Articles tagged as: racism
April 3, 2025
Indy nonprofit promised equity. Black staff said they were dismissed and tokenized
The upheaval at the Domestic Violence Prevention Network couldn’t come at a worse time.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2024
Flyers fanning nativist fears found in Hamilton County communities
Three cities had reports of fliers being distributed. Police said they believe they know who's behind it.
Read MoreJune 19, 2024
Celebrating Juneteenth as a federal holiday shows progress, but Black people still face unequal criminal treatment
The 159th anniversary of Juneteenth celebrates when slaves in Galveston, Texas found out they were free — two years after slaves in the north. Despite this freedom, many Black people still endure unequal treatment and experience more hate crimes in Indiana and across the country.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2022
West Lafayette passes resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
The city joined Tippecanoe County and Lafayette, which approved similar resolutions last month, spurred on by area Human Rights Commissions and the local health department.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2022
Indianapolis Public Library hires new diversity, inclusion and equity officer
A new diversity, equity, and inclusion officer is working to improve Indianapolis Public Library's working environment amid complaints of discrimination and inequality.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
Indianapolis Public Library hires new diversity, equity and inclusion officer
A new diversity, equity, and inclusion officer has been hired in response to complaints in 2020 of racism and discrimination at the Indianapolis Public Library.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2021
FBI probing fire, slur at Black Indiana councilman's home
A fire that badly damaged a Black Connersville City Council member's home in eastern Indiana is being investigated by the FBI after a racial slur was found spray painted at the house.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2021
Indy Library Board Names Interim CEO, But Union Wants More Change
The Indianapolis Public Library board of trustees named chief public information officer Jack Helling as interim CEO during a regular board meeting Monday. The board will conduct a national search for a CEO.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2021
Indianapolis Public Library CEO To Step Down After Accounts Of Bias In The Workplace
The move comes after months of accounts from current and former employees who said they experienced instances of racism, sexism and ableism from library leadership, including Nytes.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2021
Indianapolis Public Library Staff Call On CEO To Resign
Indianapolis Public Library staff called on IndyPL CEO Jackie Nytes during a trustees meeting July 26.
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