Arts & Culture

PUP Launches New Line To Amplify Movement For Racial Equality

By Jill Ditmire

Published August 26, 2020 at 12:00 AM EDT

People for Urban Progress Executive Director Turae Dabney.

People for Urban Progress, better known as PUP, is making a new line of backpacks and t-shirts to amplify the movement for racial equality.

The Indianapolis nonprofit is known for its dedication to re-purposing, and its new materials include used swimming pool covers. From WFYI's Arts and Culture Desk, Jill Ditmire spoke with PUP Executive Director Turae Dabney about its ongoing dedication to solving community issues.

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Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.

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