By AMANDA PETRUCELLI Ancilla College Dr. Marcia Egan presented a lecture entitled “Looking Back, Stepping Forward: Angelina, Sarah and Social Justice” as a part of the college’s Lampen Lecture series Monday, March 16. Dr. Marcia Egan, resident of Maria Center, simply wanted to share her love of books and learning. Based on the book The …read more.

By ANDREA NEAL Although the state constitution expressly prohibited it, slavery existed in early Indiana. Two court cases filed by enslaved black women put an end to the practice. In the early 19th century, Polly Strong and Mary Clark challenged prevailing attitudes to claim their civil rights as U.S. and Indiana citizens. “People get really …read more.

South Bend Common Council member Henry Davis Jr. has introduced a proposal that would rename Columbus Day in the city, changing it to “Indigenous Peoples Day” to honor Native Americans. The cities of Seattle and Minneapolis have already changed the name of Columbus Day. Some people see honoring Columbus as controversial, as historical records (including …read more.