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Jamaica Kincaid to Speak in Fort Wayne

Author and professor kicks off 2010 IPFW Omnibus Lecture Series - Author and professor Jamaica Kincaid will present the first Omnibus lecture of 2010 at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Rhinehart Music Center on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Her presentation is titled, “Reading and Growing Up Under Colonial Rule.” No tickets are required [...]

IPFW Twenty-First Century Scholars Program Celebrates Success

Thousands of students and families impacted by program’s success - Twenty years after the State of Indiana created the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program to increase the educational aspirations of low-and moderate-income families, the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Twenty-first Century Scholars Office continues to prove the value of the program on young scholars’ lives. The program, [...]

Bon Voyage for Tasha DeNae

Community invites to send-off for rising star Tasha DeNae - Friend of Friends will host a Bon Voyage for vocalist Tasha Denae on Sunday, January 31st from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Soups, Salads & Spirits on Calhoun Street, 1915 S. Calhoun St. The talented recording artist, who earned national attention in 2009 on Black Entertainment [...]

Black Migration to Fort Wayne

Lecture to trace Black migration from Alabama to Fort Wayne -On Sunday, February 7th, The History Center will host Dr. Quinton Dixie as he traces the historical development of African-American migration from rural Alabama to Fort Wayne, Indiana, through the 20th century. His lecture, “Migration of African-Americans from Alabama to Fort Wayne,” begins at 2:00 [...]

Mentors Needed for Job Shadow Initiative

Mentors sought for CANI’s youth career youth day -Think back to the days of your youth. Was there someone who inspired you to pursue your current career? You might not have realized it at the time, but positive role models and mentors can make a big difference in a child’s life. Now we’re asking you [...]

Artists United for Mosaic Fundraiser

Arts United fundraiser unites local artists – The works of dozens of prominent local artists will be on display as part of a fundraising effort for Arts United. Now in its second year, the Community Mosaic project attracted twice as many area artists compared to last year. Each volunteered to create art depicting the theme “Arts [...]

New MLK Books Reviewed

Trio of books on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reviewed – “Martin Luther King” by Godfrey Hodgson c.2009, University of Michigan Press $22.95 / $24.49 Canada • 249 pages “Legacy of Secrecy” by Lamar Waldron with Thom Hartmann c.2009, Counterpoint Press $24.95 / $31.50 Canada • 923 pages “Through It All” by Christine King Farris c.2009, Atria $15.00 / $19.99 Canada • 257 [...]

The Return of Smooth Jazz

Live smooth jazz performances begin February 14th at CS3 - “We’re looking for a culture change.” In a measured, methodical and musical manner, Elise Entertainment is plotting nothing short of a revolution in Fort Wayne. Bassist Darron “Cookie” Moore, the musical force, and Michelle Moore, the marketing and finance component, are the husband and wife team behind Elise [...]

Top Black History Travel Spots

Website names top tourist destinations for Black History Month - SoulOfAmerica.com has unveiled its annual list of 12 Top Travel Destinations for Black History Month. Culled from the website’s more than 18,000 pages of black travel content, the list provides links to hundreds of museums, theaters and other cultural places, many off the beaten path. Publishing [...]

IBE Donates to Haiti Relief

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Black Expo, Inc. (IBE) is pledging its support to Wyclef Jean’s Ye’le Haiti Earthquake Fund to support the humanitarian efforts on the island. Ye’le charity founder Wyclef Jean, a musician, rapper, record producer, and philanthropist is a native of Haiti. Tanya Bell, IBE president and CEO, said, “We are strongly touched by the [...]