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Seriously, vote!

Guest Contributor - November 3, 2016

I recently saw an image from the 1960s of a well-dressed Black man being kicked in the face by a white man. The Black...

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Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb snubs Recorder

Guest Contributor - October 27, 2016

Can you feel the energy in the air?I’m referring to the energy that ignites the closer we get to Election Day. With less than two...

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The Beaumont Bulls: Brave Black boys

Guest Contributor - October 20, 2016

Anyone who knows me knows I have a nephew whom I absolutely adore. I love Niles to pieces, and my life became much more...

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Accountability, leadership keys to building a better community

Guest Contributor - October 13, 2016

During a recent conversation with a friend, I asked him what has been consuming his thoughts lately. He was quiet for a while as...

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Stop turning a blind eye to mental illness … address it

Guest Contributor - October 6, 2016

“Monica is crazy” or “Richard is a little off.”We’ve all heard people say such statements in reference to someone we know, or we have...

Williams to carry torch during state’s bicentennial relay

For the Recorder - October 6, 2016

Indianapolis Recorder President Shannon Williams will represent the historic 121-year-old publication during Marion County’s 2016 Bicentennial Torch RelayThroughout the relay, the torch will be...

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IBE made a mistake with ‘Classic’ college fair

Guest Contributor - September 29, 2016

Prior to Monday’s first presidential debate of the season, the Indianapolis Recorder and Radio One partnered on an unprecedented event. Our Indiana gubernatorial forum...

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