Voices of the Community An IndyStar podcast
The podcast features people who impact Indianapolis and/or Indiana — those people who are often behind the scenes doing the work of making the community better but often do it quietly and without fanfare. We’ll interview politicians and government officials as well, but this isn’t a show about politics. It’s a show about people.
Episodes
This episode of Voices of the Community features Jill English, chief of community, equity and inclusion at Child Advocates.
English directs the Interrupting Racism for Children Workshops program. The program is a two-day interactive workshop that does more than simply educating people on racism. Interrupting Racism for Children asks participants to work toward ending racism.
Voices of the Community welcomes Arts for Lawrence Executive Director Elana Thompson on this episode. Thompson discusses the offerings of this arts and cultural gem on the far east side.
Arts for Lawrence is located at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus and includes the Theater at the Fort, a visual arts center, an amphitheater and the Sterrett Center. Outdoor amenities include the Marching Sidewalk and Musical Swings.
Indianapolis City-County Council president Vop Osili is the guest on this episode of Voices of the Community, an IndyStar podcast.
Osili represents District 11. He was elected to the city-county council in 2011 and elected president in 2018. He is chairman of the Rules and Public Policy Committee and is on the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Osili is currently program director at Woolpert , an international architecture, engin...
Ebony Chappel, program and communications director for Leadership Indianapolis, a civic leadership organization, is the guest on this episode of Voices of the Community.
Chappel is executive director of Friends of Belmont Beach, host of the podcast “What’s Good with Ebony Chappel?” co-founder of Black Women’s Writing Society, co-creator of The Testimony Service and co-curator of Fathers: Retelling the Narrative photo and essay s...
A'Lelia Bundles is the guest on this episode of Voices of the Community, an IndyStar podcast.
Bundles is the author of “On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker.” She's also an Emmy Award winning journalist, historian and great-great granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker. In addition, Bundles is the inaugural Center for African Studies and Culture Prestigious Fellow in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI.
Bundles has...
Barato Britt, president and CEO of Edna Martin Christian Center, is the featured guest on this episode of Voices of the Community.
Britt is only the sixth person to be named president and CEO of the organization since its founding in 1941. Before becoming president and CEO, Britt was deputy executive director. A longtime advocate for education in Indianapolis, Britt formerly was executive director of the Indiana Chapter of the Blac...
This episode of of Voices of the Community features Julie Kratz, founder of Next Pivot Point, which offers diversity, equity and inclusion services for the workplace. Kratz is the author of several books for adults, a children's book and a TEDx speaker. She's also a certified unconscious and social-emotional learning trainer.
Listen as Kratz explains why she's passionate about the work she does.
Larry Smith, CEO and president of Fathers and Families, the guest on this episode of Voices of the Community, an IndyStar podcast.
Fathers and Families is an organization dedicated to building strong families. Smith shares his vision for Fathers and Families, what services are offered and how to access those programs.
This episode of Voices of the Community features Kristen Cooper, CEO and founder of The Startup Ladies. Cooper began The Startup Ladies in 2014 as a way to help women entrepreneurs operate successful businesses. Cooper shares how her journey led her to founding The Startup Ladies, the organization’s five focus areas and why equity is vital for women-owned businesses.
Nichelle M. Hayes, interim CEO of Indianapolis Public Library, is our guest on this episode of Voices of the Community. What's it like to run a multi-million dollar organization with 24 locations and more to come?
Our first guest is former journalist, author and genealogist Eunice Trotter. Trotter was named the first director of the Black Heritage Preservation Program at Indiana Landmarks. We’re going to discuss her new role and why preserving Black heritage in Indiana is important.
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers.
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.