Community Connection

Community Connection Monday, March 4th, 2024 Join us today on Community Connection as we welcome Journalist, Author, & Documentary Filmmaker Sandra Chapman on the show as she tells us all about the upcoming screening of her new film, “The Girl in the Yellow Scarf”! Then Jennifer Adamany of the BBB of Indianapolis returns to alert […]

Community Connection Friday, March 1st, 2024 Our series with the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus rolls into the new month as we are joined by State Representative Robin Shackleford to update us on all things legislative, including the stoppage of Senate Bill 52! We then welcome Radio One’s very own Deon Levingston to the show for […]

Community Connection Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 A power-packed day today on Community Connection, Dr. Therron Williams returns to talk more Black History in the Bible & he didn’t come alone! Dr. Nick Peterson & Dr. Thomas Brown also join in the conversation!

Community Connection Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 An abbreviated edition of Community Connection today as Founder, President, & CEO of Faith, Hope, & Love Communities Merlin Gonzales joins us to speak about their latest endeavor: tackling food insecurity.

Community Connection Monday, February 26th, 2024 We kick off a new week with Open Lines today on Community Connection, covering our listeners most concerning topics. Then, we shift gears & welcome the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce’s Founder, Anita Williams, as well as Public Relations Director, Thomas Griffin to the show to tell us all […]

Community Connection Friday, February 23rd, 2024 Today on Community Connection, we continue our series with the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus with Vice Chairwoman, Representative Carolyn Jackson! We then open the lines for Week in Review & more Black History! Featuring Contributing Analyst, James Patterson!

Community Connection Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 Open Lines to kick off today’s rendition of Community Connection. We are then joined by internationally renowned dramatic soprano, Angela Brown as well as the Indianapolis Opera General Director, David Starkey as they tell us all about their upcoming sowing of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird! We keep the fun rolling […]

Community Connection Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 A episode brimming with Black History on today’s Community Connection! We kick off the show with retired IMPD Officer Sherron Franklin stopping updating us on the BHM Badge incident! Then, manager of Public Relations for the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis Hyacinth Rucker informs us on how you can celebrate […]

Community Connection Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 On this Tuesday edition of Community Connection, we kick off an abbreviated week with a recap of the incredible All-Star Weekend events and activities with our own Deon Levingston & the Voice Box of Indiana, Hot 100.9’s B-Swift! Then, we get serious about the mental health of black men […]

Community Connection Friday, February 16th, 2024 Our ongoing series with the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus continues as we are joined by Indiana State Senator Greg Taylor to update us on the current session at the Statehouse! Also, all eyes are on Indy for NBA All-Star Weekend! Deon Levingston stops in with all you need to […]

Community Connection Thursday, February 15th, 2024 Tragedy strikes yet again in America’s heartland. Today on Community Connection, we open the show discussing the mass shooting which took place at the Kansas City Chief’s Celebratory Parade and what it will take to implement common sense gun control laws. We shift gears in our second hour as […]

Community Connection Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 Happy Valentine’s Day! On today’s Community Connection, we are one day away from the Tip-Off of NBA All-Star Weekend! Join us as we cover all that you need to know, from the people in the know! Featuring contributing analyst, James Patterson!