Bloom Archives
NAACP
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Online Film Screenings Address Voter Suppression
This month, two films addressing voter suppression will be screened via Zoom to help educate Hoosiers on the voting barriers that affect people of…
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William Vance: Local NAACP President
In 1909, a multi-racial group of activists formed the NAACP, the nation’s oldest civil rights organization. Today, the local branch of the organization maintains…
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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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25 Couples Who Contribute to Our Community (COVER STORY / PHOTO GALLERY)
The virtues of volunteering can’t be overstated—the hours volunteers spend in service support worthwhile causes, nonprofit organizations, and the larger community. But as the…
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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…
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Local NAACP Elects New President; Opposes Redistricting & ISTEP Testing
James Sims, newly elected president of the Monroe County Chapter of the NAACP, speaks out against the rising number of hate crimes in America…