Residents of the historically Black neighborhood have pushed back for months against the proposed development from Metrobloks, a California-based data center developer.

"Were after you Bray, like no one has ever come after you before!" President Trump blamed Indiana Senate leader Rodric Bray over the rejected congressional redistricting plan.

Cancellation of the dinner follows other widespread changes after President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Braun ended many DEI policies in government and public institutions.

Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to target fraud and abuse in Indiana’s welfare programs. Some of it puts the state in line with new federal requirements, but some Democrats worry it could cut eligible Hoosiers from benefits aimed at helping them.

Earlier this month, Meeks was awarded a prestigious Creative Capital grant for Unsung Giants, a project celebrating under-recognized Indiana jazz legends.