Category : News

Mike Epps to host free concert in Douglass Park

Mike Epps, Indianapolis-based comedian and “hometown hero,” announced a free concert this weekend. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Douglass Park, 1616 E. 25th St., and is focused on highlighting the positive impact of arts on...

Pioneering Saint Lucia Businessman Arnott Valmont Dies At 104

Long-serving Saint Lucia businessman and philanthropist Arnott Valmont has died less than two months after celebrating his 104th birthday. A family member who confirmed his passing disclosed that the centenarian had been ailing and passed away at his...

MELI showroom open for “First Friday” Sip & Shop

Hosted at the MELI showroom in Fountain Square the “First Friday Sip & Shop” takes place from 7-11 p.m. for an “intimate curation of fashion, art and music,” according to the website.& Every first Friday, MELI hosts a “First Friday Sip a...

A letter to my grandfather

In our current climate, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is being weaponized and misused. From corporations using the framework to describe historically marginalized identities by stating they are a “DEI Hire” to laws and policies ripping progr...

CICOA provides Indy seniors with Ring doorbell cameras

CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, or simply ‘CICOA,’ announced that it will receive 500 Ring devices to disburse to seniors living in Indiana. The organization will also provide Ring devices to those with disabilities and their caretake...

Saint Lucians Among The Runs As The Falcons Bow To The Kings

Saint Lucian excellence was on full display as the Kings showcased their dominance in the second match of this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The Boys in Blue defeated a struggling Antigua & Barbuda Falcons team on Tuesday at the Sir Viv...

Monday Night Politics – September 9, 2024 6PM – 9PM

September 9, 2024 6PM – 9PM African American Museum at Fair Park 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210 For more information, call 214-941-3100 The post Monday Night Politics – September 9, 2024 6PM – 9PM appeared first on Dallas Examiner.

Teenage Son Of Saint Lucian Parents Shot Dead In Toronto

A teenager born in Canada to Saint Lucian parents died in a hail of bullets near a mall in Toronto one day before the start of the new school year. Mario Giddings was fifteen and lived near the mall. Bullet-riddled stores and cars and shattered glass...

Fairbanks Foundation grants $7.5M to boost college enrollment

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation has announced five Marion County school corporations to receive $7.5 million to implement plans to increase college enrollment.& Passing the IREAD-3 assessment is a key indicator of a student’s readi...

VCU Acquires Film Collection Documenting the Civil Rights Movement in Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University has recently acquired a collection of film and audio reels documenting moments from the civil rights movement in Richmond, Virginia. The materials will be preserved by VCU Libraries and made available to the public. T...

Mary Francis Skeptical About Verne Garde’s Appointment

Human Rights advocate Mary Francis has expressed skepticism regarding the appointment of Verne Garde as Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP), referring to it as ‘window dressing’. “The Prime Minister does lots of things for window dr...

As Philly debate approaches, momentum for Kamala Harris continues in polls

& Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns with President Joe Biden at the IBEW Local Union #5 union hall in Pittsburgh on Labor Day, on Monday. AP Photo/Susan Walsh & by Marco Cerino, Philadelphia Tri...

Is ‘Africa’ a racial slur and should the continent be renamed?

European explorers named the continent, not Africans.& Ipsumpix/Corbis Historical/Getty Images by Jonathan O. Chimakonam, University of Pretoria Should African people be called black – or is the categorising of people by skin colour a racist pra...

Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office will usually get you a discount

Disagree with that medical bill? It might be worth calling your hospital billing office. damircudic/E+ via Getty Images Erin Duffy, University of Southern California What do you do when you disagree with or can’t afford a medical bill? Many American...

Marcus Garvey-inspired graphic novel ‘My Name Is Marcus’ provides important history lesson

Atlanta Daily World In a bold move to ignite young minds, Blue Banyan Books unveils “My Name Is Marcus” by award-winning author Geoffrey Philp. This vibrant graphic novel transforms civil rights icon Marcus Garvey from a distant historical figure i...