For 43 years first on FM and then on AM and FM, WTLC has broadcast live from Indiana Black Expo and made news and controversy as WTLC personalities and hosts interviewed elected officials and community leaders at Expo time about key issues facing Indianapolis’ African-American community.  This year’s 43rd Indiana Black Expo was no exception. […]

How was this year’s 43rd Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration? That’s what Afternoons with Amos asked in the 10th annual community evaluation of the long time major event.  Listeners were asked “What was good, What was not so good and what could be improved” for next year’s Black Expo.  Listeners were also asked if they […]

Thursday, July 18 IBE Education Conference Presented by Indiana Civil Rights Commission and Cummins Inc. The 6th annual conference provides teachers, administrators, and others concerned with education with resources, best practices and professional development training in the area of cultural competency. Theme: Redefining 21st Century Learning Keynote and Plenary Speakers: Dr. Marvin Thompson, Chief Academic […]

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Tomorrow it is all about dressing for success!  It is the annual job fair. Date: July 18, 2013 Time: 12pm – 5pm Location: 500 Ballroom of the Indiana Convention Center Business Attire Preferred click here for more information

Wednesday, July 17 IBE BUSINESS CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY KEY BANK Cont. City of Indianapolis Construction Roundtable In 2004, the Indiana Construction Roundtable began an effort to change the way we build things. This owner driven initiative was called the ICR Diversity Initiative, and its purpose was to make a meaningful change to the way that […]

On the eve of Indiana Black Expo and with community concerned about violence in Indianapolis and other Indiana cities and the fall out of the Trayvon Martin case, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence visited Afternoons with Amos.  In his most extended interview on the program since becoming Governor, Pence talked with Amos and listeners on a […]

For over a half century Dick Gregory has entertained and challenged audiences around the world.  Not just with his comedy, but with speaking truth to power. To exposing, in his view, the sins and lies and mistruths of governments and the power structure.  In a powerful, honest interview, Dick Gregory appeared on Afternoons with Amos […]

This week Indiana Black Expo released the 2012 State of Our Black Youth Report, a massive 236 page statistical analysis and narrative on the health and well-being of African-American youth in Indiana. Simultaneous press conferences were held in sixteen cities across the state: Anderson, East Chicago, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Gary, Hammond, Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, Kokomo, […]

UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION & LINKS: The Indianapolis Recorder, nation’s third oldest Black newspaper, has joined the chorus of community reaction and concern about last weekend’s 29th Circle City Classic Football Game and Parade. The community reaction was strong and spirited on the annual Community Evaluation of Classic on Afternoons with Amos, Monday. Now the […]

Afternoons with Amos talked to a wide range of special guests during our broadcasts during the 42nd Indiana Black Expo.  We talked with Indiana Governor candidates Democratic John Gregg, Republican Rep. Mike Pence and outgoing Governor and Purdue President-elect Mitch Daniels. We were privileged to talk with living history: entertainer/activist/humanitarian Harry Belafonte and actress Pam […]

UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION: Services have been set for Glenn L. Howard, the feisty, outspoken community activist, who served our African-American community as a member of the City County Council and as a State Senator who died Monday evening (July 2nd) after a long illness.  He was 72. Calling for Glenn Howard will be this […]

Every Monday, officials of Indiana Black Expo will appear on the air to talk about Black events many events and activities. Click the links below to hear about Specific Events you’re interested in. Antoinette Holt of the Indiana State Department of Health and Kelly Mitchell of FSSA talk about this year’s InShape Indiana Black & […]