Do you ever worry about your family’s next meal or how you will get to the grocery store? Volunteering at a local food bank has opened my eyes to food insecurity in our city. The term food desert is used to describe areas where access to fresh, nutritious food is...
In 2020, Time Magazine asked historians to name nine women who weren’t properly recognized in their own time. Seven of them were women of color. We often hear about women’s suffrage during Women’s History Month, and recognition of the contributions of women of color...
What is the big deal about being a white person in our society? We work hard to be successful, but often do not realize that we started more than halfway to the finish line. First, consider the definition of white privilege. One aspect of white privilege is never...
Gladys West – Mathematician behind GPS Born in 1930 into a poor farming family in Virginia, Gladys West was determined to get an education. Through hard work and excellence, she gained a scholarship to go to college. She continued focusing on producing her best...
Remember watching the Miss America Pageant? Originating in Atlantic City in 1921, contestants from each state vied for scholarships and the coveted title of Miss America. Each state had a contestant that had won their state’s contest. Rule 7 of the contestant...
From the rich community and lasting jazz scene of Indiana Avenue to such notable figures as entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, sports superstar Major Taylor, and jazz icon Wes Montgomery, Indianapolis has a lot of Black history to remember and celebrate. This Black...
