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Gov. Mike Braun's executive order enhances paid parental leave for Indiana state employees. Women receive six weeks post-birth recovery leave, with additional time for C-sections. All full-time employees get 150 hours of leave post-birth or adoption....
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Laborie/Augier launched its inaugural music festival at Papel Craft Centre, spotlighting local talent and promoting tourism. The event featured folk bands, crafts, and culinary delights. A collaboration with Taiwan, the festival aims to boost small b...
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(Photos provided/Bhatta Boom Photo Booth) Bhatta Boom Photo Booth, serving Indianapolis, Kentucky, and Illinois, is a modern, woman-owned enterprise offering innovative photo booth experiences since 2020. With options like Digital Dropoff and AI Ske...
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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun enacted two executive orders defining sex and ensuring "fairness" in women's sports. These measures, criticized by LGBTQ+ advocates, mandate adherence to 2020 Title IX interpretations, excluding transgender athletes. Opponents...
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Weekly, The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shares diverse online articles about African American issues in academia. These articles, reflecting varied perspectives, don't represent JBHE's editorial stance. Readers can suggest features via emai...
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The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education showcases diverse new books, reflecting varied perspectives. Opinions in these books don't represent JBHE's editorial stance. Click titles for details or purchase on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, JBHE earns...
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The Winston-Salem Symphony announced President Merritt Vale’s retirement, effective January 1, 2026, with Amanda Norman as successor. Vale, after 27 years, emphasized readiness for leadership change. Norman, a dedicated leader since 2017, will ensure...
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Target Corporation faces a $12.4 billion market loss as backlash grows over its DEI rollback. Black consumers and advocacy groups, including NNPA and NAACP, are leading economic protests, with calls for a 40-day spending fast to demand corporate acco...
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Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks initiated a $2.6 million project at Chapel Hill Park, introducing a splash pad, playground, and courts. Funded by the Lilly Endowment Grant, this project is part of a $140 million investment, aiming to enhance communi...
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Scholarship applications for 2025-26 are open until May 1 for the Friends Education Fund, supporting African American undergraduates in technical programs. Established by Indianapolis First Friends Meeting, this fund aids Black students with over $1...
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Indy Latina Artists present "ATREVIDA" this March, highlighting women's boldness at SPACE Gallery. Open March 9, 6-9 p.m., the exhibition showcases Latina artists' interpretations of "atrevida" through art, poetry, and music. Founded in 2021, ILA fos...
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Published March 30, 2023, Keirsten Hodgens reflects on her Broadway journey in “SIX the Musical.” Portraying Catherine Parr, Anna of Cleaves, and Jane Seymour, Hodgens made history as the first woman of color in these roles. She now shifts focus to T...
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Saint Lucia Cruise Port promises e-commerce support and advertising for Castries Vendors Arcade's redevelopment. At a stakeholder meeting, officials discussed plans ensuring minimal disruption. Mayor Geraldine Lendor-Gabriel and General Manager Lance...
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Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music welcomes Calvin Dunning II and Mozianio Reliford III to its board. Dunning joins the R&B Foundation Committee, while Reliford contributes to Black Music Month and Leadership Search Committees....
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This week's updates highlight significant grants to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). South Carolina Coalition for Higher Education in Prison received $1.3 million, Stillman College $250,000, Bethune-Cookman University $100,000, N...
