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HIGHWIRE by Mitchell L. H. Douglas

by Mitchell L. H. Douglas January 15, 2024February 21, 2024

A poem commissioned in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indianapolis.

House Minority Leader Phil GiaQuinta and Senate Minority Leader Greg Taylor

Government

Bicameral Democrat agenda targets child care, drug prices and more

by Indiana Capital Chronicle January 15, 2024March 6, 2025

Indiana Statehouse Democrats from both the Senate and House came together Thursday afternoon to release a bicameral agenda prioritizing child care accessibility, capping drug costs and more in 2024.

Arts & Culture

IRT to honor life and legacy of Civil Rights activist in upcoming play

by Indianapolis Recorder January 15, 2024March 6, 2025

Written by African American playwright Cheryl L. West, “Fannie” tells the powerful story of Fannie Lou Hamer and her struggles and victories in the fight for Black voting rights.

Education

Indianapolis’ Andrew J. Brown charter school ditches for-profit manager in bid for local control

by Chalkbeat Indiana January 12, 2024March 6, 2025

National Heritage Academies has run the school on the far eastside since it opened in 2003.

Members of the Iota Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity bow their heads in prayer after placing the memorial wreath.

Arts & Culture

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Indianapolis

by Jennifer Delgadillo January 12, 2024January 22, 2024

Observe the holiday with free museum admissions, service opportunities and community conversations.

Arts & Culture

Designer and writer discusses Zambonis with his toddler

by Khaled Khlifi January 12, 2024October 4, 2024

In this week’s journal, a designer and writer catches up on films and discusses Zambonis with his toddler.

TV and WTLC radio broadcaster Cameron Ridle with Jerry Wade in a photo taken at the Indianapolis Association of Black Journalists Meet the Media event in February 2023.

Arts & Culture, Business

Listeners mourn death of ‘Loverman’ DJ Jerry Wade

by Diane Moore January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Long-time listeners of “The Quiet Storm with Jerry Wade” felt like they lost a friend when news broke that he died this week.

Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA online form.

Education

Early FAFSA rollout causes headaches. Here’s how to file.

by Claire Rafford January 12, 2024March 29, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available, but some students and parents are having trouble filling it out. Here’s how to navigate the hurdles.