Community Connection

Sisters For The Cure/Race For The Cure. Today we spoke to The Loverman Jerry Wade, Dr. Bowling and Dawn Hughes, Susan G Komen Ambassador and Breast Cancer Survivor! on Community Connection! Indianapolis Race for the Cure®  Saturday, April 28, 2018 Historic Military Park at White River State Park “On April 28th, join the Sisters for […]

Indiana Civil Rights Commission EVENTS! National Fair Housing Month “INDIANAPOLIS—April marks National Fair Housing Month and The Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act with a month of events including community outreach, free training and an interactive social media campaign titled #50YearsFurther. To kick-off this commemorative month, events […]

Policing Black Bodies How Black Lives Are Surveilled and How to Work for Change by ANGELA J. HATTERY AND EARL SMITH Check out the book here on Rowman: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442276956/Policing-Black-Bodies-How-Black-Lives-Are-Surveilled-and-How-to-Work-for-Change Check out the book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Policing-Black-Bodies-Surveilled-Change/dp/1442276959 Description: “From Trayvon Martin to Freddie Gray, the stories of police violence against Black people are too often in the […]

Steward Speaker Series, TODAY APRIL 10th 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm An Evening with Earvin “Magic” Johnson Purchase tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/view-event/id/137335/chk/1bb2/ TODAY !!!  Tue Apr 10, 2018 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm JW Marriott – Downtown Indianapolis Marriott , 350 W. Maryland St. Info: “Join Steward Speakers as we host an evening with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, #32, 5 Time NBA Champion, Chairman and CEO […]

Brooke’s Place TRANSFORMING GRIEF TO HOPE AT BROOKE’S PLACE “At Brooke’s Place, children learn to honor and cherish the loved ones that they carry in their heart. Through peer support groups and therapy services (individual/family counseling), children learn they are not alone. Together, they learn to recognize, express and embrace their thoughts, questions and feelings […]

Today on Community Connection we spoke to State Rep. Cherrish Pryor of District 94! She highlighted town meetings to attend and new bills to take affect! Indiana Black Legislative Caucus 3rd Annual Town Hall Series When: Noon to 2PM Indianapolis – April 7th  Julia M Carson Center 300 E Fall Creek Pkwy North Dr. Indianapolis, […]

1-1:30PM Congresswoman Susan Brooks on Community Connection. 1:30-2PM Congressman Andre Carson on Community Connection! He serves the 7th Congressional District of INDIANA. We are speaking about Martin Luther King Jr. An event will be taking place tomorrow: APRIL 4, 2018 AT 10:30 A.M. Still We Reach: Community Reflection & Conversation Landmark for Peace Memorial 1702 N. […]

United Way HANDRAISERS FOR 100 Hand Raisers for 100 April 19, 2018 One hour of impact. One big celebration for United Way of Central Indiana’s 100th Anniversary United Way of Central Indiana has been making our community a stronger, more vibrant place to live for 100 years! In commemoration of this milestone and our local community […]

Happy Resurrection Weekend! God’s Grace Community Church We are joined today by Pastor Dr. Steven Thompson from God’s Grace Community Church. He is speaking to us about their Resurrection Weekend Plans! TONIGHT at 7PM! Join God’s Grace Community Church for Resurrection Weekend 2018! Bishop Steven L. Thompson, Lady Joann and the entire God’s Grace family […]

Tindley Summit We were joined today by our friends at Tindley Summit. This great school could be the fit for your children! 3698 Dubarry Road Indianapolis, IN 46226 (317) 777-6830 (844) 273-2820 (fax) About Tindley Summit: “Operated by Tindley Accelerated Schools, Tindley Summit Elementary is a school designed to spark higher levels of academic achievement, […]

Today on Community Connection, we great conversation with our friends at INHP, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Houseing Partnership. Contact INHP: (317) 610-4663 and https://www.inhp.org/ About INHP:  “For 30 years, the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership® (INHP) has been dedicated to long-term, successful homeownership and thriving, sustainable neighborhoods. We prepare low and moderate-income people for homeownership through homebuyer education, […]

Today on Community Connection we had a full 2 hours of Open Lines. We love to have open lines and let your voice be heard! Catch Community Connection each weekday from 1-3PM on AM1310 The Light and Praiseindy.com