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Indiana's Black leaders shaped American history, from civil rights to entertainment, overcoming barriers and inspiring change.

Historic Indianapolis Church Gains National Recognition After More Than a Century of Service A cornerstone of faith, resilience, and community in Indianapolis is finally receiving the national recognition it deserves. Saint John’s Missionary Baptist Church, one of the city’s oldest Black churches, has officially been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This honor […]

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Cathy Hughes built a media empire from humble beginnings, becoming the first Black woman to chair a publicly traded company.

Gary Celebrates Michael Jackson Movie With Special Hometown Screening Gary Indiana made a powerful statement this week, and yes, it is one of the top cities in the Midwest. No debate needed. On April 13, the city hosted an exclusive hometown screening of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael, ahead of its official theater release […]

10 Facts You Might Not Know About Babyface When you think about R&B legends who shaped the sound of an entire era, Babyface is at the top of that list. From hit records to behind-the-scenes songwriting, his impact runs deep—especially for Indiana. Here are 10 facts that might surprise you 👇🏾

INDIANAPOLIS — In 2023, the Arsenal Technical High School football team in Indianapolis finished the season without a single win, but the team rallied the last two seasons with winning records in conference play. The team took a different path. Through a pilot program supported by a grant from the Riley Children’s Foundation, these athletes […]

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. — The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage showing a semi crashing into a patrol car during a chase in southern Indiana. Deputies say 41-year-old Randall Baker stole a Bud Light semi-truck near North Governor Street on Friday. That’s not far from the University of Evansville. Investigators say Baker collided […]

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday they have waived guard former Purdue guard Jaden Ivey after multiple videos were posted on social media in recent weeks. In one of those videos, he criticized the NBA’s observance of Pride Month by labeling the celebration as “unrighteousness.” He was born in South Bend and went […]

GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — Three people, including a 17-year-old boy, were recently arrested in Grant County in connection with an armed robbery. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects arranged to meet someone for a “firearm transaction.” Instead, deputies say the group used firearms to threaten and rob the individual. Arrested were 20-year-old […]

SPEEDWAY, Ind. — The Town of Speedway is considering taking over a long-stalled construction site right next to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On Monday, the Speedway Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to authorize the Speedway Redevelopment Commission to acquire the property of the unfinished Wilshaw Hotel. “I think the council is hopeful that this will […]

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ind. — Indiana State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday night. Fayette County deputies arrived at a home near County Road 200 East, near East Springersville and East Alquina roads, at around 9 p.m. This was because of a report of a domestic disturbance involving shots fired. Preliminary investigations show […]