The Indianapolis Recorder

The Indianapolis Recorder is a weekly publication that started its journey in 1895. It proudly claims the title of the oldest African-American newspaper in Indiana still in circulation and is recognized as the fourth oldest African-American newspaper in the entire country. Its main audience is the African-American community.

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Recorder Rewind: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers (Photos)

6 days ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham

Check out photos from the last home game of the 2024-25 NBA regular season for the Indiana Pacers, who took on the Orlando Magic on April 11 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Check out photos from senior sports photographer David Dixon below. The Pacers lost to the Magic 129-115. The Pacers begin the 2025 NBA Playoffs on April 19, taking on the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Volunteers unite for massive waterway cleanup on Earth Day weekend

6 days ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

Grab your boots, gloves and passion for a cleaner planet — Indianapolis is throwing a massive cleanup party for Earth Day. The City of Indianapolis and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) and a lineup of community partners are teaming up to restore over five miles of Pleasant Run. This large-scale initiative, set for Saturday, April 19, will span over five miles, from Emhardt Park to Christian Park, in what organizers call the most extensive waterway cleanup in the city’s history.
Indiana State Fairgrounds unveils newly named Corteva Coliseum- Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com |

Community members gathered alongside Corteva and the Indiana State Fairgrounds on April 16 for the unveiling of the newly named Corteva Coliseum. Announced last year, the naming rights partnership represents an ongoing commitment by Corteva, a leading pure-play agricultural technology company, and the Indiana State Fairgrounds to Indiana agriculture.
National Financial Literacy Month urges smarter money decisions

1 week ago | 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.
Braun tackles recidivism, correctional officer retention - Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

Gov. Mike Braun signed two executive orders designed to enhance Indiana’s corrections system by addressing recidivism rates and improving conditions for correctional officers. The first executive order, 25-46, focuses on helping inmates transition successfully back into society. The directive aims to lower reoffending rates by prioritizing employment and housing opportunities for released individuals.
Help shape safer streets: Vision Zero survey and map tool launched - Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

Health by Design, in collaboration with the City of Indianapolis, launched an online survey and interactive map tool to gather public input for Vision Zero, an initiative to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in Indianapolis. The data collected will shape a comprehensive action plan prioritizing safety improvements and community needs.
Find road closures and detours in real time with new city tool - Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

The Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (DBNS) has unveiled a new interactive road closure viewer, giving residents a convenient way to access real-time information about road projects, detours and special events across the city. The tool, designed with user accessibility in mind, integrates data from DBNS and the Department of Public Works (DPW). It provides a detailed view of closures tied to city-led projects and private developments affecting rights-of-way.
Grant awarded to IU Scientist for study on brain injury and Alzheimer’s link - Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

With a $159,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, Indiana University’s Claudia Mera Reina is on a mission to unravel the biological chain reaction that connects brain trauma to Alzheimer’s. Mera Reina’s research focuses on Hexokinase 2 (HK2), an enzyme that drives inflammation in microglia, the brain’s immune cells. Using a mouse model of a head injury, the study aims to understand how microglial metabolism influences the progression from Traumatic Brain Injury to Alzheimer’s disease.
Braun’s health plan targets SNAP, Medicaid and chronic disease prevention - Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

Gov. Mike Braun signed nine executive orders to address key health issues in Indiana, including nutrition, chronic disease prevention and Medicaid reform. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz attended the signing and expressed strong support for Braun’s ambitious initiatives.
Braun signs controversial tax relief bill amidst bipartisan debate - Indianapolis Recorder

1 week ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

Gov. Mike Braun signed Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) into law, enacting a significant overhaul of the state’s property tax system. The legislation, described by supporters as “historic tax relief,” aims to provide substantial savings for homeowners, farmers and businesses. However, critics express concerns about potential funding shortfalls for local governments and schools.