George Edward Alcorn Jr. was born on March 22, 1940, in Indianapolis. Growing up in a family that valued education, Alcorn developed an early love for...
You give, and you give, and you give. No problem. If you can be of service to your community, then that's what you'll do. You'll volunteer...
It didn't arrive in a package. It wasn't wrapped in fancy paper. It didn't arrive with cake or candles. And yet, the gift you got, that...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As we celebrate the Foundation’s second anniversary this month, the latest round of support represents continued commitment to creating employment opportunities, furthering career...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Brainly, the world's largest online learning platform, recently surveyed more than 1,700 U.S. students to understand better what they know – and don't...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Being a mentor to others has never been anything I had ever considered in my life, yet life always has always confronted me with...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — The Indiana Association of Black Psychologists and Black Nurses Association of Anderson, Indiana, will have a free workshop for youth and adults ages 13...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Every October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates ENERGY STAR Day to raise awareness about the benefits of saving energy today, tomorrow,...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Demanding politicians actually put forth policies to improve the lives of African Americans in Indianapolis, or anywhere for that matter, doesn’t absolve African...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — October is National Family History month. The observance of Family History Month has grown greatly in popularity since it was first observed in 2001....
INDANIAPOLIS RECORDER — As men and women clad in suits and dresses flooded into the Center for Black Literature and Culture (CBLC) at Central Library on Oct....
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Mayor Joe Hogsett and state Sen. Jim Merritt talked about issues that affect the African American community in a mayoral debate Oct. 21 at...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Aleesia Johnson delivered the first “State of the District” speech Oct. 9 at Shortridge High School, where she highlighted increased...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — As flu season begins, the Marion County Public Health Department is offering low-cost flu vaccine at special walk-in clinics in October. These clinics...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Phillip Allison never saw the semitruck slam into the passenger side of his car. The impact crushed his Jeep, pinning him inside. He was...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will no longer prosecute possession of marijuana cases involving one ounce or less of marijuana when the charge is...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Truck drivers from around the country stopped in Indianapolis and parked their trucks outside of the state capitol building Oct. 4 to bring attention...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — This week, Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi initiated a long-anticipated formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Six House committees...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — The Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission voted in early September to declare the vacant Drake Apartments building on the near north side as historically significant,...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — IndyGo announced Sept. 26 that it became clear new ticketing machines for the Red Line wouldn’t be ready in time. The organization also cited...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — September is National Fruits and Veggies Month. The theme this year is "Have A Plant – Food Rooted In A Better Mood." The campaign...
INDIANAPOLIS RECOREDER — As the quest for wellness continues to influence how we conduct decisions surrounding our health, it’s no surprise that Indianapolis' wellness scene is...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease. The disease occurs in one out of...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer Robert Lawson faces charges including battery and obstruction of justice following a criminal investigation of an incident where...
INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — Josh Owens, 34, announced Sept. 16 his candidacy for governor. Owens, CEO of SupplyKick, will run as a Democrat. SupplyKick is considered as...