Articles tagged as: racism
July 6, 2022
West Lafayette passes resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
The city joined Tippecanoe County and Lafayette, which approved similar resolutions last month, spurred on by area Human Rights Commissions and the local health department.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
Indianapolis Public Library hires new diversity, inclusion and equity officer
A new diversity, equity, and inclusion officer is working to improve Indianapolis Public Library's working environment amid complaints of discrimination and inequality.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
Indianapolis Public Library hires new diversity, equity and inclusion officer
A new diversity, equity, and inclusion officer has been hired in response to complaints in 2020 of racism and discrimination at the Indianapolis Public Library.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2021
FBI probing fire, slur at Black Indiana councilman's home
A fire that badly damaged a Black Connersville City Council member's home in eastern Indiana is being investigated by the FBI after a racial slur was found spray painted at the house.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021
Indy Library Board Names Interim CEO, But Union Wants More Change
The Indianapolis Public Library board of trustees named chief public information officer Jack Helling as interim CEO during a regular board meeting Monday. The board will conduct a national search for a CEO.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2021
Indianapolis Public Library CEO To Step Down After Accounts Of Bias In The Workplace
The move comes after months of accounts from current and former employees who said they experienced instances of racism, sexism and ableism from library leadership, including Nytes.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2021
Indianapolis Public Library Staff Call On CEO To Resign
Indianapolis Public Library staff called on IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes during a trustees meeting July 26.
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
Former Indianapolis Public Library Board Member Says City-County Council Aware Of Racism, Didn’t Act
A former IndyPL board member, who was appointed to the position by the council, said councilors never asked about her experiences on the board, but when she told them about mistreatment involving racism and sexism from IndyPL leadership, nothing happened.
Read MoreJune 10, 2021
'Black Women Are Targeted': Racial Reckoning In Indianapolis Public Library
Black women who have worked as employees or board members of the Indianapolis Public Library describe a "taxing" and discriminatory atmosphere within the organization.
Read MoreJune 9, 2021
Newfields New Board Chair Discusses Museum's New Vision
A controversial job posting by Newfields last February included wording many viewed as elitist and racist and led to the president's resignation. The first Black woman to lead the Newfields Board of Trustees has been elected and discusses implementing positive changes.
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