Stories tagged with "martin luther king jr"

$2 million plan to help revitalize MLK Street by Josh Duke

$2M plan aims to reinvigorate MLK Street to make it a destination for residents, visitors Named for a man who overcame adversity and led a revival of community spirit, Dr. Martin... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

'Praying bandit' inspires mayor's effort by Will Higgins

Inspired in part by the widespread publicity surrounding the so-called “praying bandit,” Mayor Greg Ballard stood today with two dozen social service providers, many of... – Oct 30, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Communities

Grand jury indicts officer; IMPD suspends her by John Tuohy

An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officer left jail today after being suspended without pay a day earlier and nearly a week after her indictment in relation to a... – Oct 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM in Crime & Courts

Christ Temple to mark 100 years by Betsy Reason

It was one of country’s first integrated churches, pastor says Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly is spreading the Gospel while reaching out to neighbors in need. Pastor... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Faith & Values

Uncivil tongues revisited by indystar

A few years ago, a representative of Palestinian interests in the United States wrote a newspaper op-ed piece that had to give pause to any thinking person regardless of his... – Oct 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Dan Carpenter

Timeless truths in fast times by indystar

Peering from an upstairs window the image was frighteningly clear: Death had visited the neighborhood. Flashing emergency beacons from more than a dozen police cars and crime-scene... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Conner Prairie offers free admission Saturday by Carrie Ritchie

FISHERS — Conner Prairie is offering free admission Saturday to celebrate Smithsonian Museum Day. The event encompasses several museums nationwide and is presented by... – Sep 23, 2009 at 11:50 AM in Fishers

Brightpoint team to spruce up Westside park by Tom Spalding

Blue skies were awaiting employees of Indianapolis-based Brightpoint this morning as they began a week of volunteer work at Watkins Park on the Westside. The cell phone and... – Aug 24, 2009 at 11:01 AM in Business

Faith-based activism still draws on youths by indystar

Social networking sites, interfaith opportunities make service projects relevant for young people Most youths yearning to serve their communities turn to their church, synagogue,... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM in

Boy listed as critical after being hit by car by indystar

Seven-year-old Trevonte Clark remained in very critical condition at Riley Hospital for Children on Sunday, one day after being struck by a car, police said. The boy was struck... – Aug 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Boy critical after being hit by car in street by indystar

A 7-year-old boy was in critical condition late Saturday after being struck earlier in the day by a car on the Near Northside, police said. Trevonte Clark was struck about 2 p.m.... – Aug 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Curtain Call by indystar

Jazz awards The Ralph Adams Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented Sunday at the Jazz Kitchen to educator and composer David Baker, bassist Mingo Jones, trombonist Reggie... – Aug 05, 2009 at 9:52 PM in Entertainment

Black America's new reality by indystar

President Barack Obama’s speech last Thursday marking the 100th anniversary of the NAACP’s founding was widely reported as a “tough love” message directed... – Jul 21, 2009 at 7:04 PM in Commentary

Black America's new reality by indystar

President Barack Obama’s speech last Thursday marking the 100th anniversary of the NAACP’s founding was widely reported as a “tough love” message directed... – Jul 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM in Commentary

Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 by indystar

NEW YORK — Walter Cronkite, the premier TV anchorman of the networks’ golden age who reported a tumultuous time with reassuring authority and came to be called “the most... – Jul 18, 2009 at 2:58 AM in Nation & World

Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 by indystar

NEW YORK — Walter Cronkite, the premier TV anchorman of the networks’ golden age who reported a tumultuous time with reassuring authority and came to be called “the most... – Jul 18, 2009 at 12:17 AM in Nation & World

Iconic journalist Walter Cronkite dies at 92 by USA Today

From Baby Boomers to the Greatest Generation, journalist Walter Cronkite will be remembered as a voice of calm and reason whenever the nation was shocked by disaster and... – Jul 17, 2009 at 8:36 PM in Entertainment

Grammys' Ehrlich tells how Jackson tribute came together by USA Today

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The path of innovation by Amanda Hamon

Glick Peace Walk will celebrate 12 who changed life in America A two-block stretch of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail being built to loop around Downtown will have an added... – Jun 26, 2009 at 2:17 AM in Marion County

Books by Martin Luther King Jr. to be republished by USA Today

ATLANTA (AP) — Four books that have been long out of print by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will be published again under a new deal with Beacon Press brokered by King's... – Jun 22, 2009 at 2:06 PM in Entertainment