Finding affordable housing is increasingly difficult in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. Here’s why.
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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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Radford receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Anthony ‘Tony’ Radford will receive the Christel DeHaan Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indy Arts Council on Aug. 22.
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‘We belong:’ Black Pride is back in Indy
The Aug. 3 LGBTQ+ event at Monument Circle is hosted by Indiana Pride of Color.
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How 5 fellowship recipients will explore racial injustice in Indiana
Each will receive a $5,000 grant from Indiana Humanities to fund their research.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Martindale Brightwood town hall to discuss plan to improve quality of life
The plan developed by the community highlights 10 areas for improvement. The meeting is July 27.
Posted inBusiness
Indianapolis Starbucks employees elect to form union
Since 2021, Starbucks Workers United has organized union elections at hundreds of stores in over 40 states.
Posted inArts & Culture
Tamika Catchings, your Grand Marshal of the 2024 Indy 500 Parade
It is finally May, which means excitement for the Indianapolis 500 is at its peak.
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Indianapolis Black Theatre Company to debut with ‘Platanos y Collard Greens’
The IBTC will see its Indianapolis debut and soft launch in May 2024 with the play “Platanos y Collard Greens.”
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Black-owned restaurants to try during NBA All-Star Weekend
The Indianapolis Recorder put together a short list of Black-owned restaurants and food vendors our staff recommends.
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Hoosier Historia to shed light on Hoosier Hysteria during NBA All-Star Weekend
Indy Arts Council had an open call to artists and then asked the community to vote until they narrowed the selections to just 24.