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Community Connection Wednesday September 25th

 

40TH ANNUAL HBCU COLLEGE FAIR

TOMORROW, Thursday September 26th 6PM – 9PM

Crispus Attucks High School

ALSO

THIS FRIDAY – HBCU Scholarship Opportunity Network

*This event is for seniors with an unweighted 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. College recruiters interview students and present on-site offers including Full Academic Scholarships, Presidental Scholarships and more. Last year the total value of scholarships offered was $5.2 million .*

Invitation only: Students please see high school counselors for more information

About:

“Historically Black Colleges and Universities play an important role in cultivating the most talented African American professionals in medicine, law, education, nursing, business, STEM, and other areas. This spectacular event will showcase different HBCUs from across the country and give students and parents the opportunity to speak with admissions counselors directly.”

https://ibacindy.com/hbcu-college-fair

 

 

Payday Lenders

PAYDAY Lenders have collected more than $300 Million in finance charges from Hoosier Families and Communities.

We discussed this on Community Connection with the Indianapolis Urban LeagueIndiana Institute for Working Families, and Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network

In Studio Guest:

Erin Macey – Senior Policy Analyst for the Indiana Institute for Working Families

Mark Russell – Director of Advocacy & Family Services for the Indianapolis Urban League

Logan Charlesworth – Network and Resources Manager at the INDIANA ASSETS & OPPORTUNITY NETWORK

Community Connection with Tina Cosby

Source: Radio One Digital / Radio One Digital