Our City Our Voice
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -WISH-TV’s “Our City, Our Voice” includes a variety of podcasts that feature stories, news, events and people in the Hoosier state. From celebrating our diversity to discussing community topics that affect us all.
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Indiana Aims to Improve Elementary Literacy
July 12, 2024 13:11 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBThe issue of elementary illiteracy has intensified following the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting Indiana and numerous other states across the nation to confront the challenge. Beginning in the upcoming school year, Indiana will introduce evaluations aimed at improving literacy rates among elementary-aged children. The initiative comes as part of broader efforts to mitigate the educational setbacks made worse by the pandemic. WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joins us for a conversation...
New Indy Biz Pass app supports and elevates minority-owned businesses
July 05, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBA new app called Indy Biz Pass has set a precedent for supporting and promoting minority-owned businesses in Indianapolis. The innovative network uses technology to leverage Indianapolis’ collaborative economic environment to enhance connectivity and resources for minority-owned businesses. The concept for Indy Biz Pass was inspired by the 2020 J.P. Morgan Chase research findings on Indianapolis, which identified challenges facing business owners of color. You can learn more abou...
Black luminaries Breaking barriers in classical music
June 28, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBTwo exceptional local musicians are making waves, proving that classical music is a universal language that transcends racial boundaries. Classical music is taking on a transformative dimension as pipe organist Wolff von Roos and pianist Teneh Karimeo are paving the way for a new generation of Black musicians in the classical world. According to a 2023 study published by the League of American Orchestras, Black musicians only made up 2.4% of orchestra musicians nationwide. Not on...
Learning the HIstory Behind Juneteenth
June 21, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBAs we celebrate Juneteenth, many Americans are delving into its historical significance. Originating in Galveston, Texas, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union soldiers brought news of freedom to more than 250,000 enslaved African Americans, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The National Civil Rights Museum, which is located where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, stands as a symbol of t...
African-American Music Used to Help Heal Patients at Eskenazi Health
June 14, 2024 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBArts with a Purpose at Eskenazi Health commemorated Black Music Month by using the arts to create positive change, social awareness, and inclusivity in the Circle City. Music enthusiasts and professionals with Arts with A Purpose paid homage to rich African traditions that influenced jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and rock and roll. President Jimmy Carter established Black Music Month in 1979; the observance is reaffirmed annually by presidential proclamation. African Americans have contribu...
The Annual Indy Gay Market event on Monument Circle
June 10, 2024 12:42 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBIndy Gay Market hosted its annual “Big Gay Pride” festival on Saturday and Sunday on Monument Circle. “We are vendor-focused so we try to make sure that the vendors feel cared for and celebrated in our event, so we are connecting them to each other, as well as to the community,” Lead Coordinator at Indy Gay Market Hannah Hadley said. Over the weekend, the artisan festival featured 100 Queer vendors, with 50 showcasing their products each day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Celebrating the UN Global Day of Parents
May 31, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBThe United Nations’ General Assembly has recognized the pivotal role of parents around the world by establishing the Global Day of Parents in 2012. The day, celebrated annually on June 1, honors the dedication and responsibility of parenthood. Whether it’s traditional parenthood or fostering, the aim is to pay tribute to all parents for their contributions. WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 to bring insight into the establishment of this significant day during a di...
Celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage special
May 24, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBJoin WISH-TV in celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage month this May! Hear the Celebrating AAIP Heritage special brought to you by the Marion County Public Health Department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage: Wing’s first Vietnamese-American commander says he lives American dream every day
May 17, 2024 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBA tanker wing’s new commanding officer on Monday said he hopes to pave the way for other Asian Americans seeking a career in the armed forces.Col. Van Thai was born in Saigon a year after the fall of South Vietnam in 1975. When he was five years old, his family fled Vietnam’s communist regime, first moving to Toronto before settling in Oklahoma City. Thai is now in his 26th year in the Air Force. He told News 8 he has spent most of it deployed overseas, including at air bases in Ja...
Celebrating AAPI - Mom & daughter celebrate heritage through dance at Asian Fest
May 10, 2024 14:22 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBOn the southwest side of Indianapolis, a mother and her daughter on Thursday practiced their dance moves for a Saturday festival.Tina Magnusson and her 18-year-old daughter, Anna Magnusson, will perform with their dance troupe during the Asian Fest at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis. Anna will perform Mulan, a re-enactment of a Chinese poem. In the dance, she portrays the female warrior who disguises herself as a man to take her sickly father’s place in bat...
Celebrating AAPI Heritage - Mom & daughter celebrate heritage through dance at Asian Fest
May 10, 2024 14:22 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBOn the southwest side of Indianapolis, a mother and her daughter on Thursday practiced their dance moves for a Saturday festival.Tina Magnusson and her 18-year-old daughter, Anna Magnusson, will perform with their dance troupe during the Asian Fest at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis. Anna will perform Mulan, a re-enactment of a Chinese poem. In the dance, she portrays the female warrior who disguises herself as a man to take her sickly father’s place in bat...
Celebrating AAPI History - Indianapolis is a historical home for Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses
May 10, 2024 14:21 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBIndianapolis is a historical home for Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses.In coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, “Chinatowns” exist, but not in Indianapolis. President of Asian American Alliance Rupal Thanawala explains, “In many states and cities, Chinatowns really evolved because foreigners were not welcomed in the city. There were many neighborhoods that didn’t let them live there.” Chinatowns became a safe haven from prejudice and racist laws. W...
Celebrating AAPI Heritage - Indianapolis is a historical home for Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses
May 10, 2024 14:21 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBIndianapolis is a historical home for Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses.In coastal cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago, “Chinatowns” exist, but not in Indianapolis. President of Asian American Alliance Rupal Thanawala explains, “In many states and cities, Chinatowns really evolved because foreigners were not welcomed in the city. There were many neighborhoods that didn’t let them live there.” Chinatowns became a safe haven from prejudice and racist laws. W...
Latino features coming to IMS
May 10, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBhe month of May is here, and, in Indianapolis, that brings the most exciting news as the Indianapolis 500 is just days away. WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez spoke on News 8 about the lineup of Latino features coming to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Benefits of investing in student mental health
May 03, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBMany benefits can come from investing in student mental health. Those benefits can include the bolstering of students social, educational and economic well-being. Investing in the mental health of students also leads to increased well-being within the broader society, according to research by the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Healthy Minds Network. WISH-TV multicultural contributor Emil Ekiyor on Monday shared his perspective on the importance of student mental health. See Privacy P...
Pay inequities for Black women
April 26, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.87 MBReminders of this nation’s painful history show in the lives of people of color every day, and one way is through the manifestation of inequities. Many inequities are the result of systemic racism, which affects the wages that millions of Black women are paid for working full-time jobs. WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor spoke about the topic on Wednesday on News 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
Black workers in the US private sector
April 19, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBThe economic landscape of Indianapolis is, no doubt, vibrant and bustling, from the nonprofit sector to the commercial and private sectors. News 8 has been exploring Black representation in the workforce and leadership roles. That pertains, specifically, to the participation of Black workers in the U.S. private sector. According to a report by McKinsey and Co., a strategy and management consulting firm, an analysis on economic data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U...
National Minority Health Month
April 12, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBIn 1915, Booker T. Washington — born into slavery before becoming a very influential American author, educator and proponent of African-American businesses — established National Negro Health Week, now called National Minority Health Month, as a way to build awareness about the health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities.It is still celebrated every April and encourages everyone to take action to end inequities. News 8 contributor Gloria Jimenez told News 8 that the theme...
Contributor Gloria Jimenez eyes international culinary scene in Indianapolis
April 05, 2024 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBThe international culinary scene in Indianapolis has something for the adventurous and the risk takers as new restaurants continually burst on the scene. WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 on Friday to discuss her top recommendations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating Women’s History Month special
April 04, 2024 14:35 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBJoin WISH-TV in celebrating Women’s History Month this March! Watch the Celebrating Women’s History special above. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Easter celebrations in the Latino community
March 29, 2024 13:48 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MBEaster season marks one of the busiest, and, by some accounts, the best times to visit countries like Spain or Mexico. There is an abundance of festivities, religious traditions, and cultural cuisine. Schools and businesses have closed and will remain closed for two weeks as celebrations in those countries stretch from Palm Sunday to Easter. With more on Easter celebrations in the Latino community, WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to talk abou...
Addressing barriers to Black talent development in workforce
March 22, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4 MBNews 8 wrapped up a three-week series examining Black talent development in Indiana, that stretch from getting a K-12 education to landing higher-wage jobs. Emil Ekiyor, a WISH-TV contributor and the chief executive officer of InnoPower Indy Inc., took viewers through barriers that people can face. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Indianapolis Public Schools newcomer program for English learners to merge with district schools
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBIndianapolis Public Schools will break up its newcomer program for English language learners who are new to the country. The move to pull the newcomer program out of Northwest Middle School will help reduce transportation costs, make the best use of physical space, and help students engage more with their peers who are native English speakers, officials said in a presentation to the school board on Thursday. It also mirrors a district-wide push to more fully integrate English langu...
TechPoint CEO’s fireside chat designed to inspire
March 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBThe Asian American Alliance on February 28 hosted a fireside chat with Ting Gootee. The president and chief executive officer of the TechPoint, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit created to advance Indiana’s tech economy, hoped to inspire young women. Organizers of the chat say the event was part of their A Seat at the Table speaker series. The Asian American Alliance has hosted the series for seven years to help connect members with corporate suite executives. See Privacy Policy at...
Celebrating Black History: Indiana Avenue
March 02, 2024 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.06 MBIndiana Avenue was one of the few safe havens for African-Americans in Indiana during the days of segregation. Tour guide, Sampson Levingston, walked and talked with our team on the history of Indiana Avenue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating Black History: Rawles Scholars Medicine Initiative
March 01, 2024 17:38 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBFor the past 20 years Eskenazi Health and the Center for Leadership Development have partnered up to promote careers in health care among minority students in Central Indiana. The Rawles Scholars Medicine Initiative is a six week program created to provide students the opportunity to closely interact with medical professionals. The program is named after one of the first African-Americans to practice surgery in Indianapolis, Dr. George H. Rawles. Dr. Rawles saw a need for greater re...
Celebrating Black History: How the Madam Walker Legacy Center uplifts Walker’s legacy and the building’s surrounding area
February 29, 2024 13:29 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBThe Madam Walker Legacy Center stands in downtown Indianapolis as a testament to Madam C J Walker’s pioneering efforts as an entrepreneur. Recently, the city of Indianapolis dedicated a portion of Indiana Avenue as Madam Walker Memorial Way. We spoke with Madam Walker Legacy Center president Kristian Little Strickland about how the center is uplifting not only Walker’s legacy but also the building’s surrounding area. She also discussed how the center is supporting local entreprene...
Celebrating Black History: McDonald’s franchise owners Harry Smith and Mya Smith Edmonds
February 28, 2024 15:40 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBFather Harry Smith and daughter Mya Smith Edmonds are both McDonald’s franchise owners, and we spoke to them to celebrate Black History month. They discussed the lack of African American franchise owners throughout Harry’s career, and how Mya has followed in her father’s footsteps. The duo also has a family foundation called the Smith Foundation that helps our community. Additionally, McDonald’s Owner/Operators in Indiana and Southwest Michigan are honoring Black History Makers of...
Celebrating Black History: Introducing Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature and Culture
February 27, 2024 14:45 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MBThe Indianapolis Public Library’s Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant and resilient heritage and triumphs of those born of African roots. We spoke to Bryanna Barnes from the CBLC to learn more about the center. Located in the R.B. Annis West Reading Room at Central Library, the Center for Black Literature & Culture is home to a 10,000+ item collection of books, CDs, magazines, movies and research tools, all of which showcase black hi...
Celebrating Black History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
February 23, 2024 17:16 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBDr. Martin Luther King Park, located at 1702 Broadway St. in the city, has a very rich history in the community. When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was scheduled to hold a campaign rally in the inner city. As Kennedy received word that King had been shot, city officials and policy urged him to cancel his appearance. He refused. Kennedy arrived to a gathered crowd at 17th and Broadway, very close to where the m...
Celebrating Black History: Senate Avenue YMCA
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBAll month long, WISH-TV is highlighting people and places where you can celebrate Black History Month.A group of African American leaders came together back in 1900 and formed the Young Men’s Prayer Band. It merged into a colored YMCA by 1910, and by 1913, it would be known as the Senate Avenue YMCA. The Senate Avenue YMCA, 420 N. Senate Ave., was the center of community through activism and education. For many years, it sponsored what became known as “monster meetings” that attrac...
Celebrating Black History: Flanner House Homes
February 16, 2024 14:37 - 1 minute - 1.54 MBThe Flanner House is well known in the Circle City for its goal of supporting and advocating for community members who need a hand-up. That mission started 125 years ago as many enslaved black people migrated North from Southern states. In the 1940s, the nonprofit started building what would be known as Flanner Homes. The project created a lot of opportunities for low-income African-American families. During this time period, many black soldiers were unable to cash in on the Servi...
Celebrating Black History: McArthur Conservatory
February 14, 2024 15:15 - 1 minute - 1.55 MBAll month long, WISH-TV is highlighting people and places where you can celebrate Black History Month. In 1946, Crispus Attucks High School alum Ruth McArthur opened the McArthur Conservatory at 808-810 Indiana Avenue in downtown Indianapolis. The McArthur Conservatory was the first school in Indiana to offer a formal jazz program. The conservatory had over a dozen departments, most of which offered two to three year programs. Departments included voice, choral workshop, piano, gu...
Celebrating Black History: Bethel A.M.E. Church
February 10, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBToday, if you stop by the area of West Vermont Street along the Canal Walk, you’ll see a Hampton Inn by Hilton, but long before the building was a hotel called Bethel A.M.E., the oldest African American church in Indianapolis. Built-in 1869, Bethel A.M.E. was situated in the heart of the African American community. Notable members include Madam C.J. Walker, Doctor Joseph Ward, Reverend Willis Revels, and Mercer Mance. In addition to being a place of worship for members, the church ...
Celebrating Black History: Civil rights lawyer talks Black History Month and fighting for justice
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBA civil rights activist is using her voice to share how her experiences growing up in the South and West Coast inspired her activism and empowered her to write a children’s book and address issues facing the African American community. Nekima Levy Armstrong, a lawyer and activist, recently shared her thoughts on Black History Month and the fight for fairness, especially regarding race, poverty, and police violence across the U.S. Armstrong grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, where she...
Celebrating Black History: Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor
February 06, 2024 17:21 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBMore than 90 years after his death, Marshall “Major” Taylor is still known by many as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. Today, many places honor his legacy outside the Major Taylor Velodrome, including murals and historical markers that you can find on Meridian Street and the Monon Trail. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Celebrating Black History: Crispus Attucks Museum
February 02, 2024 13:48 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBAll month long, WISH-TV is highlighting people and places where you can celebrate Black History Month. Created back in 1998 by Gilbert Taylor and housed inside Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis’ first segregated black high school, the Crispus Attucks Museum took eight years to put together. At the time, it was more of a collection and it fit in a room not much larger than a closet. Today, it’s known by many as the premier history museum in the Midwest. From the achievement...
Proposed Indiana legislation concerns LGBTQ advocates
January 26, 2024 14:26 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBA new Indiana House bill would replace instances of the word “gender” with the phrase “biological sex” in some state statutes. House Bill 1291 aims to remove the word “in certain statutes in which the term is used to describe the condition of being physically male or female.” Advocates against the legislation said it would dangerous for members of the LGBTQ+ community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Civil Rights Movement involved ‘thousands of others’
January 19, 2024 16:10 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBIt goes without saying that Martin Luther King Jr. played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement, but so many more were involved.That message came during the holiday event Monday inside the Madam Walker Legacy Center. People who attended the center’s event say they want to continue King’s message of equality, justice and love. The center’s event was the 42nd annual MLK Day of Celebration at the Madam Walker Legacy Center to celebrate his life. Journalist and political commentato...
Seeds of Caring empowering young people for a better world
January 12, 2024 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBSeeds of Caring is an organization that collaborates with over 15 local non-profit partners to empower kids and families to actively engage in community betterment. Unlike a typical volunteer network, Seeds of Caring goes above and beyond by crafting age-appropriate programs that include guided discussions, opportunities for empathetic reflection, and meaningful activities centered around service, social action, and community building. Whether it’s packing food for a local shelter...
Hope for Afghan refugees in Indianapolis
January 05, 2024 14:10 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBIn the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, one woman in Indianapolis, Holly Loos, has taken it upon herself to offer a glimmer of hope to Afghan families facing unprecedented challenges. Loos, motivated by a personal mission beyond organizational affiliations, highlighted the perilous situations many Afghan families find themselves in after escaping to other countries. Despite facing paperwork hurdles and encountering uncertain paths, Loos remains resilient. Over the span...
Kwanzaa celebration at The Amp 16 Tech
December 28, 2023 19:10 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBhe Umoja Village Celebration took place Tuesday afternoon for the first day of Kwanzaa at The Amp 16 Tech. Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday that celebrates seven principles: Umoja — meaning unity in Swahili, Kujichagulia or self-determination, Ujima translated as “collective work and responsibility,” Ujamaa principle refers to uplifting your community economically, Nia means purpose, Kuumba meaning “creativity,” and Imani the final principle translates to “faith.” The Indianapolis Kwa...
WISH-TV medical expert and former US Surgeon General lauds new sickle cell therapies
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MB“I’m really excited about this!”With his first words in News 8 Daybreak’s “Morning Checkup,” WISH-TV medical expert and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams made clear his enthusiasm about two new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. The FDA just approved the treatments for people with severe forms of the disease, offering them the possibility of improved symptoms and potentially a cure for the inherited blood disorder. Dr. Adams estimates sickle cell impacts about 100,...
WISH-TV’s Multicultural Media Producing Program graduates first class
December 15, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.82 MBThe Multicultural Media Producing Program is the first of its kind, a 16-week course to help teach students from all backgrounds the ins and outs of producing the news. The program, created by WISH-TV owner and chief executive officer DuJuan McCoy, just graduated its first class Tuesday night. “We want to increase diversity in the newsroom in helping create content and influence the message going out to viewers,” McCoy said. The program brought in students from across central In...
New journalism venture Mirror Indy launches with goals to reflect stories of the city
December 08, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MBTuesday marked the beginning of an extraordinary venture in journalism in central Indiana. Mirror Indy, the first newsroom launched in the state by Free Press Indiana, was created to be a reflection of Indianapolis, nodding to the past with an eye toward the future, and WISH-TV and its parent company Circle City Broadcasting are proud to be documenting partners with Mirror Indy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Celebrating Veterans - Puerto Rican Hoosier Finds Ways to Help Veterans
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBWISH-TV is proud to honor and recognize our veterans.Some come from across the Midwest to get a second chance at life thanks to some help from a Puerto Rican veteran. When Jesse Camacho isn’t at work, he’s helping countless veterans in need through a nonprofit that’s making a positive impact on the community. “We try to help everyone that we go and talk to,” he said. Camacho is a disciplined Army veteran. Before the crack of dawn, he and his wife, Shirley, also a veteran, have sta...
Celebrating Veterans - Plainfield veteran advocates for Native American issues
November 27, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.24 MBA 98-year-old Plainfield man is on a mission to educate and advocate for others about the issues Native Americans face in the United States.Jim Collins has spent the last few years researching and highlighting the disparities facing Native veterans and their communities. The World War II Navy veteran is equipped with only a pen and phone. He spends most of his time writing letters, making calls, and still fighting for others. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
Celebrating Veterans - Eskenazi Health doctor and veteran shares insights on returning to civilian life
November 25, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBDr. Chris Williams is an Army veteran who serves as the performance and improvement consultant at Eskenazi Health. Dr. Williams retired from the military after serving twenty one years; most of his time in the military was spent in the active Indiana National Guard. Dr. Williams expressed how the transition from a service member to civilian life is not the easiest task. Even though many employers are happy to hire a veteran because of their leadership experience, punctual behavior...
Celebrating Veterans - Eskenazi Health paramedic Kevin Lloyd shares how being a veteran has impacted his career
November 24, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBKevin Lloyd is a paramedic working at the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. Before starting his career at Eskenazi, Kevin spent years as a combat medic and Military police officer. Kevin is happy to be in a position to help when veterans come seeking for help after going through trauma or facing a particular situation in life. After letting several veterans know that he is a vet, Kevin is able to see the deep breath of relief coming from those seeking help. Building relations...
Celebrating Veterans - Helping Veterans and Families organization provides life services to veterans
November 22, 2023 17:52 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBHeading home from active service can be a difficult task for many veterans. Emmy Hildebrand, CEO of HVAF which stands for “Helping Veterans and Families,” started her organization on a goal to help veterans and their families receive the best possible quality of life. A lot of Indianapolis businesses offer help to HVAF, which makes it possible for them to continue provide services. HVAF has been serving the veteran community for thirty years now, which has been a great help to thos...