Indianapolis Recorder Joins 2026 HBCU All-Star Game Organizing Committee

Black-owned newspaper to play key role in hosting annual showcase of top HBCU basketball talent

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black-owned newspapers in the U.S., has joined the local organizing committee for the 2026 HBCU All-Star Game. The annual event features top basketball talent from historically Black colleges and universities and will be held in Indianapolis this April.

Why it matters

The HBCU All-Star Game provides national exposure for players from smaller, often overlooked basketball programs, helping them gain visibility with professional scouts. The Indianapolis Recorder's involvement ensures the local Black community will have a strong voice in hosting the event.

The details

Four members of the Indianapolis Recorder staff will serve on the local organizing committee for the 2026 HBCU All-Star Game, which is set to take place in Indianapolis this April. The Recorder, founded in 1895, is the third-oldest continuously operating Black publication in the United States.

  • The 2026 HBCU All-Star Game will be held in Indianapolis this April.

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Indianapolis Recorder

One of the oldest continuously operating Black-owned newspapers in the United States, founded in 1895.

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The takeaway

The Indianapolis Recorder's involvement in the 2026 HBCU All-Star Game highlights the continued importance of Black-owned media in shaping major events and ensuring the local community has a voice.