Lift as you climb

It’s no secret that some of the most fashionable people in the world are in the Black church. And I got to see Sunday Best taken up a notch at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church. See our photos and listen to the stories behind Easter outfits. 📸 Brett Phelps mirrorindy.org/easter-sunda...

Gorgeous photos in this beautiful story. @theavgjourn.bsky.social mirrorindy.org/easter-sunda...

Don't miss this one! Fashion report from Easter Sunday at Indy's Black churches from @theavgjourn.bsky.social & Brett Phelps. I love the OOTD audio descriptions!! mirrorindy.org/easter-sunda...

I got to interview the legendary R.L. Stine. Next week, he will visit Indy for the McFadden Lecture. Get to know the story behind his infamous lone typing finger and a creepy basement that fueled his childhood fears and helped inform his second “Goosebumps” book. mirrorindy.org/r-l-stine-go...

In honor of Black History Month, I caught up with Black producers, screenwriters, cinematographers, directors and actors who are chasing their dreams in the city. Some make skater videos, others have created TV series. Check out my latest Mirror Indy story: mirrorindy.org/local-black-...

Planning an event this year? I know the hassle of trying to find a venue in the city that meets all of your needs. That’s why I put together a list of spaces you can book based on their vibe and size. You’ll find everything from your local pub to the Indy Artsgarden. mirrorindy.org/event-spaces...

Love this story from @theavgjourn.bsky.social about the Pike girls basketball team's remarkable season. They're on a 21-game win streak heading into the IHSAA state tournament.... and you've got a chance to see them play this Friday night! mirrorindy.org/pike-high-sc...

For over 8 years, historian Deedee Davis has been researching the lost photographs of Osbert Sumner. He captured former President Benjamin Harrison’s funeral, the first annual Fall Carnival downtown and city residents. Read my latest for Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/historic-pho...

Two years ago, Grassroot Projects started offering free art classes to children from immigrant families. I spent time with some of the cutest kids as they made textiles. I also talked with co-founder Priya Gangwani about the class being way for them to “not hide.” mirrorindy.org/immigrants-s...

Hip-hop found a home in Fountain Square in 2015. Over the past 10 years, the Chreece hip-hop festival has displayed all elements of the genre. Live music events come and go, but the “little festival that could” somehow remains. My latest story for Mirror Indy: mirrorindy.org/history-of-t...

Heading to BUTTER this year? Here’s another reason to go: Ju’s Juke Joint. You’ll delve deeper into Black musical heritage over art, food, drinks + live music. I got a chance to talk to headliner Buddy Redd, T.I.’s son, about his idol Wes Montgomery and rock n’ roll. mirrorindy.org/ganggang-to-...

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