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Sports

‘Glory!’ How one boxer changed his life and countless others

NORAL PARHAM - May 14, 2025

Many of us are familiar with the phrase ‘down but not out.' It is a colloquialism that speaks to the adversity many people face...

Arts & Culture

Inner Beauty crowned its 2025 pageant court

CHLOE McGOWAN - March 25, 2025

Inner Beauty, a local mentoring program for young girls in Marion County, crowned its 2025 pageant court over the weekend. Following a three-month-long preparation process,...

Sports

Dream Alive hosts inaugural luncheon, secures $100,000 from Jim Irsay

NORAL PARHAM - February 26, 2025

Dream Alive, a nonprofit empowering at-risk youth, held its inaugural Dream Makers Luncheon at Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis on Feb. 26. The event brought...

Arts & Culture

National Mentor Month: How Indy-based organizations are changing lives

CHLOE McGOWAN - January 22, 2025

Mentorship just might be the key to connection. In 2023, a report from the U.S. Surgeon General stated a lack of social connection and community...

Sports

Indy Steelers’ Tiffany Hamilton named Indianapolis Colts’ 2024 Changemaker

NORAL PARHAM - December 16, 2024

In a heartfelt recognition of resilience, leadership and dedication, Indy Steelers President Tiffany Hamilton is the Indianapolis Colts' 2024 Changemaker. The Changemaker Award highlights individuals...

Education

New Skills Ready Network empowers leaders of tomorrow

NORAL PARHAM - November 23, 2024

Hundreds of educators, students, employers and policymakers gathered for the New Skills Ready Network (NSRN) Fall Convening Nov. 19 in downtown Indianapolis, highlighting the...

Events

Young men honored at Kings Feast Indy 2024

STAFF - August 21, 2024

Bloom Project Inc. invites you to their annual Kings Feast Indy 2024, themed "Building MY Legacy." This event, aimed at empowering future leaders, takes...

Matthew Mount and the magic of mentorship

NORAL PARHAM - July 25, 2024

In a rapidly changing world, young adults face a lot of different pressures. Director of Army Instruction for Indianapolis Public Schools Lt. Col. Matthew...

Education

Beyond the classroom: Bridging schools and communities for Black youth

Mandi Patterson - July 2, 2024

By HEATHER L. SAVAGE In our pursuit of educational equity, it is important to recognize that the success of African American students hinges not only...

Education