The South Bend event was held for local African-American leaders to talk about their experiences with the candidate.

Faith leaders publicly appealed to elected officials to fund initiatives including a national program called the Peacemaker Fellowship.

Buttigieg's speech emphasized the need to confront systemic racism with targeted policies, on everything from health care disparities to school segregation to income inequality.

Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg said there are several reasons he opened the South Bend office - like preparation for the Indiana primary in May.

South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg unveiled his economic plan last week, pushing to increase the minimum wage and expand unions.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has faced criticism over his admitted failure to produce a diverse police force in South Bend.

Buttigieg referenced the recent controversy over President Donald Trumps racist tweets, condemning them while cautioning Democrats not to allow Trump to steal all the oxygen from the conversation.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg updated the citys Common Council Monday night on his progress in addressing the police shooting of Eric Logan on June 16. He announced no specific plans, but gave a general preview of things to come.

More than two weeks after the fatal shooting of a black man in South Bend by a white police officer, ministers from across the city gathered to call for spiritual guidance. They also gave Mayor Pete Buttigieg a packet of recommendations to begin healing the city.

Thursday night, residents of South Bend gathered to watch their mayor on a national stage in the first Democratic presidential debate.