Fort Wayne Ink Spot

Fort Wayne Ink Spot November 24, 2023November 24, 2023

The Color Purple Is Coming To Fort Wayne!

I was able to speak with Director Dianne Shaw about directing The Color Purple. The show will take place at the Arts United Center at Arts Campus Fort Wayne opening February 9, 2024, through February 18, 2024. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

Fort Wayne Ink Spot October 27, 2023November 13, 2023

Providing A Haven For Children With Disabilities

I was recently able to chat with Christiane Rogers, owner and founder of the Sensory Fun and Playroom here in Fort Wayne and currently located inside of Abundant Life Church. It is a large sensory room housed within 1500 square feet inside the church. . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

Tabitha Ervin September 15, 2023October 16, 2023

FWCS Safer Schools Political Action Committee

As a parent of a Fort Wayne Community School student but also a leader in this community, I was invited to participate in the FWCS Safer Schools Political Action Committee. The school board voted to proceed, and this committee will lead the charge for . . . Read More

Featured Local News

Tabitha Ervin August 18, 2023October 16, 2023

Fox Lake History Through The Experiences Of Dr. Robin Newburn

Fox Lake is a national historic district located in Steuben County, Indiana. Established in 1927 with a rich history of black families for three to four generations, it developed between 1928 and 1950 as a vacation resort for middle class African Americans. . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

Fort Wayne Ink Spot July 7, 2023October 16, 2023

Hands On Services Of Indiana-Edward & Regenia Jones

Regenia and Edward Jones recently retired from being foster parents over the last 19 years and have moved into a new venture which includes respite care. Regenia has worked in the social service field most of her career which made this transition very . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

Dawn J. Smith May 26, 2023October 16, 2023

Prioritizing Mental Health: A Journey Of Healing & Empathy

As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, we are reminded of the profound importance of mental well-being in our lives. From the perspective of a new mental health therapist who recently graduated from a master’s level counseling program and has . . . Read More

Writer Biographies

Fort Wayne Ink Spot March 29, 2018October 16, 2023

Fort Wayne Ink Spot

The Waynedale News welcomes The Fort Wayne Ink Spot (FWIS) as a monthly columnist! FWIS is a black-owned, Indiana based newspaper that discusses regional and national stories that highlight individuals in the community as well as topics that affect . . . Read More