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Author Archives: Mesgana Waiss
Alma mater: Ball State University
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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Local gifts for everyone on your list
From trendy and fun to artsy and sentimental, Mirror Indy’s 2025 gift guide is packed with gift ideas from local businesses.
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Girls can join YMCA winter basketball leagues for free
The Court is Hers initiative waives registration fees for winter basketball league at the YMCA.
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Indy library to temporarily halt free Wi-Fi program due to federal cuts
Patrons have until Nov. 20 to check out a device.
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Black Arts Movement leader will give free lecture at Martin University
The Nov. 19 event celebrates poet and author Haki Madhubuti’s Third World Press.
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Submit your music to be nominated at Indy’s version of The Grammys
The second annual Naptones awards ceremony, celebrating Indiana-based artists, will happen in March.
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Feel beautiful at this fall concert
Indianapolis Women’s Chorus will challenge beauty norms with songs Nov. 22-23 at the Warren Performing Arts Center.
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How artists really feel about Indy’s art scene
At a Mirror Indy town hall, we learned artists want more resources, artist-only meetups and on-time pay.
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A look back at 25 years of Indy LGBT Film Festival
Watch animated films, documentaries and movies with queer protagonists Nov. 7-13.
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48 things to do in November in Indianapolis
In this list, you’ll find plenty of plays to see, an LGBTQ+ film festival and places to do some early Christmas shopping.