During her three-year tenure, Tate was instrumental in bringing Alicia Keys’ “Giants” art collection to the museum.
Author Archives: Mesgana Waiss
Alma mater: Ball State University
As Mirror Indy’s arts and culture reporter, I write stories and create reels highlighting the innovative and creative projects, performances and events that residents, artists, and organizations are bringing to life across Indianapolis.
I want to champion and affirm the essence of humanity. For two summers, I was an Indianapolis Press Club Foundation fellow, interning at Indiana Landmarks and the Indianapolis Recorder, where I focused on community stories that highlight and celebrate local voices and Black heritage.
Beyond bylines and storytelling, I love to watch playoff basketball, consume fashion content and nurture my knowledge of music history.
I joined Mirror Indy to help restore trust and integrity in journalism and address the local news desert crisis.
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Break the cardinal rule at this art exhibit
Omar Rashan invites attendees to touch and feel his artwork that caters to the visually impaired community.
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These Hoosiers are stuck in the past — on purpose
Meet six historical reenactors who bring Indiana history to life.
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Rivoli Theatre on the east side is making a comeback
See the unveiling of a new marquee and tour the historic cinema on Oct. 24.
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Documentary to screen about Sing Sing prison in Indy
“Beyond” follows a group of incarcerated men. You can catch the documentary Sept. 27 at Phoenix Theatre Culture Centre.
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50 things to do in October in Indianapolis
Bring in fall with cult classic spooky movies, a memory workshop, dance parties and Halloween festivities.
Posted inGovernment
Prison abolitionist Angela Davis to speak in Indianapolis on Oct. 2
The celebrated scholar and activist will be joined by other criminal justice experts for a discussion about life after incarceration.
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Time is testing the Circle City Classic
The longtime HBCU celebration is back, but with a local high school football focus.
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Kids Dance Outreach to build its first permanent home
The building, which will include a 180-seat performance space, will open in 2028 near The Children’s Museum.
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These social clubs are for Black and queer women
Journal and connect with Indy Black Lesbian Journal Club and Les Go Outside.
