a bill that could make it easier to ban books from public school libraries.

Man dies after being placed in a chokehold by a subway rider

NEW YORK (AP) — The choking death of a man at the hands of another New York subway rider was setting off powerful reactions Thursday, with...
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