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In a time when support for immigrant communities is more crucial than ever, one Indiana organization is stepping up to provide resources and guidance.
Recent executive orders from President Donald Trump and another from Indiana Gov. Mike Braun requiring state police to assist federal authorities when asked has left immigrants scrambling for help.
Maria Yuquilima, marketing and communications manager at the Immigrant Welcome Center, said, “The need has increased, the emotions have increased as well, so we serve the community the best way we can.”
Support from the local community and understanding is what the immigrant population needs most right now.
Resources also include rides to important meetings, hotel stays, and access to food or legal services.
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A ban on diversity practices in Indiana, combined with President Trump’s dismantling of federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, has sparked major concerns among lawmakers and community advocates.
The Indiana Black legislative Caucus says these bans threaten progress for marginalized communities in the Hoosier state and across the country.
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In a conversation centered around the evolving landscape of the media industry, Emil Ekiyor, CEO of InnoPower and a WISH-TV contributor, discussed the importance of programs that focus on preparing diverse talent for career opportunities in the sector.
Ekiyor gave insights into the growing need for initiatives like the Multicultural Media Producing Program, a collaboration between InnoPower and WISH-TV. The program aims to provide hands-on experience and mentorship to individuals from minority backgrounds, opening doors to careers in the media industry.
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The Baptist Ministers Alliance on Wednesday hosted its annual Emancipation Proclamation Service at Olivet Baptist Church, bringing faith and city leaders together to discuss building a stronger Indianapolis. The event is also touted as a call to action as community leaders say it’s a step toward building a healthier and more united community.
One of the event highlights was Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Mayor Joe Hogsett addressing the community. The Democrat leaders Hogsett emphasized the importance of community collaboration in tackling crime, social inequities and city initiatives.
Issues including health disparities in the Black community and even having opportunities for youth to succeed are top of mind for many members of the alliance.
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he Institute of Chicana and Chicano Psychology and Community is preparing to host a public, online training session next month.
The session is aimed at providing participants with a foundational understanding of culturally responsive therapy from a Chicano, Chicana, and Chicanx affirmative approach.
The event is designed to explore the unique intersection of culture, identity, and mental health, offering tools to better serve the diverse communities within the Chicano/a/x population.
Contributor Bibi Heredia joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to provide deeper insights into this important initiative.
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One of Indianapolis’ oldest congregations has teamed up with the Indiana State Museum for its annual community Kwanzaa celebration.
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church plans to celebrate Kwanzaa’s Day 4, which is called Ujamaa, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Indiana State Museum as an inaugural Kwanzaa community festival. “Ujamaa” means “cooperative economics.”
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National Signing Day isn’t just about athletics, it can also provide valuable lessons off the field. WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 to discuss how the community can make a difference.
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Inner Beauty Program Inc. and New Breed of Youth Inc. mentoring programs are preparing to host their 2024 Fight For Joy Christmas Extravaganza weekend celebration. The event will kick off Friday with a free “guns down, gloves up” youth boxing showcase with a dinner provided.
On Saturday, the annual Inner Beauty and New B.O.Y. holiday awards ceremony will highlight and affirm community leaders and young people in the organizations’ mentorship programs.
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s the holiday season approaches, one of Indianapolis’ most pressing challenges continues to be homelessness.
There are also issued raised around affordable housing. The city’s struggle with housing instability has only deepened, affecting thousands of people, including families.
WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to discuss the scope of this issue and for a closer look.
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From planting seeds to planning careers, agricultural education is cultivating more than crops: It’s growing tomorrow’s leaders.
Indiana FFA, in partnership with National FFA, launched its new initiative Grow With Us, which aims to give Indiana students the opportunity to learn a wide variety of skills and make connections.
Agricultural education includes classes that can lead to over 350 careers in fields like STEM, business, education, communications, and policy.
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George Washington High School is helping students prepare for life after graduation by hosting an assembly with an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation.The event is all about giving students in grades 10-12 the tools and inspiration they need to succeed after graduation.
Trendsetter Foundation’s event, called ‘The 3E’s: Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment,’ helps high school students explore a wide range of post-graduation opportunities. Founder John Gaiters says he was inspired to start the foundation four years ago.
The assembly is designed to introduce students to a variety of career and education pathways, from enrolling in college, to enlisting in the military, or jumping straight into the workforce. Skills taught include the importance of networking, advocating for themselves, and exploring their options.
The event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of sponsors like Wade Davis, The DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation, and the Gina Radke of Galley Support Innovations.
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The nonprofit Indy Health District is taking action to improve heath outcomes for underserved communities on the near north side of Indianapolis.Indiana University Indianapolis has been named the lead evaluator of the program.
Metrics include data on people’s quality of life, social determinants of health, and an increase in life expectancy for the community.
According to Indy Health District, data from the latest U.S. census said people who live within the district’s footprint die 20 years sooner than people in surrounding neighborhoods.
The evaluation effort is conducted in partnership with IU Indianapolis’ The Polis Center and the nonprofit Health by Design. Some of the variables that IU Indianapolis will evaluate are crash hot spots for pedestrians and bicyclists; green spaces; and access to prenatal and long-term health care.
Data will be updated every year, and community surveys will be conducted every other year.
The first official community gathering event for the Indy Health District will be held Nov. 20, where Yeager and other organizations hope to get public feedback.
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While American military veterans are a collective of people called to defend our country, they are also a from various ethnic backgrounds.
News 8’s Cody Adams sat down with multicultural contributor Bibi Heredia to highlight the rich history of Latino service members.
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WISH-TV has taken bold steps to bring more diversity to newsrooms across the country, and is continuing this effort by launching its second year of the Multicultural Media Producing Program.
The program is more than just a semester-long college course – it’s an investment in the future of journalism. Students learn everything from building a newscast to understanding the fast-paced environment of a newsroom.
The Multicultural Media Producing Program was first launched in 2023 by WISH-TV owner and CEO DuJuan McCoy, along with JPMorgan Chase and the DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation.
Applications for the program are now open for the spring semester, which starts in January.
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A national nonprofit organization known as Right to Start has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship across Indiana. Dubbed the Indiana Starters Coalition, this effort seeks to position entrepreneurship as a civic priority and drive economic growth within the state.The Indiana Starters Coalition celebrated its launch earlier this month with an event held at 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis, featuring business leaders and entrepreneurs.
WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner for a conversation, giving deeper into the coalition’s objectives.
Ekiyor says promoting entrepreneurship is essential for creating jobs and improving overall economic conditions in the state.
Click here to learn more about the Indiana Starters Coalition and Right to Start.
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Indianapolis is at a pivotal moment in its economic development, setting an ambitious goal of creating 41,000 new tech jobs by 2030. The initiative presents a unique opportunity to ensure that the state’s approach to growth is genuinely inclusive, particularly for Black Hoosiers, who have historically been underrepresented in the tech sector.
Emil Ekiyor, a contributor for WISH-TV, joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to discuss a partnership between InnoPower and TechPoint.
The collaboration aimed to address the critical needs of Black professionals in the tech industry.
Ekiyor emphasized the importance of equitable access to opportunities in the tech field.
The discussion is part of a larger conversation taking place at the TechPoint Mission 41K Summit, which is scheduled for Thursday at the Indiana State Museum.
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This month we’re Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the significant cultural and social contributions of Indiana’s Hispanic community. Our guests include Historian Nicole Martinez LaGrand, who discusses her book documenting over a century of Latino history in the state, Puerto Rican artist Margarita Garcia and Mexican-born ice sculptor Jose Hernandez, who have made lasting impacts through their artistic endeavors.
We also feature Eskenazi Health’s new Spanish-language Life Balance program, designed to address health disparities in the Hispanic community, and spotlighted local business owner Luz Quiza, whose shop, Super Tortas Estilo Barrio, thrives with the support of the Latino Business Network.
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Lizett Itai Cortes Perez dedicates her career to bridging the gap between healthcare providers and patients through precise and empathetic translation.
Perez’s journey with IU Health began four months ago when she recognized the vital need for more interpreters in the healthcare system.
She is laser-focused on ensuring patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make informed decisions about their health. She notes the need for more skilled interpreters only grows more pressing.
Perez’s contributions extend far beyond her work as an interpreter. She also uses her creative talents to design and decorate stunning evening gowns for the annual “Dia de Muertos celebration.”
Perez recently became a U.S. citizen this past August after years of navigating the complexities of the immigration system.
Perez will make her second appearance in the Catrina Parade, donning her latest Day of the Dead gown, at The Eiteljorg Museum on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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The Eiteljorg Museum hopes to captivate visitors with its annual Díade Muertos Community Art and Altar exhibit.The community altar at the Eiteljorg invites visitors to engage with the holiday by adding remembrances for departed loved ones.
The Eiteljorg’s array of community-created altars opened Monday. The public exhibit is free.
Visitors are being encouraged to explore each altar’s offerings of rich symbolism and cultural significance.
The museum’s Día de Muertos celebration will be a vibrant festival from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 26. It will feature a performance by an all-women mariachi band, Mariachi Sirenas, and a lively Catrina Parade.
The Eiteljorg aims to educate, inspire and unite people to celebrate life, death, and the enduring bonds that transcend the physical world.
From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Arte Mexicano en Indianapolis will present “AHORA!” a vibrant fusion of Mexican and Latina/o/e/x and design at the Eiteljorg. People with a paid museum admission can view the art exhibit.
Visitors on Sunday can engage with artists, explore a pop-up gallery of Latino arts, and attend artist’s talks from noon-3 p.m.
Luis Fitch, an internationally renowned Mexican artist and creative entrepreneur, will attend. He’s known for his fine art in urban art settings, including screen prints, stencils, murals, and a Día De Muertos stamp set commissioned by the United States Postal Service.
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Pavel Solanco-Safadit is a versatile, classically trained pianist who truly shines in Latin jazz.
Safadit was born in the Dominican Republic. He came to the United States on a scholarship to study music at the University of Arkansas in 1998. He says the scholarship was his lifeline but he’s never forgotten his roots.
His compositions are a tapestry of cultural influences, weaving together the sounds that have shaped his life and artistry. He knew he wanted to transcend borders and forge connections that echoed far beyond the stage.
Safadit is known for Pavel & Direct Contact, a band widely known for its energetic, fiery performances. The band performs regularly throughout the Indianapolis area and abroad.
Pavel Solanco-Safadit teaches music and has made his mark in Indiana as the executive director of the Amigos Richmond Latino Center. It’s touted as the only Hispanic organization in east central Indiana that empowers families by promoting education and organizing cultural events to bring people together.
Pavel & Direct Contact will help host a big Día de Los Muertos celebration at Jazz Kitchen in Broad Ripple at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets are available online, with the price ranging from $23.50 to $43.50.
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