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Author Archives: Indianapolis Recorder
The Indianapolis Recorder is a weekly newspaper that has been serving Indianapolis' Black communities since 1895. They focus on issues that affect Black residents, and aim to be an advocate for minorities and underserved community members. Thanks to a partnership with Mirror Indy and other local news sources, you'll find some of their articles published here and some of our articles published on their website at indianapolisrecorder.com.
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‘The Griot’ debuts at District Theatre, shines light on Black Hoosier history
The new play involving time travel, West African influences and the Indianapolis Recorder is set to debut at the District Theatre this month.
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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir celebrates landmark 90th anniversary
The choir’s 90th anniversary season whose theme is “Then, Now, and Always,” is moving beyond a single stage or musical tradition.
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‘The only place we could play’: Douglass Park Golf Course celebrates 100 years of legacy and community
Named in honor of abolitionist and statesman Frederick Douglass, the park was established by the city in 1921 as a segregated recreational facility for Indianapolis’s Black residents.
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Indy Jazz Fest returns with a star-studded lineup of local and national talent
The Sept. 22-26 festival’s lineup includes Sheila E., MonoNeon, Karl Denson and Brandon Meeks as headliners.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Indianapolis, The City League team up for summer mentorship
The collaboration directly integrates teens into The City League’s highly anticipated summer programming, merging competitive basketball with community culture, localized creativity and hands-on youth mentorship.
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Generations Community Bank opens in Indianapolis, marking a historic milestone for Indiana
It’s the state’s first-ever Minority Depository Institution and the first new startup bank in Indiana since 2008.
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Q&A: Camille Capers takes the stage as Miss Scarlet in ‘Clue’
The parody whodunnit, based on the 1985 cult film, is making a stop at Old National Centre as part of the Broadway National Tour.
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‘The Wiz’ North American tour stops in Indy during 50-year anniversary
The North American Tour of “The Wiz” is celebrating 50 years with a stop in Indianapolis this month.
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Indy parks highlight summer job openings with sign-on bonuses
Mayor Joe Hogsett joined Indy Parks leaders this week to highlight hundreds of summer job opportunities available across Indianapolis parks.
