A community forum is taking place right now in Indy on the northeast side to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day–an event which highlights the importance of education, prevention, testing, treatment, services and advocacy in the Black Community around the issue of HIV/AIDS. Friday’s event is helmed by the Minority Health Coalition of Marion County with […]

Scholar, educator Aldon D. Morris is taking us on a historic journey as he helps to rewrite the history of sociology and acknowledges the groundbreaking work of W. E. B. Du Bois’ in the founding of the discipline. In Morris’ latest book, The Scholar Denied: W.E.B. Du Bois and the Birth of Modern Sociology, he calls […]

Scholar, educator Aldon D. Morris is taking us on a historic journey as he helps to rewrite the history of sociology and acknowledges the groundbreaking…

The Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP ( @IndyNAACP ) is asking tough questions when it comes to the future of Indianapolis Public Schools ( @IPSSchools ) and the educations of the children here in the city. Among the questions is this central one, “Is there a great school in every neighborhood?” In light of the 2015 strategic plan that […]

Healthcare is important for your overall well-being. Affordable healthcare makes sure you don’t break the bank when getting that care for routine maintenance or emergencies. Open enrollment season is now here and Healthcare.gov CEO, Kevin Counihan spent some time with us here on Access Indy to give us all the skinny you need. Click the […]

Get In the Know With Kim’s Thursday PraiseIndy.com News & Sports Headlines As Pope Francis prepares to speak to a joint meeting of Congress this morning in Washington DC, before heading off to New York City later today, here in Indy we’re dealing with the latest rash of crime that’s affecting victims who’re younger and […]

Indiana Color of Pride events kick off this evening with a reception and a special screening of Mo’Nique’s film “Blackbird.” The timing of the organization’s celebration events come weeks after Pride celebrations in Indianapolis where success was fueled by taking a stance against perceived discrimination from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It’s also coincidentally well-timed […]

Teen Unemployment Opportunity Fair Friday Evening In Indianapolis Jun 12, 2015, 01:15 PM ET By Kim Wells News Anchor-Radio One/Indianapolis More from Kim, here. Follow Kim on Twitter: @kwellscomm Improving the economics of our community’s youth is on tap this evening as a part of a collaborative effort of community partners. Our youth want summer jobs and […]

A steakhouse known for delivering plate after plate of steak grilled up to the diner’s perfection is helping backyard “BBQer’s” grill their perfect meats this Memorial Day weekend–the official opening of the Summer grilling season. Click the media player below to grab a tip or two from Longhorn Steakhouse’s executive chef to have a great […]

Most seasoned travelers know that planning is the key to getting the most out of a trip and squeezing out all of its value. A worthy goal for maxing out that fun and value involves more than just knowing about the lowest airfares or best prices for accommodations, it requires knowing about about destinations, events and logistics. […]

Get in the Know with Kim’s Friday News & Headlines Governor Pence is blaming the media for the national outrage over the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. In an interview with a local radio station (down the dial), Pence called the concerns “understandable,” but said the bill has been “misconstrued” and urged Hoosiers to read it for […]

It’s Christmas Eve 2014. For procrastinators, Dec. 24 begins your holiday shopping season. While others who live their lives by schedules, datebooks and planning ahead would freak out, you enjoy heading out to the mall in the hustle and bustle. And, for those who don’t necessarily “enjoy” it, but just “have to get ‘er done”–don’t […]