Eastern Star Church, in the eastside Indianapolis neighborhood of Arlington Woods, is extending its mission to address the racial health, education, and wealth disparities of children and youth.
A local farmer is taking an innovative approach to growing vegetables and fulfilling his grandfather’s wish for him. President and founder of New Age Provisions Farms, DeMario Vitalis, uses unorthodox way of farming to fresh produce. WFYI’s Terri Dee spoke with him about transitioning from a corporate environment to farming.
WFYI Reporter Terri Dee: How did you get from the corporate world to creating a farm?
New Age Provisions President/Founder, DeMario Vitalis: Due to COVID-19, the manufacturer decided to go in an opposite direction. So, at that time I was let go from that position and was just transitioning into some different opportunities and farming came about as one I was working on for a long time.
Plainfield Performing and Fine Arts Center Approved
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RATIO Architects/Town of Plainfield
A growing Hendricks County town is taking another step to offer more activities for its residents. The Plainfield Town Council recently approved plans for the construction of the Plainfield Performing and Fine Arts Center. Town Manager Andrew Klinger talked with WFYI’s Terri Dee about how community buzz is building about the center and the goal to attract diverse talent in dance, art, music and theatre.
WFYI Reporter Terri Dee: Tell me about the Plainfield Performing and Fine Arts Center and how the idea came about.
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Historic African-American Sites In Indiana Receive Funding
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Courtesy Indiana Landmarks
Two funds honoring the legacy of Eli Lilly’s first Black chemist will provide grants to organizations working to preserve, restore and maintain important African-American landmarks in Indiana.
Standiford H. Cox died in 2019, but created these funds with the Central Indiana Community Foundation, one in his name and to honor his parents. Earlier this month Indiana Landmarks and CICF announced the distribution of $135,000 from the funds to 15 renovation and development projects of historical relevance to African-Americans throughout Indiana.
Mark Dollase is vice president of preservation services at Indiana Landmarks. WFYI’s Terri Dee spoke with him about Cox’s legacy and how sites are chosen for preservation.