[ ; ] The African-American connection to the continent of Africa is undeniably spiritual, cultural and physical. The film, “An African-American quest for Authenticity” is an insightful and engaging documentary about 21 African-Americans who have migrated to Ghana, West Africa. Could this current migration be linked to the African-American’s sense of self and authenticity?

This film by Cindy Ball [...]

[ ; ] The true test of American leadership will come over the long haul, as we work with international organizations and with Haitian people to build a Haiti that is better than it was before the earthquake. How is the government in Washington doing, and what can we in Central Indiana do to help?

[ ; ] In 2007, pharmaceutical companies spent $4.8 billion on direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug advertising, marketing medications for everything from erectile dysfunction to depression to restless leg syndrome. Proponents claim that the information in these ads empowers us to be more savvy healthcare consumers; opponents argue that the information is misleading, upsetting and can result in over-diagnosis and [...]

[ ; ] Hear an assessment of 20 years of one Germany by Markus Meckel, one of the major players in that country’s unification.

Meckel was a member of the German parliament from December 1990 to October 2009. He then served as the deputy spokesperson on foreign policy for the Social Democratic Party of Germany. He is also a [...]

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The Indiana Humanities Council will host a send‐off party for Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf. Krapf’s two‐year term as IPL  ends this month.

When: Friday June 4, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Indiana Humanities Council, 1500 N. Delaware Street

[ ; ] Hear more about Building Tomorrow’s work building schools in Uganda and learn how you can get involved with this non-profit. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by the Rathskeller, as well as beer, wine and mixed drinks will be available. Feel free to stick around for the Blessed Union of Souls concert at 9 p.m. in the [...]