Dana Black: We must stop looking other way on sexual exploitation
Many in the African American community heard the rumors about R. Kelly but ignored the victims’ cries because his music made us believe we could fly.
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Let’s help foster families with adoption subsidies
It was 1971 when James and Katherine decided to increase the size of their small, middle-class family. James and Katherine had tried for a decade to have children on their own but with no success. In 1968, they brought home their first child, a boy via adoption, and now they were looking to add a […]
Dana Black: Do more to engage black voters than go to church
If a campaign’s only strategy is the black Christian church, that campaign’s message is failing to reach more than half the black population.
Dana Black: GOP-led Legislature focuses in all the wrong places
The Republican supermajority and the governor are failing to prepare Indiana for an ever-changing and uncertain future.
Dana Black: Holcomb struggles to persuade GOP to follow his lead
He suggests what he wants from his supermajority General Assembly and they send him back something watered down and not meeting the stated goal.
Dana Black: Black History Month education is for white folks, too
We have contributed at every level to make this nation what it is and you can’t ignore it because the ugly parts make you uncomfortable.
Dana Black: Sexy or not, municipal elections affect our lives
To control Indianapolis and its economy would mean increased control over the state’s economy.
Dana Black: Let’s do more to make teaching an appealing career
Why do we have to be in crisis mode before we do what we know is right?
Dana Black: Disappointing year in Indiana but still gains to cheer
With all the women of color winning congressional races, you know Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan are smiling down on us doing the Cha Cha Slide.