Kwanzaa, founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, is a weeklong Pan-African celebration observed in the United States. The celebration runs from December 26 – January 1 and is based on seven principles, also known as the Nguzo Saba. Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) Â Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) […]
Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with DONT SLEEP (Black Business Bazaar) and Indianapolis Kwanzaa Committee.
INDIANAPOLIS – The Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association (MKNA) has launched an online bookstore featuring 50 diverse titles to gift books to area schools. All titles were hand-selected by librarians and media specialists at IPS CFI #84, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School, IPS CFI #70, St. Joan of Arc Catholic School and IPS #43 where the […]
Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with Rev. Richard Hunter and Tatjana Rebelle on Christmas help for families and Brandon Randall of Bloom Project and Voices Inc. The Richard Hunter Ministries will be assisting families with food and toys this season. To register for assistance, call (317) 295-8977 from now through Wednesday December […]
Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with Denise Abdul Rahman of the NAACP discussing environmental justice issues across the state of Indiana and Oseye Boyd, editor of the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper.
INDIANAPOLIS – Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have launched a new, unique study recruiting black women with breast cancer designed to better understand and treat neuropathy, a side effect from chemotherapy. The National Cancer Institute-sponsored clinical trial, EAZ171, is led by Bryan P. Schneider, MD, professor of medicine and medical and molecular genetics and the Vera Bradley […]
Hosted by: Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with CareSource on open enrollment for health care, Dr. Bryan Schneider of IU Simon Cancer Center on their national clinical trial on the affects of chemotherapy on Black women and breast cancer survivor Autumn Carter. Carter, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30, […]
Hosted By Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter – Election recap with Abdul Hakim-Shabazz of Indy Politics – Harold Bell, Urban Autism Initiative – Marcus King, Eskenazi Health – LaRona Dixon, Indianapolis Urban League
One of the things I love most about being on the radio, is having insightful conversations with all sorts of people on topics that spark curiosity. One such topic is the differences, as well as similarities, that exist between Black Americans and our African brothers and sisters. We have witnessed a renewed sense of pride […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with Spirit and Place Festival, Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males and Steward Speakers.
INDIANAPOLIS – The IMAX Theater in the Indiana State Museum will host screenings of artist Kanye West’s JESUS IS KING from October 24 to 29th. Filmed in the summer of 2019, JESUS IS KING brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted […]
This November, Indianapolis will elect a new mayor and members of various city-council seats. These offices are integral to our everyday life so it’s important to be educated, aware of what the candidates stand for and of course… to show up and vote! Click to find out who is on your ballot! There are several […]