The Indianapolis Recorder congratulates the two winners of the 2025 Black History Month Student Poetry and Essay contest. In the poetry category, Genesis Henry...
In recognition of Black History Month, The Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper is inviting local students to participate in our poetry and essay contest. Students in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Spoken word poet Alex Spearman, an Indianapolis native known by the moniker “Lex the Gentleman,” has released his first book entitled “Lost & Found:...
With pieces from all mediums, Black women are creating their own spaces and celebrating each other in a new exhibition.
The Madam Walker Legacy Center...