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Submissions now open for 2024 Slammin’ Rhymes Challenge

CHLOE McGOWAN -
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

Mandi Patterson -
“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:...
Arts & Culture

‘Nourishing Well’ to celebrate Black women making space for each other

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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...
Arts & Culture

Poetry in Indianapolis: impact, influence and empathy

CHLOE McGOWAN -
April is National Poetry Month, and Indianapolis’ poetry scene has deep roots in Black culture. Indianapolis-based poets Etheridge Knight and Mari Evans were both well-renowned...
Arts & Culture

Pike senior wins Indiana Poetry Out Loud Competition

Garrett Simms -
Indiana Humanities officially named the winners of the 2024 Poetry Out Loud state contest. The winners are Aalihya Banks – Indianapolis Pike High School...
Arts & Culture

Art & Soul kicks off Black History Month ahead of NBA All-Star

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February is about to be a busy month for Hoosiers, but before Downtown Indy is taken over by NBA fans, the 2024 Art &...
Religion

‘A Forerunner of Freedom’: Indianapolis Bethel AME history

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In 1991, Bethel AME Church became the first Black church with the distinction of being on the National Register of Historic Places. Sitting at...
Arts & Culture

Strike a prose: Indianapolis celebrates National Poetry Month

BREANNA COOPER -
When local poet Manon Voice recited her favorite poem — Mari Evans’ “I Am A Black Woman” — for a small crowd gathered at...
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