Category : News

Recorder Rewind: New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers, Game 6

Check out some amazing photos from Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! A sea of gold before tip-off of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on May 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis...

Tia Minnis Named Provost at Virginia State University

Tia Minnis has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at historically Black Virginia State University. She has served as interim provost for the past year. Dr. Minnis joined the administration at Virginia State University in 2...

Recorder Rewind: Club 520 Live at the AMP

Check out some of these photos from the live taping of Club 520 at the AMP at 16 Tech! The crowd during the Club 520 podcast live taping at the AMP at 16 Tech on the westside of Indianapolis, IN. (Photo/David Dixon) Host Bishop during a live t...

BREAKING NEWS: April Verrett elected 1st Black president of SEIU

(Courtesy Image) April Verrett has been elected as the first Black president of the Service Employees International Union. The announcement was made today, May 20, at the SEIU convention in Philadelphia. Verrett currently serves as international secr...

Pacers storm Knicks 130-109 in the Garden, advance to Eastern Conference Finals

For the first time in a decade, the Indiana Pacers are going to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers made history on May 19, defeating the New York Knicks 130-109 in a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. The victory thrusts the Pacers...

Business Leaders Engaging in Same-Race Diversity Initiatives Are Perceived as Displaying Favoritism

A new study published in the Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes journal has found racial disparities in employees’ perceptions of their employer’s “allyship” behavior; when a leader engages in same-race allys...

Recorder Rewind: Meet the Indianapolis Wolves

Independent Professional Women’s Basketball (IPWB) Indianapolis Wolves owner Eron Gordon. The IPWB tips off in June, with games to be played at Westlane. (Photo/David Dixon) Meet Indianapolis Wolves’ Makayla Covington, a 5’4 gua...

Laurence Alexander Named Chancellor of the University of Michigan Flint

Laurence Alexander has been named chancellor of the University of Michigan at Flint. He will assume his new position on July 1. The Flint campus of the University of Michigan enrolls about 4,600 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students. Black studen...

How the 50-30-20 Rule Can Help You on Your Journey to Financial Success

Having a plan for your money is crucial to building a solid financial foundation. If you’re just getting started on your financial journey, the 50-30-20 rule can help you spend and save your money wisely. By distributing your dollars into three m...

Portsmouth Hosts Annual Umoja Festival May 24-26

Experience the vibrant celebration of diversity and African-American culture at Portsmouth's annual Umoja Festival, featuring live music, community tours, local artists, and delicious food from May 24-26 at Festival Park. #UmojaFestival #PortsmouthEv...

Local Youth Achieves Eagle Scout Rank: Celebrating Robert A. Smith, Jr.’s Dedication to Scouting

Indianapolis, IN — In a heartwarming testament to perseverance and commitment, Robert A. Smith, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, has ascended to the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout, marking a milestone in his journey that commenced at the tender ag...

CUPA-HR Report Provides Update on African American Faculty Representation and Pay Equity

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) has recently released a new report that outlines the current state of African American representation and pay equity among faculty across the United States. The report...

Christon Arthur Named First Black President of La Sierra University in California

Christon Arthur has been named the sixth president of La Sierra University in Riverside, California. Upon assuming his new role on July 1, he will become the university’s first Black president. La Sierra University enrolls nearly 1,300 undergra...

Cindy Sanyu Celebrates Post-Baby Body Transformation

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan singer Cindy Sanyu has expressed her delight in regaining her pre-pregnancy physique after nearly two years of consecutive childbirths. Cindy Sanyu In a heartfelt Instagram post, the celebrated artist sh...

A TOUCHDOWN FOR HOMESTEAD: Best of the Batch Foundation unveils new ‘Clubhouse’

Former Steeler Charlie Batch, pictured with his wife, LaTasha Wilson-Batch, unveiled the enormous addition to the “Best of the Batch” Foundation space in Homestead. It’s called, “The Clubhouse.” See more photos on Pages A6-7. (Photo by J.L. Martello)...