Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Recorder
March 8, 2024
Art for advocacy ‘Perceptions’ exhibit highlights stories of people previously incarcerated
GANGGANG and the Marion County Re-Entry Coalition collaborated to unveil the art exhibition “Perceptions.”
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Sacred Places Indiana awards $2 million in grants to help historic churches in Indiana
Sacred Places Indiana (SPI) awarded over $2 million in grants to help seven historic churches and congregations in Indiana to address repair needs with their buildings.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
From exclusion to empowerment: Indiana Black lawyers & judges
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.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2024
Circle City Prep to host Black History Month bake sale
In collaboration with The Patachou Foundation, CCP’s bake sale is an opportunity for students to use their cooking skills to learn about entrepreneurship and strengthen their community from within.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Tackling Black maternal health disparities in Indianapolis
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.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana are celebrating with a social event.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2024
Remembering Coach Nell: A legacy of love, mentorship and football
One year ago Indianapolis lost a beloved figure, Richard “Coach Nell” Hamilton Sr. More than just a football coach, Coach Nell was a mentor, father figure and pillar of the Butler Tarkington and Crown Hill community.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2024
IRT to honor life and legacy of Civil Rights activist in upcoming play
Written by African American playwright Cheryl L. West, “Fannie” tells the powerful story of Fannie Lou Hamer and her struggles and victories in the fight for Black voting rights.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2024
Leaders and legacies: The rich history of those buried at Greenlawn Cemetery
In a nearly forgotten area along the banks of the White River in downtown Indianapolis lay buried gems of the past. These gems are the human remains of notable leaders who lived extraordinary lives, including the first Black landowner in Indiana.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
Indianapolis Public Library announces Nichelle M. Hayes’ departure
Hayes was the director of CBLC since 2017. She was appointed as the interim CEO of the library in 2022.
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