Abriana Herron
Abriana Herron is a Morning Edition newscaster and reporter at WFYI. She was previously a freelance reporter for several publications including The Indiana Citizen, Fashion Dive and The Indianapolis Star.
While freelancing, Abriana covered issues of voting access, racial disparities, local policies and education. Before joining public media, Abriana was a religion reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, the nation’s fourth-oldest Black-owned newspaper. At the Recorder, she reported on how Black churches impacted the daily lives of Indianapolis residents.
In 2022, Abriana was also a journalism fellow for The Gerontological Society of America, where she covered the experiences of older Black female veterans in Indianapolis. She was also a Report for America Corps Member. When not reporting, you could find Abriana at a bowling alley with her family or a local coffee shop reading a book.
Contact Abriana at aherron@wfyi.org and follow her on X at @abri_onyai
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Indianapolis renters face some of the highest eviction rates in the country, not only compared to other cities in Indiana, but to many major metros across the nation. -
Three Black Indianapolis artists are at the center of a new documentary in the works that explores themes of creativity, community and resilience. -
The 25th anniversary of the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival is the weekend. -
Students from across the country gathered in downtown Indianapolis this week to kick off the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo. -
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s 5-year strategic plan includes three focus areas: supporting officers and staff, building trust within the community and enhancing safety throughout the city. -
Housing is cheaper in Indiana, compared with other states, but the state’s eviction rate is still one of the highest in the country. -
An investigation into a mental health facility in Lawrence has uncovered widespread allegations of violence, abuse and neglect. Now, that facility — Options Behavioral Health Hospital — is set to close. An interview with Mirror Indy health reporter Mary Claire Molloy who talks about her reporting that brought these issues to light. -
The Power of TRU Generations conference is an event focused on highlighting issues of youth violence and mental health in Indianapolis. It was hosted by 11 Black young men affected by violence in the city. -
Citizens Energy Group is suing the Indianapolis Housing Agency. The utility company claims IHA has breached their contract by not paying gas, water and sewer utility services at Laurelwood and Rowney Terrace Apartments. -
Martindale Brightwood's five-year plan focuses on issues like housing and infrastructure, arts and culture, economic development and environmental justice.
