@kwellscomm PraiseIndy.com Political News — Leadership changes are being made on the Hill for Democrats. New York Democrat Chuck Schumer will be the new Senate Minority Leader. Democrats chose Schumer in a closed meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday. Schumer noted that the Dems are still processing last week’s election results, which he called unexpected. He said […]

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"As a descendant of people who were denied the right to read, to now have the opportunity to serve and lead the institution that is the national symbol of knowledge, is a historic moment," Carla Hayden said at her swearing-in ceremony.

Former "Black Men For Bernie" founder is campaigning for Trump. He has no concerns about Trump's flirtation with racism.

@kwellscomm PraiseIndy.com News & Sports  –  It’s back to work and school after the three-day holiday weekend on this warm Tuesday in Indy. Indianapolis Metro Police are looking into another deadly shooting on the city’s east side. It happened just before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 1000 block of Kealing Avenue. When police arrived on the scene, […]

@kwellscomm PraiseIndy.com News & Sports Locally… Happy Monday, on this day to be extra aware in both, the morning and afternoon drive-time rushes. More school buses will be out today because Indianapolis Public Schools and several other school districts like Warren Township and Noblesville head back to class. For IPS, alone, more than 30,000 students are starting […]

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On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, the Mothers of the Movement took the stage to share why they are supporting Hillary Clinton for president during an emotional and heart-wrenching address to delegates. Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland – who was found dead hanging in a jail cell after an “unlawful traffic stop” […]

Donna Brazile, a stalwart supporter of the Democratic Party, has been the ultimate political insider and strategist for decades. So it comes as no surprise that she was tapped to replace ousted Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Brazile, 56, a native of Louisiana, was selected Sunday to serve as interim chairwoman of the convention. Schultz stepped […]

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The tennis great's decision comes right before the start of the Olympic Games, where she will be representing the U.S.

In the end, Sanders threw his full support behind Clinton as he had done two weeks ago when they first appeared together in New Hampshire --referencing their 25-year relationship and Clinton's ability to lead through tenured positions in public service.

"Black Men for Bernie" joined a rally in support of Bernie Sanders in Philadelphia. The organization says Sanders has long fought the battle to end racial inequality.

"Hillary Clinton will make a great president and I am proud to stand with her today," Sanders said.

@kwellscomm PraiseIndy.com News & Sports A young father accused of beating his six-week-old son to death is now facing multiple charges, including murder. The charges against Isaac Hicks were announced Thursday. Police say the infant was rushed to the hospital on June 6 and he was pronounced dead. Court documents indicate the infant had a list of traumatizing injuries […]