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Investing in the next generation of minority legal leaders
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (692+ words) Recently, one of the students selected for a leadership program in Indianapolis shared something that stopped me in my tracks. She was willing to travel nearly twelve hours to attend. Not for a vacation. Not for a conference credit. But…...
Building community through the arts, and the Hoosier women doing the work
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (1204+ words) It's no secret that women have always played an important role in the arts " both as working artists and behind the scenes in executive, curatorial and philanthropic positions. However, when we talk about building a thriving community through the arts,…...
$3.7M investment aims to turn the tide on Indiana’s maternal and infant health crisis
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (684+ words) Indiana continues to face one of the most pressing public health challenges in the nation, but a new multi-million-dollar investment aims to shift outcomes for mothers and babies across the state." Indiana University Health announced March 16 it has awarded $3.7 million…...
Indy Residents react to Turning Point USA, Indiana schools news
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (663+ words) When Governor Mike Braun issued a proclamation in March reaffirming freedom of speech and encouraging Indiana schools to facilitate student organizations like Turning Point USA, the announcement carried different weight depending on who received it. The March 11 proclamation, announced alongside…...
When the Spotlight Hits the Game, Black Artists Take Center Stage
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (652+ words) When the lights come up on a championship court, most eyes are fixed on the game. The buzzer. The movement. The moment. But behind every major sporting event " behind the spectacle that draws thousands into arenas and millions to their…...
Live in the moment
1+ week, 6+ day ago (269+ words) Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." God does not change. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God is our solid rock. Even as life…...
Black media: A voice our communities need
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (597+ words) As Black Press Week is upon us, our communities have a moment to reflect on the hardships and successes of Black media. Various media outlets across the nation have evolved to include the perspective of Black Americans and many outlets…...
Ending race-based test helps Black kidney patients
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (635+ words) A national policy change that ends use of a race-based test has been linked to shorter waiting times for Black patients who need a kidney transplant. When Congress established it in 1984, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) was given…...
More IPS graduates are attending college, here's the program that's helping
1+ week, 5+ day ago (338+ words) More Indianapolis Public Schools graduates are choosing higher education. College enrollment rates are rising across the district. "Senior year, I was confused on where I wanted to go. I didn't really know where I wanted to go, so I applied…...
Mayor Hogsett, IMPD announce safety plans ahead of spring break
1+ week, 6+ day ago (603+ words) Mayor Joe Hogsett joined IMPD Chief Tanya Terry and OPHS Director Andrew Merkley on March 10 to outline youth safety plans ahead of spring breaks and the arrival of warmer weather, including activation of a Connection Center during peak evenings. The…...