This week Indianapolis s art museum Newfields made local and national news, as people decried a job description reference to its "core, white audience" that led to the resignation of its president.
Civil Rights Activists to Speak at Virtual Event on MLK Day
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The Madame Walker Legacy Center in partnership with Indiana University will host a social justice virtual program featuring two iconic civil rights activists. “A Call to Action: Then and Now,” will feature Angela Davis, one of the founding members of the 1960s Black Panther Party and now Professor emerita of history and feminist studies at the University of California. Joining her will be Alicia Garza, co-creator of Black Lives Matter Global Network. Kristian Little, a Madame Walker Legacy Center board member talks with WFYI’s Terri Dee about the event and how political conflict and social rights struggles share similarities:
Lack of exposure to education, training and competitive job opportunities are main factors behind the low numbers of African-Americans in the technology industry. InnoPower, Rooted School, The Indianapolis Recorder and Eleven Fifty Academy aim to widen the door for more diversity in tech. Mentorship and role models are provided throughout the program, which is geared for youth in the 46218 zip code area of Indianapolis.
Emil Ekiyor is the CEO and Founder of InnoPower. He spoke with WFYI’s Terri Dee about the objectives of the partnership and the work ahead to help more African American youth to pursue careers in technology:
Coffee Shop Voices Business Survival Advice
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Editor s note: This is one in our series of interviews with Indianapolis small business owners navigating the pandemic business environment.
Coffee shops often rely on foot traffic - so what do you do when your coffee shop is located in a building that has had to close? Sue Spicer and Jenna Tull co-own Double Cupped Cafe, the coffee shop inside the Central Library in downtown Indianapolis. The library had to close for much of this year, and Spicer spoke with WFYI’s Terri Dee about their thoughts on moving to another location and the advice she’d give if she taught a business class.