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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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Saint Lucia Cruise Port promises e-commerce support and advertising for Castries Vendors Arcade's redevelopment. At a stakeholder meeting, officials discussed plans ensuring minimal disruption. Mayor Geraldine Lendor-Gabriel and General Manager Lance...
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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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This week's updates highlight significant grants to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). South Carolina Coalition for Higher Education in Prison received $1.3 million, Stillman College $250,000, Bethune-Cookman University $100,000, N...
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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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Between 1900 and 1940, Black entrepreneurship flourished despite segregation. Carl H. Russell, Sr., a trailblazer in Winston-Salem, founded Russell Funeral Home and The People’s Spokesman newspaper. His dedication to civil rights and community improv...
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Saint Lucia's farmers and officials recently engaged in a seedless watermelon cultivation workshop, boosting local agriculture. This initiative, under the Seven Crops Project, focuses on hydro-priming, pruning, pollination, and harvesting. Led by Edw...
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Dr. Kenneth B. Chance, Sr., the inaugural Black dean of Case Western Reserve's School of Dental Medicine, is set to resign on December 31. Appointed in 2014, he enhanced the school's technology, fundraising, and outreach. Previously, he led Meharry M...
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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 comedian...
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Tapion Hospital unveils a Walk-In Clinic, enabling patients to access medical care without appointments. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., it offers services like check-ups, hypertension management, and specialist access. Additionally, Tapion revampe...
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RALEIGH – The North Carolina Justice Center welcomes Dana Mangum as interim executive director. With three decades of nonprofit expertise, Dana brings strategic insight and leadership. Her commitment to equity and advocacy will guide the center throu...
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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...
