Tackling the “Why” Behind Food Insecurity
Indiana Chef and Social Entrepreneur talks about poverty and food insecurity -- and how education and training might help combat them both.
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Rethink Sex Ed to Curb Violence
Indiana student Madison Harris reflects on #MeToo, her own experiences, and why the time has never been better to redesign sex education.
American enough: A transracial adoptee grapples with expectations
A transracial adoptee and lifelong Indiana resident grapples with others' expectations of her as a Korean American.
We Live Here
Join New America's Indianapolis office and the Asian American Alliance, Inc. of Indiana as we elevate AAPI voices for social change.
“Who asked for this?” The danger of top-down policymaking
Indianapolis-based activist and aspiring attorney Bre Robinson reminds us that work with a community isn't over once you've got the vote
Workforce Development Can’t Be Race-Agnostic, Indiana
When talking about growing Indiana's economy, we have to talk about race.
Indianapolis: When Lead and Racism Are Both in the Water
Indianapolis is facing its own potential water crisis, rooted in lead exposure and racism.
We Can Ignore Mental Health — or We Can Invest in Real Help
A young advocate in Indiana shares her personal story and ideas for supporting mental health for young people.
Youth in Charge: One Young Hoosier’s Journey to Become an Advocate
A young Indiana woman shares her personal story of becoming a YES youth policy fellow and advocating for policy changes in her home state.
Racism in Housing: A Public Safety Crisis for Black Indianapolis
Local "activist historian" Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
When Indianapolis Accidentally Did Public Housing Right
Local "activist historian" Wildstyle Paschall takes a deep dive into public housing and race in Indianapolis, as an observer and descendant.
Racism By Design: Power Dynamics in Public Spaces
Reflecting on the killing of Dreasjon Reed, Indianapolis-based designer Danicia Monét calls for decentering whiteness in public art.
COVID-19 Equitable Relief & Recovery
The Equitable Relief & Recovery series highlights practices and partners in eight cities prioritizing racial equity in COVID-19 response.
Black People Don’t Trust Us — That Doesn’t Mean We Get to Opt Out
Black Americans don't trust White folks. That's going to have to be okay. It's also not an excuse for White inaction.
COVID-19 Exposed Holes In Unemployment Insurance
A workforce expert found herself unemployed during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's what she says must change about the unemployment system.