Gentle, thick, defiant, art, luscious, loud, and mine. These are the words that a group of current and former Indiana University Northwest students used to describe their natural hair. The students spoke on a panel Wednesday afternoon at the university to discuss their natural hair, highlighting its significance as a personal and political statement. “My […]
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From Fashionista to Entrepreneur: Gary Business Owner Builds Her Dream Boutique
Among a group of stores with black and white signage in Merrillville’s Southlake Mall, a bright pink storefront stands out from the crowd: MJ’s Boutique. Inside, customers find shimmery dresses and denim jumpsuits hanging next to colorful blouses and racks of knee-length boots. Bouquets of pink roses are sprinkled across the store, and rows of […]
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Happy Hour and Carryout Cocktails Could Return to Indiana This Summer
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. Expect to see happy hours and the option to add a cocktail to your carryout restaurant order as soon as July, under finalized legislation approved Thursday. It now goes to the governor. House and Senate Hoosier lawmakers were briefly at odds over the prospect of […]
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This Black Man Made History at Indiana University. It Took Decades for Recognition.
Before Todd Deloney arrived at the Indiana University Northwest campus in Gary, he knew what he was in for. It was 1983, and the university was known in the region as “an oasis for whites.” “The irony of it all was that in this chocolate city, there was IU,” Deloney said. But, he didn’t let […]
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Gary High Schooler Finds Purpose in Representing Classmates
This story is part of Capital B Gary’s Community Spotlight series. We’re shining a light on the people, places, and businesses working to bring joy to and uplift Gary. To nominate a deserving spotlight, reach out to Gary Community Engagement Editor Derreka Rollins at derreka.rollins@capitalbnews.org. Last fall, Rayven Anderson had an idea. College application season was starting, […]
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Indiana Historical Society to Tell Stories of Free Black Settlement
This story was originally published by the Indianapolis Recorder. The history of an early settlement of free Black and mixed-race pioneers in Indiana will have its story told. Before the end of slavery, free Black and mixed-race Native American pioneers and white indentured servants migrated north from North Carolina to areas in Virginia and Ohio […]
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Looking For a Free Thanksgiving Meal or Turkey? Capital B Gary Has You Covered.
Are you or someone you know looking for a hearty Thanksgiving meal or a turkey to cook for the holiday dinner? Capital B Gary is here to help. Below is a list of locations in Gary and surrounding areas offering free meals or turkeys this holiday season. Turkey Giveaway at U.S. Steel Yard New Hope […]
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They Grew Up With Pop Royalty. Now They Have to Dodge Their Fans.
Antwyne Morland lives a few hundred yards from the Jackson family home. Fifteen years ago, Morland bought the house next to the King of Pop’s boyhood home for the price of a used car. Today, Morland revels living near Gary’s most famous home, but he no longer parks in front of his own house. Years […]
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From Coroner’s Office to Flower Shop: Jonathan Portis’ Journey in Gary
This is the first story in Capital B Gary’s Community Spotlight series. We’re shining a light on the people, places, and businesses working to bring joy to and uplift Gary. To nominate a deserving spotlight, reach out to Gary Editor Javonte Anderson at javonte.anderson@capitalbnews.org. Rhythmic tunes flow through his AirPods — Ella Fitzgerald scatting broken […]