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
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
Business Equity for Indy recently hosted its second quarter People Community of Practice (PcP) event at Citizens Energy Group, spotlighting transformative leadership programs dedicated to advancing Black and minority employees in Indianapolis. The event, moderated by Gerald Bush, SHRM-SCP, ICF-PCC, brought together leaders from several impactful organizations: Black Leadership + Legacies & Executive
In business, profit margins often take precedence, and as a result, the concept of prioritizing employee wellness might seem like an afterthought. However, Second Helpings, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty through food rescue, hunger relief, and job training, is challenging this notion by spearheading a holistic approach to workforce wellness. Through
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is thrilled to announce the return of its Juneteenth Foodways Festival made possible through the generosity of the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation. The festival is a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and culinary heritage. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 14, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., as this historic
On June 19, 1865, U.S. troops entered Galveston, Texas to announce that freedom had arrived for all enslaved people in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued January 1, 1863, technically freed all enslaved peoples, but it was not until that first Juneteenth that the news had reached all Americans and was enforced throughout the
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