Bloom Archives
Black History Month
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City Honors Artist Joel Washington as Living Legend
Artist Joel Washington was presented the City of Bloomington Living Legend Award at the City’s 17th annual Black History Month Gala in February.
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Maqubè Reese: Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives for the IU Kelley School of Business
Maqubè Reese’s first name was created by her mother—a combination of the names of her four aunts. “I feel like I embody all of…
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City Hosts Student Essay Contest for Black History Month
The City of Bloomington Black History Month Committee is seeking submissions from area students for the 2021 Black History Month Essay Contest.
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Bloomington Black Strategic Alliance: A Black Voice for the Black Community
At 4.3 percent of the population, Bloomington’s African-American community is small, and from the outside it may appear to have a singular voice. But…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Local Actress Portrays Rosa Parks at City Celebration (PHOTO GALLERY)
Local actress, writer, and historian Gladys DeVane dressed as Rosa Parks to commemorate the activist’s 105th birthday with Bloomington Transit on Saturday, February 3.…
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Doris Sims: Public Servant
In February, Doris Sims, director of the City of Bloomington Housing and Neighborhood Development Department, was named a Living Legend at the Black History…