Henderson County Public Library’s Night of Excellence was an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of outstanding African American Hendersonians, both past and present.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who shared ancestry with the Cherokees was actively involved in tribal communities as an advocate for Indigenous rights. He is remembered and honored for his presence, interactions, and strong support of every issue American Indians stood for and fought for.
MIT released a study last year that found that AI can already replace 11.7% of the US labor market. The study utilized a labor simulation tool called the Iceberg Index, which models 151 million US workers and measures how AI overlaps with skills in each occupation.
As protests swell nationwide over immigration enforcement and civil rights concerns, Indiana faces its own moment of reckoning. From funding reductions affecting minority-serving institutions to the cancellation of long-standing cultural events, these decisions carry meaning beyond spreadsheets. Hoosiers must decide whether these shifts reflect their values — or demand a response.
The youngest freedom rider, Hezekiah Watkins shared his story of activism at Bosse High School in Evansville. This is a student reflection.
New Year greetings to all that support Our Times. Thank you!
The Haitian Center of Evansville needs our support to continue to serve the New Americans in our community.
Thanksgiving’s origin story endures not by accident but through erasure — a quiet echo of how marginalized histories are often pushed from view.
At Bally’s, former “Carver kids” reflect on how one community center shaped their lives and the city.
