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After a very tense weekend in the state of Indiana, Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and public safety officials will hold a news conference to discuss the events of the weekend at 1:30PM EST. http://a%20href=
Sunday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Joe Hogsett and IMPD Chief Randal Taylor will hold a press conference regarding the events of the past two nights. Watch the press conference here:
Across the country people are outraged, hurt, and angry at the countless number of deaths of African Americans at the hands of police–including that of Indianapolis’ own, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed. Recently, a Minneapolis officer was seen kneeling on the neck of a man named George Floyd during an arrest. As Floyd said numerous times that […]
According to WISH-TV and IMPD, three people have lost their lives in 3 separate shootings overnight. Police say that none of the incidents involved the police. It is still unclear what led to the fatal shootings. Slightly before midnight, officers were called to the area of Talbot and Vermont on reports of a person shot. […]
According to WISH-TV and Greenwood Police Department Assistant Chief of Police, Matthew Fillenwarth, Greenwood Mall is closing due to “recent events.” The mall closed its doors at 12noon on Saturday with no word on when they will reopen. Other than that, no official details were available on the closing of the mall. Greenwood police however […]
Mayor Joe Hogsett and Chief Randal Taylor will hold a press conference addressing Friday night’s protesting events and speaking on Saturday night's planned protest.
Across the country people are outraged by the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.
The city of Indianapolis is slowly reopening. On Wednesday, Mayor Joe Hogsett and Dr. Virginia Caine of Marion County Health announced their modified stage 3 plan to the Back on Track plan issued by Gov. Holcomb. Starting June 1, Stage 3 Will Begin With The Following Restrictions:Â The limit on public gatherings will increase to […]
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On Thursday, May 21, The African American Legacy Fund took over our airwaves to talk about COVID-19 and its impact on the African American Community. Throughout the day various medical professionals talked with Ashmac and B Swift about ways to stay safe, statics of COVID-19 positive cases in African Americans, how to stay safe while […]
According to WISH-TV, Salon workers in the Indianapolis area are planning to protest Wednesday in response to Mayor Hogsett‘s plans to delay the reopening of salons. In other Indiana counties, Gov. Holcomb gave salons, barbershops, and nail salons the green light to reopen on May 11. However, Hogsett won’t allow those services to reopen in […]
Empowering communities and changing lives! Join the Indianapolis Urban League and Radio One Indianapolis as we partner with Gleaners, Second Helpings and the Children’s Bureau to distribute food to 500 families on Tuesday, April 28th, at 11am. If you lost your job or had your income reduced due to the Coronavirus, drive by the Indianapolis […]