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Indy Convergence Program Hopes To Help People Make Their Way Through COVID-19 Crisis

Courtesy Indy Convergence

Indianapolis' Near West neighborhoods are some of the city's most diverse, and all connect directly with the White River. Local nonprofit Indy Convergence has worked with residents for years on creative ways to improve the landscape and livability of the area. Its latest project, A Rising Tide, includes outdoor performances along the river and on a floating stage.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with Artistic Director and co-chair of the Visibility Task Force Robert Negron about how A Rising Tide hopes to help people make their way through the COVID-19 crisis.

Negron joined the conversation by phone.

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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