Only 18 percent of Marion County educators are teachers of color, compared to the 66 percent of non-White students. But a federal grant recently awarded to the Beech Grove City Schools district could help increase the number of teachers of color and improve student learning.

The number of diverse Hoosier students who graduate from high school increased over the past 10 years but there are still equity gaps among students who are prepared to succeed in college.

Although students and teachers are out of school for the summer, equity and inclusion is still a hot topic in Indianapolis Public Schools.

Parents and a principal are calling on Indianapolis Public Schools to change enrollment polices that lead to a disproportionate number of white students at the district’s most popular choice programs.

An external review on the death of a Black female doctor found the medical management and technical care she received from Indiana University Health did not contribute to her death. But the review also found a lack of empathy and compassion in the delivery of her care, according to a news release from IU Health on Wednesday.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, one of the area's largest youth organizations, is in need of volunteers to serve as role models.

Newfields President Charles Venable resigned Wednesday after a job posting that cited the museum's "traditional, core, white art audience."

WFYI's Jill Ditmire spoke with Danicia Malone, urban planner and founding member of Blackspace Indianapolis, the group partnering with the Arts Council of Indianapolis to present four programs.

More than 100 volunteers will participate in a Day of Service in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 5 by painting 50 utility poles to reflect the many countries represented by people within the International Marketplace.

Separate meetings will be held for students, staff and faculty. An all-campus meeting will complete the day's events.