RaeVen Ridgell was born in Mesa, Arizona in 1993 and graduated High School from William Henry Harrison in West Lafayette, IN. She attended Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Where she obtained Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science, Theatre Arts, and Africana Studies. She is currently in the Paul H. O’Neill graduate program where she is obtaining a […]

Tony Mason is a visionary leader with a passion for service. He has dedicated the majority of his career to initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life for Indianapolis residents. During his tenure as the President & CEO of the Indianapolis Urban League, the IUL has become a Center for Working Families, expanded the […]

You can't talk about the history of comedy without mentioning a few names. Richard Pryor and Bernie Mac are two comedians are considered legends in stand-up comedy. But who was the first black comedian? What about the black female comedians?

They say the first thing a woman notices about a man is his shoes - this may help explain why.

The evolution of Black beauty products from Annie Turnbo Malone to Mielle Organics founder Michelle Rodriguez.

From being the only choice for higher education to now seeing students choose HBCUs, it’s an honor to be a part of the HBCU legacy.

For Black History Month we want to spotlight how women in sports started vs how it’s going now.

If you are going to properly celebrate Black history month, it’s important to learn about how it originated and why we celebrate it in February.

The Gateways Music Festival Orchestra is slated to make history as the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra to perform at Carnegie Hall.

Carl Lamarre, who serves as the senior editor of hip hop at Billboard, is a great individual to highlight as we continue to celebrate and spotlight Black people during Black History Month. Lamarre is a key part of Black history and he is highlighting that subject matter within his own project, 'Shut Up & Write.'

We salute Indianapolis Black History Maker Bill Mays. Mays was a broadcasting and media giant and former owner of Hot 96.3, 106.7, 100.9 and Channel 53 TV and well as the Indianapolis Recorder.

For Black History Month, the thriving community, Little Africa, also known as Black Wall Street and one of the worst massacres in U.S. History.