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indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
April ushers in National Financial Literacy Month, a time when experts urge people to sharpen their money management skills amid rising costs, economic uncertainty and an increasingly complex financial landscape. While discussions often focus on budgeting and saving, financial professionals warn that true literacy requires a deeper understanding of taxes, insurance, investments and long-term planning — topics frequently ignored in mainstream discussions.
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indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East
Deana Karim, founder of Good Dee’s, transformed her Lebanese American heritage and personal health journey into a thriving keto and allergen-free baking empire. As a certified Arab-owned business leader and member of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Business Board, Karim’s story reflects resilience, cultural pride and a mission to make indulgence accessible to all. Karim’s entrepreneurial spirit was forged in her parents’ immigrant journey.
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indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
The Dirty Dozen Hunting and Fishing Club, the city’s only Black-led conservation group, is grappling with damage to its company bus after it was riddled with bullets and vandalized April 13. The incident reignited concerns about youth engagement and resource disparities in Indianapolis neighborhoods.
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indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
The 2025 WNBA Draft delivered fresh talent on April 14, headlined by Paige Bueckers’ historic No. 1 selection. The Indiana Fever, which held the No. 1 pick in the last two consecutive drafts, fortified their roster with three picks to elevate their championship pursuit. Bueckers, the UConn phenom, was drafted by the Dallas Wings first overall. The 22-year-old guard called it “surreal” to join a rebuilding franchise.
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indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
Purdue Polytechnic High School at Englewood unveiled an on-campus farm on April 11, supported by Indianapolis Colts lineman Braden Smith and community volunteers, to bolster student nutrition and hands-on learning. The project, partly funded by a $40,000 personal donation from Smith, aims to address food access while integrating agriculture into STEM education. Located at 2801 Moore Ave., the farm sits on a half-acre lot near the school’s main building.
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indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
When an EF-1 tornado tore through Bourbon, Indiana, a rural town with a population of 1,600 on April 2, it left more than splintered homes and uprooted trees in its path. It stripped away a sense of security for residents who pride themselves on strength. A former local turned Indianapolis entrepreneur is channeling that strength into an unconventional recovery effort — one fueled by bourbon whiskey, tradition and good old-fashioned Hoosier grit.
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1 week ago | 
indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
March Madness may be over, but watching the Pacers’ final game of the regular season, you wouldn’t know. The Indiana Pacers put a bow on their 2024-25 regular season with a 126-118 double-overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 13. The win at Rocket Arena secured the franchise’s seventh 50-win campaign. It marked their first 50-win season for the Pacers since 2013. Indiana finished 50-32, earning the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 playoff seed.
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indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East
As Arab American Heritage Month spotlights the contributions of Lebanese immigrants and their descendants, few stories resonate as powerfully as Deana Karim. The founder of Good Dee’s, a thriving keto and allergen-free baking brand, Karim embodies the resilience and ingenuity of her parents, who fled Lebanon’s civil war in the 1970s to build a new life — and legacy — in Texas.
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indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
Check out photos from senior sports photographer Walt Thomas of the Cleveland Cavaliers versus Indiana Pacers NBA game on April 10 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 114-112. The Pacers finish out the regular season against the Cavaliers on April 13 in Cleveland. Contact Multi-Media & Senior Sports Reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846. Follow him on TikTok @3Noral. For more Indiana Pacers news courtesy of the Indianapolis Recorder, click here.
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2 weeks ago | 
indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham |Big East
Rapper Curren$y performs at the Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis May 27 as part of his Ultimate 4:20 Tour. The 747 Band will accompany Curren$y for the live show in Indy. The New Orleans-based musician, known for his laid-back delivery and prolific output, last performed in Indianapolis in 2024. His return marks another high-profile, hip-hop event ahead of the city’s annual Chreece music festival, set for Aug. 23 in Fountain Square.
