The age old topic that raises the ire as well as more questions is the “Stop Snitching” code that is in full effect mostly in black communities. Chino delivers very real and honest dialogue on not only the origin of this but, it also speaks to the upbringing of the children who are now the […]
One solution that gets tossed out a lot is mentoring. Some feel that mentors will solve all and have just as much as an effect if not more than actual parents. The panel tackles that and also asks the question, “Is Mentoring alone enough to solve a lot of the issues in present day Indianapolis?” […]
The violence in Indianapolis has seemingly reached an all time high and everyone wants to know, what do we do to curb it? An affected generation provides answers and solutions. Amos Brown compiled a very astute yet youthful panel to tackle the pressing issues in today’s Indianapolis. IMPD Chief Rick Hite Speaks on Indy’s […]
Monument Circle in the Heart of Downtown is where Indianapolis has come to Celebrate Major Occasions or just to hang out. Saturday, July 12, it was a special scene as hundreds came downtown as dusk for Indy United, a reaffirmation of support for police after the tragic death of IMPD officer Perry Renn. And a […]
In an expansive Afternoons with Amos interview, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Rick Hite explained his department’s summer crime fighting and crime prevention program and strategies. The Chief also took calls of concern from listeners about crime problems in their neighborhoods and a desire to see and feel more engagement from IMPD officers in neighborhood crime. […]
In another effort to insure that YOUR LIFE MATTERS Council Democrats and the Fraternal Order of Police came together in a new proposal that could help reduce crime and revitalize Indianapolis neighborhoods by bringing vacant properties and empty lots back to life and provide rent-free homes for public safety officers, including IMPD Officers and Sheriff’s […]
When we at AM1310 The Light talk about YOUR LIFE MATTERS it includes the most precious and vulnerable among us – Indy newest residents – babies – and their mothers. Especially new moms in their teens or between ages 18 and 19. The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana along with the Department of Public Safety […]
A personal tragedy involving an overdose of prescription drugs that impacted an Indianapolis family has led to something positive that can help prevent similar tragedies. Marion County Sheriff John Layton has teamed up with Drug Free Marion County to provide a safe, no questions asked way for Indianapolis/Marion County residents to safely dispose of their […]
YOUR LIFE MATTERS WEEK – AFTERNOONS WITH AMOS. What do Indianapolis African-American teens feel about the issues plaguing our city and community? How do they feel about the rising level of violence? Is it true that there’s nothing for teens and young people to do in Indianapolis? What would teens like to learn in their […]
She’s come a long way from the girl ridiculed by people throughout social media and who was even asked by defense attorney Don West if she…
YOUR LIFE MATTERS WEEK – AFTERNOONS WITH AMOS. For the past two months Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Chief Rick Hite and Indianapolis/Marion County Public Safety Director Troy Riggs have been and the command staffs of the IMPD have been meeting with a wide range of community and neighborhood groups and holding meetings on all sides of […]
AFTERNOONS WITH AMOS – YOUR LIFE MATTERS WEEK. There’s been a lot of debate and conversation on what Indianapolis churches are or are not doing to help reduce violence in our streets and neighborhoods. many are concerned that the church isn’t doing enough to engage teens and young adults and providing positive alternatives for them. […]
