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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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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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Connor Painting, a minority and women-owned business, was honored as March 2025's Certified Vendor by OMWBD. Janmarie Connor, CEO, praised the city's support, highlighting their dedication to small businesses. With over 50,000 projects completed, the...
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Indianapolis native Mike Epps shared his disappointment over not being included in Pacers Sports & Entertainment's collaboration with Kevin Hart's Hartbeat. He emphasized unity among Black entertainers and praised Hart's support for emerging come...
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InterContinental Indianapolis debuts downtown, marking the city's first luxury hotel in two decades. The historic Illinois Building, restored by Keystone Group, features 170 rooms, two dining concepts by Chef Craig Baker, and a rooftop bar. This proj...
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In Indiana, the Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocates (HBCA) aim to revolutionize breast cancer care with bipartisan legislation. Pink Out Day will unite advocates to back various legislative efforts. Central to their mission is House Bill No. 1299, promot...
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The worldwide economy is confronting a significant upheaval reminiscent of the 2008 financial collapse, cautions the CEO of deVere Group. Trump's imposition of tariffs has ignited concerns about a potential trade war, eroding investor confidence. His...
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy crumbled under Trump’s negotiation tactics, realizing his diplomatic misstep. Expecting endless military aid, Zelenskyy faced a reality check as Trump halted support, pushing him toward peace talks. This bold move exempl...
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Council approved $6 million for Ramsay McCormack Building's renovation. Despite pandemic delays, city leaders remain dedicated. The budget includes cash and loans, with developers contributing...
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BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times JAMESHA ‘JOI MINER’ HENDERSON AND TAMESHA CURRY Live: Downtown Birmingham and Roebuck Married: Feb. 29, 2024 Met: October 2018, on Facebook, thanks to a mutual ex. Their first date was a...
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March 4, 2025 — In a poorly articulated and even more poorly received address, Trump leaned heavily on his contentious cultural narrative, evidently as a diversion from his erratic economic strategies and faltering stock market. His palpable insecuri...
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Hollis R. Towns, vice president of content and editor in chief at Alabama Media Group, announced his resignation effective March 28 after 11 months. Citing a mismatch, he plans to explore consulting opportunities in Birmingham. Towns, a Fort Valley n...
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Dr. Charles Kimbrough, a renowned Nashville civil rights leader and former NAACP president, passed away at 98. A Korean War veteran and pioneering veterinarian, his legacy of justice and advocacy is celebrated. Revered for his dedication, Kimbrough's...