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The Black history knowledge gap is widening – and GOP politicians are making it worse

Andra Day performs ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ prior to Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, 2024. Perry Knotts/Getty Image by Paul Ringel, High Point University On the day of the Super Bowl, Matt Gaetz, a Republican member of Congress from Florida, publicl...

IUPUI creating an interactive map of Frederick Douglass’ travels

The IUPUI School of Liberal Arts is creating an interactive online map showcasing the travels and speeches of African American activist and orator Frederick Douglass. The school has been working on the map for over ten years and has studied 49 years...

Women’s History Month: Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers who changed the world

Photo: Getty Images The contributions of Black women who identify as LGBTQ+ are countless, and their sacrifices and relentless efforts that have impacted generations cannot be ignored. Though oftentimes their identity is swept under the rug or pushe...

Students Among 17 Injured In Vieux Fort Accidents

Several students were among seventeen people who sustained injuries as a result of two separate vehicle accidents in Vieux Fort on Thursday. The Vieux Fort fire station received emergency calls within minutes of each other regarding the incidents. At...

Mayor Hogsett, Indy Parks begin World Sports Park Project

Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks break ground on Indianapolis World Sports Park. (Photo provided/Office of the Mayor) Indy Parks and Mayor Joe Hogsett have officially begun a $2.15 million project at Indianapolis World Sports Park on the southeast...

A.G. Maas receives Vendor of the Month honors

March Vendor of the Month. (Photo provided/Office of the Mayor) A.G. Maas Supply Company, a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in Indianapolis, has been named Vendor of the Month for March. The award was presented to Maas’ Cindy Schum...

SOS: Scriptures on servers – Exploring the Oasis of Hope digitization project

A photo of the deacon board at 16th Street Baptist Church, courtesy of the private collection of J. Deneise Oliver-Dumas, that was a part of the collection of nearly 4,000 pieces of media that was digitized in February of 2024. The original date of...

Celebrate National Reading Month by setting new goals

March is National Reading Month, and what better way to celebrate than to start a new book or set a new reading goal? Reading is fundamental to a person’s development of literacy and comprehension skills, and introducing children to books and rea...

Lampley, Lawrence Central girls basketball make history after 55-28 championship win over Lake Central

On February 24 2024, Lawrence Central High School girls basketball head coach Jannon Lampley became the first Black female coach to win an IHSAA girls basketball state championship in the 121-year history of the Association. (Photo/David Dixon) In...

Uterine cancer rates on the rise, with Black women affected the most

Terrisa Davis lost her mother to cervical cancer. Davis said she and a lot of women in her life grew up not talking about what’s up down there until something was not right. RELATED: GlaxoSmithKline renews commitment to Cervical Cancer-Free In...

Art for advocacy ‘Perceptions’ exhibit highlights the stories of people previously incarcerated

GANGGANG and the Marion County Re-Entry Coalition (MCRC) have collaborated to unveil the groundbreaking art exhibition “Perceptions,” which debuted for a two-day showing in the 10 East Arts Hub, Thursday, Feb. 29. The exhibition offers an intimat...

What you need to know about Indiana’s controversial birth control bill

House Bill 1426 was stripped of IUDs. Here’s what could happen next. By MARY CLAIRE MOLLOY – MIRROR INDY An Indiana birth control bill is the latest& flash point& in an ongoing battle over reproductive rights. This time, the fight is o...

Indiana set to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A federal appeals court allowed Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming care to go into effect, removing a temporary injunction U.S. District Court Judge James Patrick Hanlon issued last year, Tuesday, Feb. 27. Senate Bill 480, signed last year by Gov....

Vision loss in Indiana and the big picture of DEIA

Lise Pace March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana, a time to reflect on the importance of creating accessible and inclusive spaces for people with vision loss across the state. A recent study by Ohio State University found that 38% of ol...

Thank you, Indianapolis!

Aleesia Johnson The recent 2024 NBA All-Star game demonstrated to many Indianapolis residents and a national and global audience the positive attributes of Indianapolis Public Schools. I was honored to serve as a member of the Board of Directors,...