Snapshots: Colour of Humanity Gala

Snapshots from the Evansville African American Museum Colour of Humanity Gala.

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October 19, 2026

Legacy, service and the power of community took center stage at the Evansville African American Museum Colour of Humanity Gala on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Bally’s. Our Times was there to capture moments from the celebration.

Browse the photo gallery below—you might spot yourself or someone you know! Check back for more coverage of the evening and its honorees.

Family of Geroge Flowers Sr. who was honored for 30 years of service at the Evansville Fire Department, including being the first African American Chief.
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Rasheedah Ajibade is the Editor-in-Chief of Our Times Newspaper, where she sets the editorial vision and voice of the publication, oversees newsroom operations, and leads content strategy focused on informing, empowering, and uplifting the community. She brings a strong background in community development and public service, with experience in organizational leadership and program management.

Rasheedah holds a Master of Science in Public Service Administration from the University of Evansville and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) through the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) and periodically writes a financial column for Our Times, helping readers strengthen financial literacy and build long-term financial stability.

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