4th Annual Juneteenth Pageant Returns to Madisonville
A growing Madisonville event is helping kids embrace individuality and heritage. This Saturday the Juneteenth Pageant returns.
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Building a Community That Cares: Good Samaritan Awards $542,600 for Affordable Housing in Evansville
After closing its facilities in 2023, Good Samaritan is writing a new chapter—one focused on affordable housing and community care.
Our Times honors Black Educators for Leadership and Community Impact
More than 30 nominations. Three standout honorees. One powerful celebration of Black excellence in education. Our Times names Keion Boyde, Tashedah Adams, and Dawnn Sutton as its inaugural 2026 Black Educators of the Year. See how these changemakers are leaving a lasting mark on students, families, and the community.
Evansville City Council Brief
Evansville City Council moved through the agenda quickly at their last meeting, adopting a resolution to collaborate with EWSU on a solar project and recognizing June as Pride Month.
Black Entrepreneurs: Funding, Accelerator & Growth Opportunities Through USBC
The US Black Chamber of Commerce is encouraging all Black entrepreneurs to take advantage of upcoming educational and funding opportunities. Visit the USBC Resource Desk to stay engaged, informed, and connected.
Faithfully Fit program to launch this summer at Memorial Baptist Church
Greg Dillard launched Faithfully Fit, a four-session health and wellness series intended to help participants gain the skills to improve their health and wellness. Memorial Baptist Church is the host and registration is required.
Mayor Terry Says Evansville Is “Building What Matters”
In her third State of the City address, Mayor Stephanie Terry framed Evansville’s future around population growth, housing, youth investment and quality of life — while acknowledging the financial and infrastructure challenges the city still faces.
Indiana Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for National SBA Pitch Competition Offering $1 Million in Prizes
The Patriot Pitch Competition is a unique opportunity for small businesses in Indiana to win cash prizes. $1million will be distributed. Apply by June 10th.
When District Lines Decide Power: Inside the New Fight Over Voting Rights
Most people think voting rights begin and end at the ballot box. But experts say political power is also shaped by how voting districts are drawn. This collaborative feature from Our Times and IDAAC breaks down the history of redistricting, the Voting Rights Act, and the growing legal fight over minority representation following the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision.
Black Business Spotlight:
After overcoming his own health struggles, Isaiah Baker turned his personal wellness journey into a growing business focused on providing healthier drink options for the community. Through Baker’s Earth Juice, he hopes to encourage better eating habits, increase access to fresh products, and help shift the culture around health and wellness.