diversity

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Race for Equality and Change is an initiative that works to bring more diversity to the sport at all levels.

There are only 12 superintendents of color leading the Indiana's 291 school districts.

This year's sold-out Gen Con drew in more than 71,000 gamers to Indianapolis. The convention’s growth over the years has included a more diverse attendance. Organizers of the event have established several initiatives to make the convention, and tabletop gaming, more inclusive.

Kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis got to sit in the driver's seat this week and learn about STEM skills used in racecars.

Millions of dollars will be dedicated to Indianapolis park enhancements in the coming years. An opportunity for diverse businesses to apply for the work happens this week.

Indiana University School of Medicine has selected a leader for a new role that oversees the school’s efforts on diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

Newfields has a new leader at the helm. WFYI’s Terri Dee speaks with the President and CEO of Newfields Colette Pierce Burnette about her non-traditional path to Newfields and her ideas to blend education and the museum’s offerings for children.

Health experts say lack of representation in clinical trials leads to widening health disparities and ballooning health care costs.

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.