For the Culture

Freedom Remembered, Community Celebrated: Juneteenth Across the Tri-State

Across the Tri-State, Juneteenth brought neighbors together in a shared celebration of freedom, history, and community—reminding us that unity is one of freedom’s greatest legacies.

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Acclaimed Atlanta author to feature as Guest Speaker for BIPOC Comic Celebration 

Young comic fans will get a chance to explore heroes, origin stories, and imagination through a cultural lens as acclaimed Black speculative fiction author Milton J. Davis headlines Evansville’s first BIPOC Comic Celebration.

“We Are Seen”: Women’s Dust Bowl Creates New Legacy in Evansville

Evansville’s Dust Bowl Tournament is making history with the addition of women’s basketball. Read how local athletes and organizers are building a new legacy of competition, community, and visibility.

More Than a Crown: Juneteenth Pageant Builds Confidence, Culture and Community

Madisonville’s Annual Juneteenth Pageant gives young participants a chance to celebrate culture, build confidence and feel seen—one crown, one runway walk and one powerful message of self-worth at a time.

4th Annual Juneteenth Pageant Returns to Madisonville

A growing Madisonville event is helping kids embrace individuality and heritage. This Saturday the Juneteenth Pageant returns.

On The Shelf: Something We Said

This is not just a story about a famous father—it’s about language, memory, and belonging.

On The Shelf: “Arsenio”

From magic tricks in Cleveland to late-night television fame, Arsenio Hall’s new memoir offers an honest, funny, and surprisingly reflective look at comedy, celebrity, and chasing a dream.

A good and faithful servant: Rev. Larry Lewis has put in his work

Reverend Larry Lewis has been behind the podium teaching and preaching the word of God for 55 years and still ‘is no ways tired.’ His retirement, 55th ministerial anniversary and final sermon is May 17, 2026, 10:45 AM at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Owensboro, KY.  

Zerah Priestley Carter; A purpose driven life that became a lasting legacy

On Saturday, April 18, alumni, students, and community members gathered at the University of Evansville (UE) for a memorial bench dedication honoring Zerah Priestley Carter, hosted by the African American Alumni Association. The bench, one of many across the UE campus, is made remarkable by whose name it bears and the lasting impact of her presence.

UEAAA honors first Black graduate at University of Evansville as scholarship remains paused

Last weekend, during the University of Evansville African American Alumni Association’s (UEAAA) annual celebration, alumni returned to campus for a series of events, including a luncheon and the dedication of a bench honoring Zerah Priestly Carter. The tribute—conceived and organized by the UEAAA—recognized Carter as the university’s first African American graduate. But the scholarship in her name is on pause due to anti-DEI federal regulations.