Indianapolis

Indy home was the ‘Grand Central Station of…

FOUNTAIN CITY — Back in the day, Fountain City, formerly known as Newport, served as a center point for freedom…
02.17.22
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Indianapolis juice bar makes Yelp’s list of standout…

INDIANAPOLIS — Yelp recently released its list of standout Black-owned businesses in food, beauty and home as the “Ones to…
02.16.22
Indianapolis

Meet First Black Woman in IMPD to Graduate…

  INDIANAPOLIS — This month, WRTV is shining a light on the achievements of African Americans in our community’s past…
02.15.22
Indianapolis

‘Look for the history right under your feet’:…

INDIANAPOLIS – Hundreds of times, Sampson Levingston has walked Indiana Avenue. Rain, sleet, snow or shine, Levingston is hitting the…
02.11.22
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5-Yr-Old Plays Dress-Up To Learn About Iconic Black…

In honor of February being Black History Month, one mom went above and beyond to teach her 5-year-old daughter about the…
02.28.17

On The Edge: Tristan Walker

Most African-American men have to shave. And when they do, they might have Tristan Walker to thank. The financial trader…
02.14.17

Are We Only Teaching Kids Black History For…

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – On the road for eight days — part of a national tour for my new book, Shackles…
02.02.21

Marching For Justice: Tamika Mallory

Tamika D. Mallory entered the social justice arena in a heartbreaking way. She has firsthand experience with the scourge of…
02.02.21

Donald Trump On Black History Month: Frederick Douglass…

The president praised the historical figure during a routable with Black leaders.
02.02.21

#NaptownNewsie: New Grocery Set To Open In Avondale…

@kwellscomm @1067WTLC TLCNaptown.com News & Sports —  Good day to you on this first day of Black History Month…see a…
02.01.17

Media Maven: Channing Dungey

While Shonda Rhimes has put the world on notice that Black women can run successful TV franchises, women in television’s…
02.02.21

The Top 10 Times Hollywood Tried It With…

Hollywood is no stranger to getting it wrong when it comes to Black History. From fantasy films to revenge slave…
02.02.21

BLACK HERSTORY 101: 7 Often Overlooked Black Women…

Names like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X dominate our dinnertime discussions this time of year, and justifiably so,…
02.02.21

5 Often Forgotten Heroes In Black History

Let their courage not go unknown.
02.02.21