Category : News

Tyrone Smith “Super T” in Revue

Tyrone Smith, an accomplished musician and retired educator, lives his life with humility, care for others, and kindness. He loves his family, brings joy to others through his music, and is known for his energetic presence and affectionate smile. Sm...

WeGo partners with Railway Museum for: See Tracks? Think Train

NASHVILLE –Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed September 23-29 See Tracks? Think Train Week in Tennessee. WeGo Public Transit is reminding people to be careful around trains. As part of the Operation Lifesaver awareness program, the Tennessee Central R...

Police Lay Murder Charge Over Fatal Stabbing Of Pascal Justin

On Wednesday September 11, 2024, about 7:00 p.m., the Dennery Police Station received a report of a stabbing at La Pointe located in Dennery, which claimed the life of fifty-three-year-old (53) Pascal Justin. Investigations into this homicide resulte...

Police Lay Murder Charge Over Fatal Babonneau Shooting

Saint Lucia police have laid a murder charge over the fatal shooting of Darius Anthony Camille-Augustin alias ‘Lucky’. The twenty-three-year-old succumbed after sustaining a gunshot injury to the chest on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Bala...

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month in Indianapolis

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with the Indiana Historical Society, La Plaza and more. Latino Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 14-Oct. 12, is a monthlong celebration recognizing and uplifting the contributions, influence and culture of...

A Tale of Two Visits

The following article, A Tale of Two Visits, was first published on The Black Sphere. If you want to see the contrast in how people view Donald Trump versus Biden or Harris, I have visual proof. Before I show you this shocking video, I’d like t...

Prosecutors to unseal indictment today following arrest of music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in New York City late Monday, and federal prosecutors confirmed that an indictment obtained against the music mogul will be released today. For the moment, the charges against the hip-hop honcho remain undisclosed, b...

Statue honoring civil rights hero John Lewis replaces Confederate monument

Photo: Getty Images A statue honoring the late civil rights hero and US Congressman John Lewis has replaced a Confederate monument in Georgia. On Saturday (August 24), the John Lewis Memorial was unveiled in Decatur Square in front of the Historic...

Saint Lucian Activist Backs Lawsuit Against Canada Government

Saint Lucia-born activist Gabriel Allahdua is party to a class-action lawsuit against the Government of Canada, challenging a closed work permit policy. The lawsuit challenges part of Canada’s temporary foreign worker programme as unconstitutio...

Equity Bank unveils new digital savings products

By Our Reporter Equity Bank has unveiled a range of new digital savings products designed to help customers save seamlessly, grow their money and reach their financial goals with greater ease. Accessible through the bank’s Mobile App and online plat...

Cultivating talent: Strategies for retention and growth in Indianapolis’ education, nonprofit sectors

Geoffrey Fenelus This past week, I had the privilege of engaging with remarkable individuals at various events across Indianapolis. My journey began at the InnoPower Minority Business Week Kickoff, where I was surrounded by talented people making...

Cuban pop-up art exhibit brings colorful creations to Indy

A two-day pop-up art exhibit at the Factory Arts District will bring 60 Cuban paintings to the Circle City. “Havana: Generations of Dreams” is a show containing pieces from three artists and is presented by Cuban Art Indy. The event will open 6-9...

Video: How Zuena Kirema Balances Motherhood and Studies at Makerere University

Zuena Kirema, the wife of renowned Ugandan musician Bebe Cool, is successfully balancing her studies at Makerere University with her family responsibilities. Zuena Kirema In a video that surfaced recently, Zuena was seen leaving campus aft...

Hogsett announces second class of International Leaders Academy

Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the second class of the International Leaders Academy, a program dedicated to empowering and connecting with immigrant Hoosiers. “Each and every resident of Indianapolis has the opportunity to shape its future. That includ...

In Memoriam: Sybil Haydel Morial, 1932-2024

Sybil Haydel Morial, long-time administrator at Xavier University of Louisiana, passed away on September 4. She was 91 years old. A native of New Orleans, Haydel Morial began her undergraduate education at Xavier University of Louisiana, but ultimate...