Articles tagged as: racial justice
September 9, 2020
New Study Examines Why, How Marion County Residents Lose Homes
From 2014 to 2018, Marion County had a housing loss rate of 4.9 percent. About 17,500 households lost their homes each year. New America's Yuliya Panfil says the report takes a deep dive into census statistics to find which neighborhoods are in danger.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
Report Shows Home Lending Disparity In Marion County
Black residents in Indianapolis continue to face inequity and disparity when it comes to home ownership and home loan lending.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2020
WNBA Players Advocate For Social Justice
The WNBA stood with major sporting leagues across the country postponing games for several days last week.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2020
Libraries Getting Money For Materials On Racial Injustice
After the death of George Floyd by police and the ensuing protests, many libraries were overwhelmed by requests for materials.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2020
PUP Launches New Line To Amplify Movement For Racial Equality
From WFYI's Arts and Culture Desk, Jill Ditmire spoke with PUP Executive Director Turae Dabney about its ongoing dedication to solving community issues.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2020
Special Prosecutor Requests Grand Jury To Handle 'Final Task' Of Investigation Into Shooting Of Dreasjon Reed
Madison County Deputy Prosecutor Rosemary Khoury said during a briefing that the grand jury process was the "final task" of the investigation into the May 6 shooting death of 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2020
Lawyer For IMPD Officers Says Indictments Fueled By 'Misguided Motivation To Criminalize Legitimate Police Action'
A press conference was held today by the attorney of two IMPD officers who were indicted last week after an investigation of a use-of-force incident that occurred on May 31. The two officers appeared in court virtually today.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2020
Black Caucus On Holcomb Racial Equity Plan: Good Start, But Jury's Still Out
Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus say Gov. Eric Holcomb's announced steps on addressing racial inequity are a start -- but still far from what's necessary to fix the state's pervasive problems.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2020
Holcomb Announces New Cabinet Officer For Equity, Mandates Body Cameras
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he wants to be a barrier buster to help reduce racial inequality in the Hoosier State.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2020
Allen County Prosecutor To Try 50 Protesters, Drop Charges Against 45
About 140 protesters were charged, mostly on misdemeanor charges such as disorderly conduct, after Black Lives Matter protests in downtown Fort Wayne on May 29-30 and June 14. About 50 of those cases are pending.
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