Category : Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs

Will Indiana pass the Crown Act?

Legislation to prevent race-based hair discrimination — also known as the CROWN Act — was recently introduced in the state of Indiana. The bill did not pass, but what does that mean for Hoosiers of color? Sponsored by The Crown Coalition, in part...

How to prepare your kids for financial success

By CATRINA TATE Indianapolis Recorder’s Money Smart Week continues with Everwise Credit Union sharing steps for preparing your kids for financial success. Teaching your kids about money and preparing them for the future financial responsibilit...

Another $500 million in READI grants announced for communities across Indiana

INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE: Fifteen regions across Indiana are set to receive a share of $500 million in new economic development grants meant to boost the state’s quality of life, place and opportunity, Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state leaders annou...

The Cavity Factory expands to new storefront in Fountain Square

A must-eat destination in the city for those with a sweet tooth, The Cavity Factory food truck and ghost kitchen has a new brick-and-mortar bakery located in Fountain Square. Located at 1354 Shelby St., opening day saw a long line of customers wr...

Even in his passing the Simpson verdict remains polarizing

Orenthal James Simpson passed away recently from prostate cancer and it quickly took me back to one of the darkest and most volatile periods of modern American history. Before l continue let me get the following disclaimer out of the way. The though...

IRT transforms into Skid Row for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

“Whatever you do, don’t feed the plants!” The Indiana Repertory Theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors” April 17-May 19. With music and lyrics by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the cult classic Skid Row horror romance story is the first musical...

Your vote matters

Election Day is coming soon, on May 7.& Early voting for Marion County is open now – and we all need to do our civic duty and vote. In 2019, Marion County became a vote center county, meaning you can vote at any location in Marion County, re...

Building a stronger, more compassionate Indianapolis: Homelessness and the biblical path forward

Indianapolis, our great city, boasts a rich history of resilience and grit. Like many urban centers across the nation, however, we grapple with homelessness and a litany of other cultural concerns. As we search for solutions, it’s worth consid...

Outrunning race

Last week brought the news that O.J. Simpson had died from prostate cancer. Any sentient being older than 40 knows that the former football star, actor and pitch man was acquitted in a criminal trial in 1995 of murdering his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Si...

Routine mammograms can save lives

The Center for Disease Control released its latest Vital Signs Report this April. The report covered what the CDC calls “Health-Related Social Needs,” which prevent women from getting standard mammograms. “Health-related social needs are adve...

OJ’s Recent Death Highlights Prostate Cancer And Black Men

O.J. Simpson, the renowned athlete and polarizing figure, passed away at the age of 76 due to prostate cancer. His life story intertwined unparalleled sports achievements with enduring controversy, leaving an indelible mark on American history. #OJS...

Lewis leaves ECSU women to take over UNC-Asheville program

Former WNBA player and Elizabeth City State head women’s basketball coach Tynesha Lewis has announced she is leaving after three seasons to accept the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. #WNBA #ElizabethCityState #Ty...

JSU’s Jackson Taken in WNBA Draft

The 2024 SWAC Defensive Player of the Year, 6-6 Jackson State grad senior forward Angel Jackson, was selected Monday in the third and final round of the WNBA Draft. The 6-6 Richmond, Ca. native was taken 36th overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the dr...

Royce Jones, Delana Flowers star in Pittsburgh Playwrights’ ‘Dinah: A Musical Revue’

The thirst for good music, romance and a bit of history will be quenched when audiences attend the performance of Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s season-opening production of “Dinah: A Musical Revue.”“People’s souls are starving for som...

The Courier’s Primary Election Endorsements

There are sure things in life—death, taxes, and politics. We’ve come around to yet another political season in Pennsylvania, with the April 23 Primary Election only days away. And with politics comes the truth, the lies and the gray areas. The New Pi...