Today on community Connection we spoke to Rev. Ajabu about this months townhall meeting. We also spoke to Crime Beat Reporter Steve Jefferson from WTHR about a dead body found this morning at 1:39am. Lastly we spoke to Indiana Minority Health Coalition’s Tony Gillespie and Vanessa Summers. We discussed IMHC’s diabetes prevention program Change Your Lifestyle, […]
Join us today as we speak to David Rosenberg, the Operations Officer of Indianapolis Public Schools. The Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent is recommending that Arlington, Broad Ripple and Northwest high schools be closed, leaving the district with four high schools. District administrators proposed converting Arlington and Northwest into middle schools starting the 2018-19 school year […]
Today we spoke on the Health Care Act, Black Businesses, and on the Hair Care industry.
Today we spoke on Racism. A college professor who recently appeared on Fox News to defend a Black Lives Matter event in which only black people were invited has been fired.
A great variety show today on Community Connection with Friday Host Tony Lamant. We started the day speaking to an amazing woman who just turned 100 this past Wednesday. She shared insights she has gained throughout life and answered your calls. We cannot wait to have her back! We then spoke to Author Charles Moore […]
Today we had two great conversations and topics. First we spoke to Faryal M Khatri, the ISNA Communications Coordinator of the Indianapolis Center for Interfaith Cooperation and Indiana Muslim Alliance of Indiana Board Member. She helped inform us about the Muslim Faith and touched on the violence taking place towards Muslims in America. Next we […]
Join us as we speak to Vice Principal of Lighthouse Christian Academy Dewayne Pinkney. This school is at the center of a LGBT Voucher Debate. This Private School is receiving tax payers dollars and discriminating against those who identify as LGBT+ for admission into their school.
You do not want to miss the Black and Minority Health Fair! Thursday, July 13 Opening Ceremony 3:00PM-4:00PM Hours of Fair 4:00PM-8:00PM Friday, July 14 1:00PM-7:00PM Saturday, July 15 10:00AM-8:00PM Sunday, July 16 12:00-6:00PM * Please note: Registration for Health Screenings closes an hour before the health fair closes each day Preview Night: Seniors/ People […]
Today we spoke to Rachel Halleck, the Senior Director of the Fresh Start Recovery Center,. Check out the website at voain.org On August 31st, 2015 Volunteers of America of Indiana started an important and unique program that focuses on helping mothers involved in the Department of Child Services (DCS) recover from opioid, heroin, and other drug […]
Today we spoke on Juneteenth. An event at Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 210 E. 34th Street indianapolis, Indiana. This Monday 6:30 pm ! Panelists will be: Dr Chalmer Thompson, Derrick Slack, and Anthony Murdock 2nd. We also spoke about African American History and how it will be taught in schools
Today we spoke about many great topics. We spoke with Adam Baker – the Press Secretary for the Indiana Department of Education. We spoke to Kristian Stricklen the IPS Public Information Director. We also spoke to a child advocates organization.
Today we spent the majority of the show talking about the rates that African American girls are getting suspended in school. This is inexcusable. Tune in to hear all the comments on the topic commercial free! Also, check out this great opportunity! 21st Annual Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Run Saturday, June 24th 8:00am – Riverside Park […]