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Black History Month Student Poetry & Essay Contest

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

IndyPL announces Fall Fest 2024, guest speaker Yolanda Renee King

The Indianapolis Public Libraryā€™s annual Fall Fest and Slamminā€™ Rhymes Challenge XVIII returns next week. Presented by the African American History Committee in support of...

Indiana Humanities to host Midwest Lit Fest

 A literary festival celebrating Indianapolisā€™ local readers and writers is making its debut this month.  Proof: A Midwest Lit Fest is shining a spotlight on...

Submissions now open for 2024 Slamminā€™ Rhymes Challenge

The Slamminā€™ Rhymes Challenge is back and accepting submissions. Presented by the Indianapolis Public Libraryā€™s African American History Committee, the annual Slamminā€™ Rhymes Challenge is...

‘Sistasā€™ cast member Branden Wellington reflects on childhood in Indy

From ā€œAmerica in 4 Minutesā€ to ā€œSistas,ā€ actor, poet, writer and comedian Branden Wellingtonā€™s roots connect him back home. Although he spent some time in...

Deciding in the Shadows

ā€œMy heart is steadfast, O God; my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody. Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre!...

Local poet ā€œLex the Gentlemanā€ hopes to inspire with new book

Spoken word poet Alex Spearman, an Indianapolis native known by the moniker ā€œLex the Gentleman,ā€ has released his first book entitled ā€œLost & Found:...

ā€˜Nourishing Wellā€™ to celebrate Black women making space for each other

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...

Poetry in Indianapolis: impact, influence and empathy

April is National Poetry Month, and Indianapolisā€™ poetry scene has deep roots in Black culture. Indianapolis-based poets Etheridge Knight and Mari Evans were both well-renowned...

Pike senior wins Indiana Poetry Out Loud Competition

Indiana Humanities officially named the winners of the 2024 Poetry Out Loud state contest. The winners are Aalihya Banks ā€“ Indianapolis Pike High School...
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