A former IndyPL board member, who was appointed to the position by the council, said councilors never asked about her experiences on the board, but when she told them about mistreatment involving racism and sexism from IndyPL leadership, nothing happened.

Black women who have worked as employees or board members of the Indianapolis Public Library describe a "taxing" and discriminatory atmosphere within the organization.

A controversial job posting by Newfields last February included wording many viewed as elitist and racist and led to the president's resignation. The first Black woman to lead the Newfields Board of Trustees has been elected and discusses implementing positive changes.

Indianapolis Public Library leadership are quick to share the work they've done in dismantling systemic racism, but former and current Black employees describe an ongoing culture of racism, ableism and sexual harassment.

The Newfields Board of Trustees released the plan Friday, saying it represents "the first steps" to take the arts institution in a new direction.

The CEO of IU Health is speaking publicly about racism as a public health crisis, and says Black leaders in the organization want more training dedicated to being "actively anti-racist" in culture.

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels has expelled an undergraduate student for "racist and despicable" statements he made on social media.

Recent protests against racism and police brutality are prompting more people to talk about racial justice and equity, and advocates say those efforts have to include teachers in Indiana.

The project on the Indianapolis campus will include workshops, a speaker series, and a social media campaign.

Police made scores of similar arrests in Missouri, North Carolina and Washington, D.C.