Articles tagged as: Indianapolis Recorder
May 12, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana to meet mentor goal by the Indy 500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (BBBSCI) partnered with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in March to recruit 500 Bigs by the Indy 500.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2022
Library drama continues in 1st board meeting since CEO fallout
Community members and activists gave the Indianapolis Public Library board an earful at the board's monthly public meeting Dec. 19.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2022
From funeral homes to churches, violence plagues spiritual grounds, too
According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, criminal homicides are down about 14% as of Dec. 6 compared to the same time last year, yet people are still witnessing violence in the city and on spiritual grounds.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
Black historical sites statewide being preserved
Local non-profit, Indiana Landmarks has embarked on a mission to preserve forgotten Black historical sites statewide.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2022
Conditions at northeast side apartment complex create health hazards, but residents struggle for relief
The health department has 350 cases on file for Village at the Mills Crossing dating back to 2018, along with hundreds more before that, for mold, pests, appliances that don’t work and other complaints and violations. The Indianapolis Recorder obtained cases from the health department through a public records request.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2022
'We deserve a choice’: Black women voice concerns during abortion protest
We deserve a choice’: Black women voice concerns during abortion protest, as the special legislative session opens in Indianapolis.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2022
A rare gene mutation in Black patients is associated with early-onset heart failure
New research finds a strong association between a rare genetic mutation and early-onset heart failure and hospitalization among Black Americans. Patients of African descent carrying this genetic mutation developed heart failure four years earlier than those not carrying it.
Read MoreApril 14, 2020
COVID-19 Amplifies Health Inequities For Black Residents
The COVID-19 pandemic impacts the health of black residents in Indiana disproportionately.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2020
Event Highlights Challenges Facing African Americans In Light Of COVID-19
Indianapolis leaders gathered for a virtual town hall today to talk about the impact of the coronavirus on the African American community.
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