Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Democrats have both joy and policy initiatives

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – The Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 19-22, was, among other things, an occasion of joy.& I’ve attended every Democratic convention since 1976, and have never experienced such energy, enthusiasm and, yes, exuberan...

Heart of my heart

When Marcia Bennett shared her experiences from the 26 years she spent at the Indiana Black Expo, her joyous recollection of fostering culture and cultural pride was not just a personal memory but a shared journey that unites us all. Bennett, affect...

Congressman Carson and Mayor Hogsett unveil $15 Million initiative for EV charging stations

Congressman André Carson, D-Indianapolis, and Mayor of Indianapolis Joe Hogsett unveiled a $15 million grant aimed at expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout Indianapolis on Aug 29. This endeavor will focus on addressin...

Review: IndyFringe Fest had something for everyone

IndyFringe Fest wrapped up last week. Although I didn’t get to see as many of the shows featured in this year’s festival as I would have liked, I still wanted to talk a little bit about the ones I did. “An Experiment” This show was put on...

A testimony of time

I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread … For the Lord loves justice, and does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, but the descendants of the wicked shall be cu...

Judge Mathis’ wife files for divorce after 39 years of marriage

Photo: Getty Images Judge Greg Mathis and his wife Linda Reese Mathis are reportedly going their separate ways after decades of marriage. According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Linda Reese Mathis filed for divorce from the TV judge on Thu...

Photos: Rally Innovation Conference 2024

Focused on innovating across sectors, the Rally Innovation Conference was held on Aug. 27 and 28 at the Convention Center in Indianapolis. The conference brings together creators and innovators in tech, health care, sports, business, public policy a...

NHRA legend Antron Brown and the importance of representation in racing

Antron Brown, a native of Pittsboro, a town just outside of Indianapolis, is gearing up to compete in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals near his hometown during the weekend of Aug 30. As one of the few drivers of color in the spor...

Dates to remember for the upcoming election season

Election season is here, which means it is almost time to cast your vote in the 2024 general election. The Indianapolis Recorder wants to make sure its readers will not miss a chance to exercise their right to vote. Here is a list of important da...

On Leadership

What is leadership? It should be self-evident that it is more than the title on a door or the seat at the head of a table. Leadership is a testament to one’s ability to navigate through the murky or even dangerous waters, and for the common good...

Building bridges in a fractured nation: The future of America’s political discourse

(Elkordy Global Strategies) – I grew up in a small town in Michigan, where my viewpoints were shaped by the people and context of the times – rooted in religion, community service and a suspicion of government intervention. On Friday nights in high s...