After 2 centuries, Indy hasn’t had a Black mayor. Experts cite racism as a major barrier.

In its 200-year history, Indianapolis has never had a Black mayor. For some, like Lasana Kazembe, an assistant professor in IUPUI’s Africana Studies program, the city’s close historical ties to racism have played an inseparable role. “People like to think that history is something that’s dead,” Kazembe said. “History […]

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