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Indiana Black Expo- Summer Celebration, July 7-17 at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome

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Vol. 15, No. 12 Also Serving Anderson, Marion, Richmond And New Castle Communities June 16, 2005 Superbowl Champ back in Muncie for Black Expo

Saturday, June 4 was a great day for a parade. The mercury rose to the mid-80s and sparse clouds dotted the olue, sunlit sky. Large crowds lined the streets in Muncie to watch the annual Black Expo, Muncie Chapter, parade. Two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Gorin of the New England Patriots and his father, retired Southside High School administrator, Mike Gorin served as grand marshals. The father and son duo kicked off the events of the Black Expo celebration at 11:45 a.m., and led a diverse group of participants from Muncie Fieldhouse to Heekin Park. Standing at any single point along the parade’s route, sightseers could have enjoyed entertainment from Southside High School Marching Band, area step groups such as Anderson Steppers, motorcyclists from Buffalo Soldiers

Two- time Super Bowl champion Brandon Gorin of the New England Patriots and his father, Mike, served as grand marshals for the annual Black Expo Parade

Motorcycle club, a con- participated by shadow Each of the groups that voy of classic cars and boxing his way along the performed showed off H2 Hummers, and the parade route. their skills at two stations Muncie and Anderson The crowds were treat- where judges evaluated Black Expo Queens. ed to favors such as the performances and Three-time heavy- candy and t-shirts thrown floats. Among the first weight Golden Glove from various floats fea- place winners were champion Demetrius Lee tured in the parade. Youth Haven of

Indianapolis for their float and Cowgirls Phase II Steppers. Claypool, Longfellow and Sutton Elementary School students also won first place for their float that represented the “Muncie Coming Together” theme. Former Muncie mayor Jim Carey, state representative Tiny Adams and Delaware County Commissioners Tom Bennington and Larry Couch, and Muncie School District Superintendent Marlin Creasy also participated in the celebration. As the parade concluded at its final destination, hundreds of people flocked to the hub of the weekend celebration where the highly acclaimed Black Expo basketball tournament was already underway and barbecue tainted the air. The parade was organized by parade chairman Julius Anderson and co-chairman Christine Dillard. See participants page 35

Charles Payne brings experience, expertise to position as new MOM’s board VP

IBE Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Dr. Charles Payne

Of Summer Celebration

By T. S. Kumbula Veteran educator Dr. Charles, a Ball State University professor of education, director of the university’s Preparation of Teachers for Multi-Cultured Class Program and Teachers College’s diversity coordinator, has been elected vice president of the Motivate Our Minds (MOM) board of director. MOM is a not-for-profit organization founded almost

20 years ago to provide after-schooling tutoring and cultural enrichment to help at-risk children stay in school. At a recent MOM board meeting. Dr. Linda Keys, a Ball State University associate professor of urban planning, and Payne were elected presidentand vice president. They replaced Vincent Orange, outgoing president, and Dr. Maria Williamscontinued on page 3

INDIAN APOLISIndiana Black Expo, Inc.'s (IBE) will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its founding event, Summer Celebration, July 7-17 at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome. In celebration of 35 eventful years, IBE has extended its week-long event to 10 days, to offer more than 25 events, ranging from arts and

culture to health and business opportunities. Summer Celebration prides itself on offering something for all ages and interests, and tnis year's event is no different. Beginning July 7, Light of the World Church will open its doors for the Ecumenical Service featuring Jamal Harrison-Bryant of the continued on page 10