The second phase of the Central Authors Project includes Nikki Giovanni, Gandhi and bell hooks.
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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Indy Juneteenth parade on hold for 2025
The festival will still happen, and the organization has events planned across central Indiana.
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Browse over 1,000 antique books, maps, letters at the Rare Book Fair
The April 25-26 event will feature music, food and Teddy Roosevelt’s great-great grandson, and is free for kids.
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Free live music every second Sunday at Tube Factory
The free music series will feature food trucks, games, an outdoor pop-up market and open art galleries.
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Come to Mirror Indy’s community picnic June 28 at Belmont Beach
Enjoy food, games, giveaways and music.
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Celebrate Día del Niño or Children’s Day at Central Library
Familias con niños pequeños están invitadas a celebrar el Día del niño en la Biblioteca Central.
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Indiana Humanities to pause grant programs after loss of federal funding
The Indy-based organization will remain open but CEO Keira Amstutz said they ‘will have to make some hard choices.’
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Vote for new Tamika Catchings mural on Mass Ave
Indy Arts Council is inviting you to share your thoughts on a new Tamika Catchings mural.
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31 things to do in April in Indianapolis
Fill your April with a chili cook-off, free movies or an orchestral medley of music from Drake.
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The hottest party in Indy that you’ve never heard of
Enter the world of 5LAPHOUSE, a DJ and founder of an underground dance club.