First black deputy mayor, president of The Urban League, leader of The Indiana Sports Corporation, and business executive, Joe Slash is more than qualified to speak about race relations, DEI, and dynamics of interracial history and circumstances.

Eric Grayson is a film historian and collector who lends 16mm and 35mm films, and, when asked, projects those films for interested audiences, including at scheduled public audiences at Garfield Park in Indianapolis. He has two web sites: filmeric.com; Drfilm. net. He also has a periodic blog accessible at no charge through the first web site. Among his many gems are films from the original Milan basketball team, real games, that became the subject of the film "Hoosiers." (Now stored in Bloomington.) [A weak broad band connection caused interruptions in this recording without affecting the essence.]

Having previously served in public office, and having sought higher offices such as Lt. Governor of Indiana and Congress person from Indiana's Fifth Congressional District, Christina has a lot to say about public issues as well as suggestions for persons starting their careers. In this context, her book, "Why Not You," is right on target.

Morton attended an "open" meeting that voted on a budget, without explanation, without discussion, without public testimony, and authorized payments beyond its stated purpose.

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Spiegel directs GIMA, The Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance, an ecumenical organization advocating for a legal envornment more friendly to tenants, starting with the premise that Indiana is in the top five of the most unfriendly states. In Indiana, a tenant can be one-day late, prosecuted the next day, out within the month, with a total debit rising 200 % due to legal fees and related costs. If unpaid, with 8 % interest, the tenant might not qualify for a future apartment or even for a mortgage.

Rafael Sanchez, "Chief Impact Officer" of Old National Bank in Indianapolis, is working to open a "Minority Deposit Institution" in Indianapolis, at two locations, by the first quarter of 2026. This work is from a man who has served on more than 35 boards, profit and non profit, including groups assisting minorities. MDIs are explained, and we learn about his background having been born in Puerto Rico.

With seven years under its belt, The Fonseca Theater has become an important part of The Haughville Community located west of down town Indianapolis. Its wide variety of programs and neighborhood services are the highlights of this conservatiion with Jordan Schwartz, its leader.

Forgive this please: Want to learn about poetry from a poet? This podcast will do it. Amanda J. Bradley is an accomplished poet. She has three published collections plus scores of individually published poems while also serving as a writer and as a teacher, including at Butler University.