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3 Wake Forest Deacons chosen in first round of 2024 Major League Baseball Draft

By David Winship In the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, three Wake Forest Deacons were chosen in the first round. For the second straight year, the Wake Forest baseball program had at least two players selected in the first round of the MLB Draft....

Corey Thompson named head men’s basketball coach at WSSU

The Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Hall of Famer Corey Thompson as the head men’s basketball coach. “I consider it a privilege to hire the first WSSU men’s basketball alum to lead our Rams m...

‘Person Of Interest’ Assisting In Kerdel Amedee Homicide Probe

Police have disclosed that a person of interest is in custody assisting them in their investigation into the fatal shooting of Kerdel Amedee at Barre Denis. Deputy Police Commissioner Ronald Phillip made the disclosure on Wednesday. On Sunday, July 1...

Rising Pursuit Services hosts fashion show for adults with disabilities

Through fashion and fundraising, Rising Support Services aims to bring the community together for a good cause. Co-founded by Alexis Burrus and Raven Powell, Rising Pursuit Services opened in January 2024 to help bridge a gap in support services...

Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA’s game assists record with 19 in Fever’s loss to Wings

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Clark smiled and hesitated just long enough for Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston to intercept the answer for what it meant to the rookie to set a WNBA record with 19 assists in a game. Clark’s milestone came in...

Indy Arts Council launches new website

New website, same Indy Arts Council. The Indy Arts Council launched their new website a few months ago and have been rolling out new features ever since. The website, still indyarts.org, aims to increase accessibility through hosting directories,...

CDC gifts $3 Million to Black churches for health equity

The fight for health equity continues as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) renews its partnership with the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC). This year’s $3 million grant signifies a renewed commitment to combatin...

Actress Viola Davis lends support to documentary on Black maternal health

Larissa Lane wasn’t afraid to tell her story.Now 36 years old, she’ll absolutely, positively never forget her son, Zuri. He was just two days old when he passed away on Sept. 24, 2022. One of the most traumatic events to ever happen to Lane, she sa...

Unity in Diversity: Resisting the Slide Toward Dictatorship

America's strength lies in its diversity. Embracing unity and equity can help us avoid the dangers of political extremism and dictatorship. #UnityInDiversity #RacialEquity #AmericanDemocracy #VotingRights #TerranceAferAnderson The post Unity in Dive...

Carnival Winners Announced

By Tony Nicholas Tribe of Twel headed by veteran mas man Adrian Augier is the band of the year for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024. The band’s portrayal for this year was entitled “Wade in the Water.” The winners in the various categories, which were judge...

Going green in the Circle City: Tips for a plastic-free July

Did you know that Americans alone discard over 30 million tons of plastic annually, with only 8% being recycled? Plastic-free July wants to change that. Indianapolis, like many cities across the nation, faces its share of challenges in tackling p...

REVIEW: ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ glitters with talent

Oh my god! Oh my god, you guys, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” has officially taken the stage at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. Elle Woods, played by Zionsville native Olivia Broadwater, was a shining pink star at the center of the production....

Indiana Democratic State Convention announces nominees

Nearly 2,000 delegates gathered at the Indiana Convention Center Saturday to cast their votes for the Indiana Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor nominees to complete the democratic ballot. The two winners will join the previously announced nom...

Day 4 | Live @ the RNC | Milwaukee, WI

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Pedal Power: Pogue’s Run Bike Tour explores the near eastside

Pedaling with purpose, bicyclists will weave leisurely through historic neighborhoods, along scenic trails, and past iconic monuments at the History along Pogue’s Run Bike Tour on July 21.“We are exploring where conservation and preservation intersec...