Dear Indy,
The veep was in town yesterday — and what had been a previously planned stop at a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. gathering turned into something of an early campaign rally.
Fresh from her probable entry into the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris electrified the crowd of about 6,000 yesterday.
Mirror Indy reporter Peter Blanchard was there for the sights and sounds. This part of his article stood out to me:
Harris’ biggest ovation of the day came after she uttered a phrase the crowd so desperately wanted to hear.
“When I am president of the United States” — Harris could barely get through the rest of her sentence over the noise of the crowd.
But she finished her comment in support of abortion rights: ”And when Congress passes a law to restore those freedoms, I will sign it into law.”
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In other news
- At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, we all know the safety patrol workers are better known as “yellow shirts” — and they might be the most recognizable people around the track. You can meet some of them in a new photo story from Mirror Indy intern Alayna Wilkening.
- The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation that advocates for health equity, released new scorecards ranking several measures of health care in Indiana. See how our state stacks up here.
- Westsiders, have you signed up for the Westside Beat yet? It’s a free texting service from reporter Enrique Saenz, where he brings you a few quick updates each week on things like new businesses, road closures and stories about westsiders. Sign up here or text WESTSIDE to 317-659-7738.
Today’s weather from WTHR
Slight rain chances mainly south today with lingering haze and smoke in some areas. Cooler tonight before a warm and sunny Friday to start the weekend.
What’s going on around the city
- Tomorrow, July 26: From 7-10 p.m., the Richard G. Lugar Plaza, 235 E. Market St., will be home to Latin Night, hosted by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. The event includes live music, dancing and food. Though it’s free, organizers ask that you RSVP.
- Saturday, July 27: The Testimony Service will present “Show & Tell,” a community development workshop to identify assets that exist in our faith communities, neighborhoods and among our own personal circles. A collage session will follow the conversation, which begins at noon at 959 N. Holmes Ave. Food will be provided, as well as live music from DJ Sounds by Cam. Free, but please reserve a spot.
- Saturday, July 27: Spellbound Indy and Indy CD & Vinyl will host Spellbound Indy Dark Alternative DJ Dance Night at the White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect St., starting at 9 p.m. The Detroit-based band Mission to the Sun and DJ JonJon from Chicago will perform. $10, 21+
— Breanna Cooper, arts and culture reporter
Looking for other things to do? Check out Mirror Indy’s events calendar.
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What else we’re reading today
- Chalkbeat Indiana: Heads up, IPS families: Lots of changes are coming your way this school year. Our friends at Chalkbeat Indiana outlined the major ones, including buses, dress code and school lunches (including plant-based proteins!).
- Axios Indianapolis: Fans in Columbus told Axios why they loved having an MLS team in town — and a common thread was how the team brings people together into a community.
- Indiana Capital Chronicle: The three candidates running for Indiana governor will meet in a televised debate Oct. 24. The Indiana Debate Commission, which had been criticized by Republican candidates during the primary election, is organizing the new debate.
Arts and Culture
In polite company, they say, it is best not to talk about religion, politics or money. If you’ve ever carried on a conversation relating to any of these topics, you probably already know why.
But the latest exhibition at The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art does exactly that. “Acts of Faith: Religion and the American West” presses on the tender spots of the American psyche. And it’s done with lots of empathy.
Reporter Breanna Cooper visited the exhibition to see firsthand how the museum was able to mirror the stories of so many walks of life. She saw that the practice of religion went beyond Native American and Christian faiths.
— Jennifer Delgadillo, arts and culture editor
Want to explore more of our city’s vibrancy? Find more arts and culture coverage here.
Reflections
We’re one week away from the start of Gen Con, which also means we’re one week away from me taking a couple of days off to play board games with friends and family 24/7.
Fellow gamers, what new or recent releases should I check out next week?
Ryan
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