The meeting came after leaders rallied outside Braun’s office last week.
Tag: DEI
Posted inEducation
Indiana struggles to send Black, Hispanic students to college, report shows
54% of Indiana adults had a degree or post high school credential in 2023.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Northwest side church to host Black Heritage Month conversation series
Conversation topics at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church include critical race theory, DEI and youth literacy.
Posted inEducation
‘We shall overcome’: Black faith leaders rally for Martin University, DEI
Martin University, a private university, received $5 million in the state budget in 2023.
Posted inEducation
‘It’s racist.’ Indy lawmaker blasts Braun for not funding Martin University
Martin received $5M from the state in 2023 to boost enrollment and retention of Black students.
Posted inGovernment
Anti-DEI bills take heat but pass committee
Indiana lawmakers and constituents debated whether diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts combat or constitute discrimination.
Posted inGovernment
Gov. Braun’s order replaces DEI with ‘MEI’
Indiana Democrats criticized the move to “merit, excellence and innovation” as regressive.
Posted inArts & Culture
Gen Con inclusivity efforts aim to welcome more people to tabletop gaming
As the convention celebrates record attendance, organizers have focused on making the event more inclusive.