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he Institute of Chicana and Chicano Psychology and Community is preparing to host a public, online training session next month.
The session is aimed at providing participants with a foundational understanding of culturally responsive therapy from a Chicano, Chicana, and Chicanx affirmative approach.
The event is designed to explore the unique intersection of culture, identity, and mental health, offering tools to better serve the diverse communities within the Chicano/a/x population.
Contributor Bibi Heredia joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to provide deeper insights into this important initiative.
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One of Indianapolisâ oldest congregations has teamed up with the Indiana State Museum for its annual community Kwanzaa celebration.
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1.
Witherspoon Presbyterian Church plans to celebrate Kwanzaaâs Day 4, which is called Ujamaa, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Indiana State Museum as an inaugural Kwanzaa community festival. âUjamaaâ means âcooperative economics.â
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National Signing Day isnât just about athletics, it can also provide valuable lessons off the field. WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 to discuss how the community can make a difference.
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Inner Beauty Program Inc. and New Breed of Youth Inc. mentoring programs are preparing to host their 2024 Fight For Joy Christmas Extravaganza weekend celebration. The event will kick off Friday with a free âguns down, gloves upâ youth boxing showcase with a dinner provided.
On Saturday, the annual Inner Beauty and New B.O.Y. holiday awards ceremony will highlight and affirm community leaders and young people in the organizationsâ mentorship programs.
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s the holiday season approaches, one of Indianapolisâ most pressing challenges continues to be homelessness.
There are also issued raised around affordable housing. The cityâs struggle with housing instability has only deepened, affecting thousands of people, including families.
WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to discuss the scope of this issue and for a closer look.
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From planting seeds to planning careers, agricultural education is cultivating more than crops: Itâs growing tomorrowâs leaders.
Indiana FFA, in partnership with National FFA, launched its new initiative Grow With Us, which aims to give Indiana students the opportunity to learn a wide variety of skills and make connections.
Agricultural education includes classes that can lead to over 350 careers in fields like STEM, business, education, communications, and policy.
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George Washington High School is helping students prepare for life after graduation by hosting an assembly with an organization dedicated to empowering the next generation.The event is all about giving students in grades 10-12 the tools and inspiration they need to succeed after graduation.
Trendsetter Foundationâs event, called âThe 3Eâs: Enrollment, Enlistment, Employment,â helps high school students explore a wide range of post-graduation opportunities. Founder John Gaiters says he was inspired to start the foundation four years ago.
The assembly is designed to introduce students to a variety of career and education pathways, from enrolling in college, to enlisting in the military, or jumping straight into the workforce. Skills taught include the importance of networking, advocating for themselves, and exploring their options.
The event wouldnât be possible without the generous support of sponsors like Wade Davis, The DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation, and the Gina Radke of Galley Support Innovations.
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The nonprofit Indy Health District is taking action to improve heath outcomes for underserved communities on the near north side of Indianapolis.Indiana University Indianapolis has been named the lead evaluator of the program.
Metrics include data on peopleâs quality of life, social determinants of health, and an increase in life expectancy for the community.
According to Indy Health District, data from the latest U.S. census said people who live within the districtâs footprint die 20 years sooner than people in surrounding neighborhoods.
The evaluation effort is conducted in partnership with IU Indianapolisâ The Polis Center and the nonprofit Health by Design. Some of the variables that IU Indianapolis will evaluate are crash hot spots for pedestrians and bicyclists; green spaces; and access to prenatal and long-term health care.
Data will be updated every year, and community surveys will be conducted every other year.
The first official community gathering event for the Indy Health District will be held Nov. 20, where Yeager and other organizations hope to get public feedback.
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While American military veterans are a collective of people called to defend our country, they are also a from various ethnic backgrounds.
News 8âs Cody Adams sat down with multicultural contributor Bibi Heredia to highlight the rich history of Latino service members.
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WISH-TV has taken bold steps to bring more diversity to newsrooms across the country, and is continuing this effort by launching its second year of the Multicultural Media Producing Program.
The program is more than just a semester-long college course â itâs an investment in the future of journalism. Students learn everything from building a newscast to understanding the fast-paced environment of a newsroom.
The Multicultural Media Producing Program was first launched in 2023 by WISH-TV owner and CEO DuJuan McCoy, along with JPMorgan Chase and the DuJuan and Tina McCoy Foundation.
Applications for the program are now open for the spring semester, which starts in January.
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A national nonprofit organization known as Right to Start has launched a new initiative aimed at fostering entrepreneurship across Indiana. Dubbed the Indiana Starters Coalition, this effort seeks to position entrepreneurship as a civic priority and drive economic growth within the state.The Indiana Starters Coalition celebrated its launch earlier this month with an event held at 16 Tech Innovation District in Indianapolis, featuring business leaders and entrepreneurs.
WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner for a conversation, giving deeper into the coalitionâs objectives.
Ekiyor says promoting entrepreneurship is essential for creating jobs and improving overall economic conditions in the state.
Click here to learn more about the Indiana Starters Coalition and Right to Start.
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Indianapolis is at a pivotal moment in its economic development, setting an ambitious goal of creating 41,000 new tech jobs by 2030. The initiative presents a unique opportunity to ensure that the stateâs approach to growth is genuinely inclusive, particularly for Black Hoosiers, who have historically been underrepresented in the tech sector.
Emil Ekiyor, a contributor for WISH-TV, joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to discuss a partnership between InnoPower and TechPoint.
The collaboration aimed to address the critical needs of Black professionals in the tech industry.
Ekiyor emphasized the importance of equitable access to opportunities in the tech field.
The discussion is part of a larger conversation taking place at the TechPoint Mission 41K Summit, which is scheduled for Thursday at the Indiana State Museum.
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This month weâre Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting the significant cultural and social contributions of Indianaâs Hispanic community. Our guests include Historian Nicole Martinez LaGrand, who discusses her book documenting over a century of Latino history in the state, Puerto Rican artist Margarita Garcia and Mexican-born ice sculptor Jose Hernandez, who have made lasting impacts through their artistic endeavors.
We also feature Eskenazi Healthâs new Spanish-language Life Balance program, designed to address health disparities in the Hispanic community, and spotlighted local business owner Luz Quiza, whose shop, Super Tortas Estilo Barrio, thrives with the support of the Latino Business Network.
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Lizett Itai Cortes Perez dedicates her career to bridging the gap between healthcare providers and patients through precise and empathetic translation.
Perezâs journey with IU Health began four months ago when she recognized the vital need for more interpreters in the healthcare system.
She is laser-focused on ensuring patients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make informed decisions about their health. She notes the need for more skilled interpreters only grows more pressing.
Perezâs contributions extend far beyond her work as an interpreter. She also uses her creative talents to design and decorate stunning evening gowns for the annual âDia de Muertos celebration.â
Perez recently became a U.S. citizen this past August after years of navigating the complexities of the immigration system.
Perez will make her second appearance in the Catrina Parade, donning her latest Day of the Dead gown, at The Eiteljorg Museum on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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The Eiteljorg Museum hopes to captivate visitors with its annual DĂade Muertos Community Art and Altar exhibit.The community altar at the Eiteljorg invites visitors to engage with the holiday by adding remembrances for departed loved ones.
The Eiteljorgâs array of community-created altars opened Monday. The public exhibit is free.
Visitors are being encouraged to explore each altarâs offerings of rich symbolism and cultural significance.
The museumâs DĂa de Muertos celebration will be a vibrant festival from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 26. It will feature a performance by an all-women mariachi band, Mariachi Sirenas, and a lively Catrina Parade.
The Eiteljorg aims to educate, inspire and unite people to celebrate life, death, and the enduring bonds that transcend the physical world.
From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Arte Mexicano en Indianapolis will present âAHORA!â a vibrant fusion of Mexican and Latina/o/e/x and design at the Eiteljorg. People with a paid museum admission can view the art exhibit.
Visitors on Sunday can engage with artists, explore a pop-up gallery of Latino arts, and attend artistâs talks from noon-3 p.m.
Luis Fitch, an internationally renowned Mexican artist and creative entrepreneur, will attend. Heâs known for his fine art in urban art settings, including screen prints, stencils, murals, and a DĂa De Muertos stamp set commissioned by the United States Postal Service.
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Pavel Solanco-Safadit is a versatile, classically trained pianist who truly shines in Latin jazz.
Safadit was born in the Dominican Republic. He came to the United States on a scholarship to study music at the University of Arkansas in 1998. He says the scholarship was his lifeline but heâs never forgotten his roots.
His compositions are a tapestry of cultural influences, weaving together the sounds that have shaped his life and artistry. He knew he wanted to transcend borders and forge connections that echoed far beyond the stage.
Safadit is known for Pavel & Direct Contact, a band widely known for its energetic, fiery performances. The band performs regularly throughout the Indianapolis area and abroad.
Pavel Solanco-Safadit teaches music and has made his mark in Indiana as the executive director of the Amigos Richmond Latino Center. Itâs touted as the only Hispanic organization in east central Indiana that empowers families by promoting education and organizing cultural events to bring people together.
Pavel & Direct Contact will help host a big DĂa de Los Muertos celebration at Jazz Kitchen in Broad Ripple at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets are available online, with the price ranging from $23.50 to $43.50.
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A two-day art show in the Factory Arts District will showcase the captivating works of three Cuban artists and offer vibrant Cuban culture.
The exhibit features 60 paintings by Lopez Aguilar and two other artists, Lidia Aguilera and Viviana Mendez.
The featured artwork looks into the depths of the current Cuban art movement, which is informed by the past but grasping for a better future.
The exhibit explores the vivid imagery associated with each artistâs examination of self and the struggle to make sense of an ever-growing Cuban migration. âIf nothing else, come and experience the art, and all the pieces are available for purchase,â Lance said.
The exhibit will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday as part of The Factory Art Districtâs First Friday Art Walk.
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Revolt Staffing has seen a surge in demand for a wide range of positions, including skilled laborers, heavy equipment operators, and other specialized roles.
Antonio Martinez, co-president of Revolt Staffing, said, âConstruction is a booming industry. Here in central Indiana, we have a lot of big projects that are going on, from hotels to the airport and the IU (Indiana University) expansion. Thereâs a lot of need for skilled labor.â
The Hispanic Business Council has played a crucial role in helping Revolt Staffing navigate the growing demand and expand its reach within the construction industry.
Revolt Staffing has stayed on industry trends, forged vital partnerships, and elevated its service offerings to align with market demands.
The Hispanic Business Councilâs support has been instrumental in enhancing capabilities and expanding its reach within the community through networking opportunities, educational resources, and mentorship programs.
Marcela Montero, director of the Hispanic Business Council, said, âIt feels fantastic! They have been in business for three years, and one year since theyâve been connected with the Indy Chamber and the Hispanic Business Council. Seeing them engaging and participating in our programs has been amazing because weâve seen their growth.â
Revolt Staffingâs personalized approach has fostered trust and long-term relationships with clients, contributing to its reputation as a trusted partner in the construction industry.
Montero said, âThe Hispanic community continues growing, and we have entrepreneurship experience. We see a lot of new businesses opening, and they are not afraid of risk. They are risk-takers, and we are here to provide them with the tools, education, and resources they need to be successful,â Montero said.
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A passion helping others and a vision for a healthier future drives Dr. Alfredo Lopez-Yunez. He chose Indianapolis as his new home and established The Alivio Medical Center, which is dedicated to serving the Indiana Hispanic community.
Lopez-Yunez provides essential services in Indianapolis, such as immigration exams and primary care, and addresses the unique health care needs of Hispanic newcomers.
He says his work is more than just medicine; itâs about creating a bridge of understanding and support. He sees his clinic is a haven where patients find culturally competent care across all health areas.
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A vibrant mosaic of culture and heritage is coming to life at the University of Indianapolis.Itâs the art exhibit âTo The Roots, Embracing Heritage.â
The exhibition uses diverse artistic mediums to showcase the resilience and beauty of cultural roots, which is especially meaningful at the University of Indianapolis, where students note the relatively small Hispanic population.
Imelda Pozos, a UIndy undergraduate student, said, âThe artwork doesnât solely represent Hispanic and Latino culture, but mostly, it is made by Hispanic and Latino individuals. We have people who originate from Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico. The artists from those decades are showing their artwork here.â
The UIndy exhibition provides a platform for students to see their heritage represented and appreciated.
Leslie Samperio, a UIndy graduate student, said, âI know that there are sometimes stereotypes within our culture that we canât be sure of because of how we look or how we might be or come about. However, as you can see with this art gallery, many students have succeeded in doing something out of the ordinary.â
A standout feature is an interactive map that encourages students to explore the diverse origins of their peers, faculty, and community members, which extend far beyond Mexico.
CariAnn Freed, director of institutional being at UIndy, said, âOne thing that I wanted to emphasize in this gallery is the experience of English-language learners and having an opportunity to work with our students, and all of the art descriptions are translated.â
âHasta Las Raices: To The Rootsâ offers a unique opportunity to experience a space of reflection, dialogue, and appreciation of our communityâs diverse backgrounds.
Samperio said, âI think we should do a whole Hispanic-oriented art gallery just because it is such a big space, and it is important to show students that there is an area they can come to outside the whole campus that is just for them.â
Through December, visitors are invited to explore the diverse and vibrant heritage that defines the Hispanic experience, strength, and identity.
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