Fort Wayne creative DJ E-Clyps has gained national attention for his photo documentation of the local George Floyd protests last summer, which is currently
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Delois Dee McKinley, host of WBOI s Sunday Morning Gospel Flight, is a civil rights activist known for her life of community involvement through a number of local platforms, including Fort Wayne s Urban League, Metropolitan Human Relations Commission and Public School System.
Her dedication to achieving social justice for all, McKinley maintains, comes from her own upbringing in Alabama during the protest marches of the 1960 s.
As a final reflection on Black History Month, WBOI s Julia Meek invited Dee into the studio to discuss the changes she s seen, the biggest problems she feels still need to be solved and why the journey must continue.
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Closson sees this is a perfect opportunity for indie artists to take their businesses to the next level.
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In May of 2020 Arts United and the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne joined forces to create the city s first ever Artist Relief Fund, designed to combat the financial pressures on independent artists & creatives suddenly without income because of shutdowns and closures caused by the corona virus pandemic.
With COVID restrictions still hindering many from returning to work, a second phase has been launched.
Meek is hoping that word of mouth will quickly carry throughout the community to reach new and renewing creatives.
John McGauley
As court executive for Allen Superior Court, John McGauley is able to satisfy his love of sharing details as well as is passion for photography,
It all goes back to a lifelong dedication to storytelling, he explains, as well as his love of Fort Wayne, his adopted home town.
And becoming a certified drone operator provided a bird s-eye view of things that proved to be irresistable.
To learn how it all fits together, WBOI s Julia Meek sat down with John to discuss his point and perspective from every angle of activity, and just what the tag, Pure Hoosier Photography, means to him.
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From critical access hospitals to public libraries, Benedict is dedicated to serving populations in every area of social interaction.
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Fort Wayne s always vibrant skyline is enjoying a bright new facet, thanks to MKM Architecture & Design s completion of the Columbia Street Landing project.
The project s lead architect, Zach Benedict, has dedicated his career to understanding the connection between people and places, so much so that he is considered one of the leading voices in the Lifetime Community movement, focusing on the socio-economic benefits of age-friendly neighborhoods.
For insight on the thought behind the build as well as the philosophy behind the man, WBOI s Julia Meek spoke with Benedict via Zoom to learn how sense of place drives his passion for civic spaces and connected communities.