From Self-Expression to Executive Presence: How VOICES Is Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders When most people think about leadership development, they picture suits and boardrooms—not spray paint, spoken word, or hip hop beats. But for Kia Wright, Executive Director of VOICES Corporation, leadership starts long before someone enters the workforce. It begins […]
Building a More Inclusive Future: The 2025 BEI Impact Report Highlights Collective Progress and Urgency In its latest 2025 Impact Report, Business Equity for Indy (BEI) offers more than a recap of milestones—it issues a call to action. With inclusion at the center of economic strategy, BEI continues to push boundaries through intentional collaboration,
Rooted in Inclusion, Powered by Community: How One Indy Event Is Reshaping Maternal Health for Black Families In Indiana, the most dangerous time in a Black woman’s life might be while giving birth. Black women in our state are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white
Healing Through Harmony: What Eskenazi Health Teaches Us About Equity in Arts, Wellness, and Community Design In most hospitals, music is something you might hear through a pair of earbuds or a distant television. At Eskenazi Health, it’s something you feel—in the open concourses, in quiet patient rooms, in the rhythm of recovery. Through
Closing the Technical Gap: How Wellcrafted Startups Is Empowering Founders and Building Inclusive Innovation In Indiana’s push to lead in innovation, companies like Wellcrafted Startups are ensuring that underestimated entrepreneurs aren’t left behind. As Indiana continues positioning itself as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, one critical challenge remains: how do we ensure
6,760 Issues and Counting: The Indianapolis Recorder’s Legacy of Representation, Resilience, and Hope Every Thursday for 130 years—without fail—the Indianapolis Recorder has hit the streets, landing in homes, barbershops, churches, and businesses across Indiana. That’s more than 6,760 issues of truth-telling: more than 6,760 bold declarations that Black lives, stories, and futures matter.
See the Full Picture: How CaptureNoire Is Using Visual Equity to Spark Inclusive Innovation in Indiana Martina Jackson never set out to become a tech founder. In fact, for years, she built a successful career in regulatory affairs and quality assurance within the global life sciences industry. She had stability and impact, but it
Mental Health Forum Showcases Urgency, Innovation, and Inclusion in Workplace Wellness At the latest Business Equity for Indy (BEI) forum, mental health took center stage—not as a passing trend, but as a critical, cultural imperative. Leaders from across industries gathered for a deeply impactful morning designed to spotlight workplace mental health, share innovative strategies,
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Inclusive Research, Life-Saving Results: How the All-Star Cure Project Is Creating Space for Every Voice in the Fight Against Breast Cancer In the fight against breast cancer, inclusion is more than a goal—it’s a requirement for meaningful progress. And thanks to the work of the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Comprehensive
Honoring Freedom, Uplifting Legacy: Juneteenth in Indianapolis Is a Call to Celebrate and Activate As June rolls in, communities across Indianapolis are preparing to commemorate Juneteenth—an essential day in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865. But beyond celebration, Juneteenth invites us all to reflect on freedom, equity, and the
