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Worthy-A Christmas Cantata

Worthy-A Christmas Cantata,” is an original musical composition by Chicago-based recording artist and music educator, Lana Manson. “Worthy” presents the story of the birth of Jesus through diverse musical styles including classical opera, traditional Gospel, smooth jazz, rap, and more.

Worthy-A Christmas Cantata

Hideout 125 Building New 7,700 Square Foot Facility

Outgrowing its current space during its more than one decade of service in Fort Wayne, Hideout 125 is officially moving.

The new facility will bring steak, seafood, signature cocktails and a prohibition themed fine dining experience just around the corner from the restaurant's current location.

Hideout 125 Building New 7,700 Square Foot Facility

Voices of Unity Youth Choir Named World Champions at 2024 World Choir Games

The Voices of Unity Youth Choir has triumphed on the international stage, winning a Gold Medal in the Gospel category at the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. This prestigious award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent of the young choir members.

Voices of Unity Youth Choir Named World Champions at 2024 World Choir Games

For Some Mothers…

Motherhood is one of the most natural, yet transformative aspects of human existence. While this is true, it doesn’t always feel instantly natural for all mothers. The perinatal period (pregnancy, and up to a year postpartum, or post-adoption) can bring about significant mental and emotional challenges.

For Some Mothers…

Xayarath named Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) released its annual regional athletes and coaches of the year awards for indoor track and field and among the list of honorees includes Huntington senior Erica Xayarath.

Xayarath named Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year

JUST GO!

It was a cold, gloomy and rainy day in Fort Wayne in January 2016. That day, I was scheduled for my annual mammogram screen with Francine’s Friends Mammography Mobile Unit. This mobile unit was about 100 yards outside my employer’s door.

JUST GO!

Lifeline Academy Graduates at the Dream Center

Lifeline Academy was founded on October 20, 2022 and the organization provides high quality training for individuals seeking to be a CNA or QMA. Last week a few new individuals graduated from the program. Last week a few new individuals graduated from the program. They are: Bryson Smith-Wilson. He was enrolled in the 6 week CNA program.

Lifeline Academy Graduates at the Dream Center

SpongeBob the Musical - Albert Brownlee, Director

This phrase is one that we hear repeated often these days. The challenges we faced as a nation and world in 2020 have highlighted the importance of unity, diversity, equality, and social acceptance as never before.

SpongeBob the Musical - Albert Brownlee, Director

5 Items on the Horizon Blacks Should Watch in 2022

The year 2022 is upon us, and the pandemic’s persistence has made it look much different than anyone had hoped. TV news shows and headlines don’t tell the whole story and there is more to come this year than different strains of coronavirus.

5 Items on the Horizon Blacks Should Watch in 2022

Home Town Comedian Brings his 1st Live Recorded Show to the Embassy

Kam Coleman was born and raised in Fort Wayne and graduated in 2009 from Northside High School. Growing up he always felt like he was funny and people say he’s been funny his whole life.

Home Town Comedian Brings his 1st Live Recorded Show to the Embassy

Remembering General Colin Powell, His Impact, and His Visit to Fort Wayne

Monday, October 18, began much like any other day. I rose between 5 and 6 am and started with the news. These days I migrate between "Morning Joe" on MSNBC and "Bloomberg Surveillance", an economic-focused broadcast network.

Remembering General Colin Powell, His Impact, and His Visit to Fort Wayne

Ivy Tech’s New Boss

Ivy Tech Community College has named Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson as its next chancellor for the Fort Wayne service area. The life-long Fort Wayne resident began her tenure on August 16, and she is one of four African Americans to lead one of the system’s campuses.

Ivy Tech’s New Boss

City Moves on Developing Southeast

The City of Fort Wayne's Community Development Division along with Mayor Tom Henry recently announced that a development team has been chosen to develop Village Premier, a mixed-income, mixed-use project near the intersection of McKinnie Avenue and Plaza Drive.

City Moves on Developing Southeast

Poor People’s Summer

On June 7, representatives of the Indiana Poor People’s Campaign held a press conference asking Indiana legislators to support the Third Reconstruction resolution, a 19-page document addressing issues of poverty, systemic racism, and low wages in the U.S.

Poor People’s Summer

Brantley to Lead Urban League

WANE 15 and the Fort Wayne Urban League are proud to announce community advocate and multi-award-winning news anchor Terra Brantley has been selected as the new President and CEO of the Fort Wayne Urban League.

Brantley to Lead Urban League

Three Questions We Must Ask About Seeking Racial Justice in Court

There is a difference between enforcing the law and being the law. The world is now witnessing another in a long history of struggles for racial justice in which this distinction may be ignored.

Three Questions We Must Ask About Seeking Racial Justice in Court

IU Health Opens Clinic

Indiana University Health is now the latest health care provider to open an operation in southeast Fort Wayne. The clinic opened on Monday and is located in Southgate Plaza. It is a primary care facility that will include virtual visits and X-ray.

IU Health Opens Clinic

Tragic Trend

As a pediatric chief resident at Indiana University’s medical school, Dr. Chaniece Wallace had a list of blessings. This fall, the 30-year-old was interviewing for jobs around the country — and preparing for the birth of her first child.

Tragic Trend

‘It had to Be You’

One day before the Associated Press and other media outlets called the 2020 Presidential Election for Democrat Joe Biden, San Francisco Sun Reporter Publisher Amelia Ashley-Ward communicated with her longtime homegirl, Sen. Kamala Harris.

‘It had to Be You’

The New Normal: Teacher Lucresha Lindsey, With & Without

As the stay-at-home order is set to be lifted across the country (Indiana’s lifts the first full week in May 2020), so shall the restriction ban (10 people or less) on public gatherings that made staging mass funerals untenable. As evident by the Fort Wayne Ink Spot’s obituary inclusions, Fort Wayne funerals for black families have been regulated to private ceremonies or postponed.

The New Normal: Teacher Lucresha Lindsey, With & Without