he Naptown African American Theater Collective is bringing the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play “Stew” by Zora Howard to the Phoenix Theater Cultural Center this March.

The production tells the story of four generations of Black women navigating grief, loss, and love through food and laughter. Directed by NAATC founder and CEO Lakeisha Lorraine, “Stew” marks its Indianapolis premiere with a talented cast, including Tracy Nakigozi, who plays the role of “Lil’ Mama.”

Nakigozi, who portrays a 12-year-old in the play, says audiences will see how food serves as both a storytelling device and a way to bring people together.

Stew runs from March 13 to March 30 at the Phoenix Theater Cultural Center, located at 705 N. Illinois St. Tickets for opening night are available starting at $30.

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The next installment of the Crown Hill Speaker Series is set for Thursday evening, focusing on one of the darkest chapters in American history: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

The free event, hosted at Indiana Landmarks, will feature a discussion on the massacre’s lasting impact and ongoing efforts to identify and properly honor its victims.

In recent years, the city of Tulsa has been working with a community advisory group to locate, identify, and properly memorialize the remains of those who lost their lives. The panel discussion at Crown Hill will explore these efforts and their broader significance.

With the event coinciding with the final day of Black History Month, organizers hope it serves as a reminder that it’s never too late to acknowledge the past and push for change.

The event takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. at Indiana Landmarks on Central Avenue. It is free to the public, but advance registration is required. To register, click here.

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Richard Gadson wasted no time making an impact in his first National Hot Rod Association Pro Stock Motorcycle season.

He finished third in points in 2024, proving he’s a force to be reckoned with.

It’s been a season to remember for the motorcycle drag racer. Stepping into the NHRA spotlight was a new challenge, but one he was ready for.

“I did not win rookie of the year. Tony Stewart won, but it was a really tight race. They said it was the closest race in the history of the awards, so it was a trying year, I learned a lot, and I hadn’t been new to anything in a lot of years,” Gadson said.

Gadson is no stranger to racing. He’s a third-generation racer, from Philadelphia, who has won five national championships in various racing series in his career.

When he’s not on the race track going 200 mph in 6 seconds, he works at Vance & Hines Motorsports in Brownsburg as a technician. It’s the same Vance & Hines RevZilla Suzuki team that sponsors him.

During the off-season, Gadson makes sure he stays healthy mentally and physically.

His words of advice to aspiring pro motorcycle racers? “You really have to chase your dreams and push until you have to believe they’re possible.”

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