The Indianapolis Recorder

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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  • 1 day ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham

    “It aint over until it is over and the clock hits zero,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said following his buzzer-beater jumper to secure a win in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 5. Facing a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter and plagued by nearly 20 first-half turnovers, the Pacers displayed resilience on the road.

  • 1 day ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Noral Parham

    Here we are: Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Indiana Pacers (50-32) and Oklahoma City Thunder (68-14), often called ‘small-market teams,’ are playing at the apex of basketball. Indiana advanced by defeating Milwaukee (4-1), Cleveland (4-1), and New York (4-2). Point guard Tyrese Haliburton anchors their playmaking, leading all playoff players with 9.8 assists per game.

  • 1 day ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

    U.S. Representative André Carson (D-IN-07) has formally requested detailed information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding reports that Camp Atterbury, a military training facility in Indiana, may be repurposed to detain migrants amid escalating federal deportation efforts.

  • 1 day ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

    The City of Indianapolis has awarded a $300,000 grant to LISC Indianapolis to spearhead a Quality-of-Life Planning initiative on the Far Eastside, aiming to empower residents to shape a vision for their community’s future.  The funding, provided through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s READI program, marks a significant investment in neighborhood-driven progress.

  • 1 day ago | indianapolisrecorder.com | Hanna Rauworth

    The White House’s recent proposal to rescind $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has drawn sharp criticism from WFYI Public Media, a key beneficiary of CPB funding. This move, announced in a June 3 memorandum, threatens the financial stability of 1,500 public media stations nationwide, including Indianapolis-based WFYI. If Congress approves the proposal, WFYI stands to lose $1.5 million annually, representing 11% of its budget.

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