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Peru native eyes Grammy gold

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Tommy Bottoms campaigns for spoken word nomination after Def Poetry Jam breakthrough performance Twenty years after his poem "Basic Economics" captivated television audiences on Russell...
Arts & Culture

Community Arts Calendar: National Poetry Month, Earth Day, Easter and other things coming this April

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Welcome to April! Spring has sprung and the rainy season has begun, but that’s not stopping Hoosiers from getting outside to enjoy the weather and...
Black History Matters

Black History Month student poetry and essay contest winners

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The Indianapolis Recorder congratulates the two winners of the 2025 Black History Month Student Poetry and Essay contest. In the poetry category, Genesis Henry...
Black History Matters

Black History Month Student Poetry & Essay Contest

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In recognition of Black History Month, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is inviting local students to participate in our poetry and essay contest. Students in...
Arts & Culture

IndyPL announces Fall Fest 2024, guest speaker Yolanda Renee King

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The Indianapolis Public Library’s annual Fall Fest and Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge XVIII returns next week. Presented by the African American History Committee in support of...
Arts & Culture

Indiana Humanities to host Midwest Lit Fest

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 A literary festival celebrating Indianapolis’ local readers and writers is making its debut this month.  Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest is shining a spotlight on...
Arts & Culture

Submissions now open for 2024 Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge

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The Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is back and accepting submissions. Presented by the Indianapolis Public Library’s African American History Committee, the annual Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge is...
Arts & Culture

‘Sistas’ cast member Branden Wellington reflects on childhood in Indy

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From “America in 4 Minutes” to “Sistas,” actor, poet, writer and comedian Branden Wellington’s roots connect him back home. Although he spent some time in...
Community Voices

Deciding in the Shadows

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“My heart is steadfast, O God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody. Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre!...
Arts & Culture

Local poet “Lex the Gentleman” hopes to inspire with new book

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Spoken word poet Alex Spearman, an Indianapolis native known by the moniker “Lex the Gentleman,” has released his first book entitled “Lost & Found:...
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