Jade Jackson – Indianapolis Recorder

For the first time last year, autism was being diagnosed more frequently in Black and Hispanic children than in white within the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A recent investigation analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uncovered a troubling pattern of road rage in Indiana.

GANGGANG and the Marion County Re-Entry Coalition collaborated to unveil the art exhibition “Perceptions.”

Prior to 1900, there were very few Black lawyers practicing in and around Indianapolis. The first Black attorney admitted to the bar in Indianapolis was James T.V. Hill, who practiced law from 1882 to 1928 and was active in civic affairs.

IU’s Public Policy Institute found that lack of access to services, substance use disorders and discrimination in health care contributed to disparity in maternal mortality rates.

A man has been arrested in the homicide of Indianapolis firefighter Justin “JB” Boyd II and Jasmine Ivy-Dede who were both found inside a crashed truck dead with gunshot wounds in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day.

Mothers Against Violence Healing Ministry orchestrated their annual Christmas toy giveaway Dec. 12, offering comfort to those grappling with the repercussions of violence.

The award is given to legislators across the country for demonstrating extraordinary leadership, along with a commitment to the advancement of NBCSL’s legislative agenda.

Nonprofits Hands of Hope and The Contingent, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Child Services, announced their new initiative Every Child Indiana Nov. 28.

There are various local organizations that seek to brighten the season for struggling families by providing much-needed services and gifts.