Blog Band - GoGary

When Richard Gordon Hatcher was elected mayor of Gary, Indiana, in 1967, he made history—not just for his city, but for the nation. As one of the first two Black…

ByGwen Witherspoon 0Comments

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Mar 2025

Education Voices

Teaching Beyond the Classroom: Frankie Woods McCullough’s Life of Impact

F rankie Woods-McCullough devoted her life to the betterment of Gary, Indiana. A trailblazer in education and civic leadership, she broke barriers as one of the first Black women to…

ByLisa Bennett 0Comments

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Mar 2025

Sports Voices

Dana Evans: Playing for Something Bigger Than Basketball

D ana Evans’ story begins in Gary, Indiana—a city once known for its steel, now finding new strength in its people. Growing up on the courts of West Side Leadership…

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Mar 2025

Sports Voices

Darius Garland: The Point Guard Who Plays the Long Game

B orn in Gary, Indiana, and raised in a basketball family, Darius Garland’s rise to NBA stardom wasn’t just destiny—it was discipline. His father, Winston Garland, played for the Golden…

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Mar 2025

Health & Wellness Voices

Dr. Walter E. McDonald: A Healing Legacy Forged in Service

L ong before he wore a surgeon’s coat, Walter E. McDonald wore a Navy uniform and carried his saxophone. Those early images—an artist in spirit, a soldier in service—reveal a…

ByLisa Bennett 0Comments

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Mar 2025

Government & Policy Voices