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Our City Our Voice

All INdiana Podcast Network

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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Celebrating Veterans - Eskenazi Health paramedic...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/11/24

Kevin 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 relationships is important

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00:03:27

Celebrating Veterans - Helping Veterans and Families...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/11/22

Heading 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 those in need. HVAF

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00:03:39

Addressing the stigma around Veterans with PTSD

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/11/17

We are honored to have Dr. Conor with us today to shed light on a recent and crucial piece of research focusing on PTSD and veterans’ mental health, particularly addressing the issue of stigma. In a world where mental health concerns often go unnoticed or unaddressed, we must recognize the unique challenges veterans face and provide them with the support and understanding they deserve. Dr. Conor’s insights will not only inform us about the latest developments in this field but also serve as a

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00:03:10

Nonprofit matches veterans with their perfect dog or cat

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/11/10

An Indianapolis-area group is supporting veterans with the help of four-legged friends. For veterans, dogs or cats can offer that unconditional love and companionship they need. Some are even transforming lives for veterans across central Indiana. It’s unconditional and comes with lots of hugs, a match made in heaven thanks to the nonprofit Veteran’s Best Friend Indiana Inc. The group focuses on connecting veterans to professional dog trainers with rescue dogs at no cost. They’ve been serving

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00:03:03

Indy Art & Culture Ushers in Economic Boom

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/11/03

Arts and culture in central Indiana are experiencing a boom according to the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 report, raking in nearly $530 million in art spending in Indiana last year. The report took a look at nearly 400 communities. The Arts Council of Indianapolis led the charge in gathering data for Indy, finding that the arts generated money and jobs. Indiana is becoming a center for the arts and culture, and it’s mark has shown to be a near-$530 million business. See Privacy Policy at

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00:03:08

Pageant queen shares story to boost sickle cell...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/10/27

Sickle cell is the most common inherited blood disease in the world, and people of African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent are most likely to get it. Sickle cell is invisible to the eye. But, many people can experience excruciating pain as a result. Experts hope to increase awareness of the disease through education and research. Today, college student Sarah Holdcroft is an advocate for people living with sickle cell. As a youngster, the 20-year-old felt alone, as if she was the only

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00:21:30

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with WISH-TV

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/10/18

Please join WISH-TV in celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by enjoying our special presentation. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month special is brought to you by Eskenazi Health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:03:20

Indiana Latino Institute leader advocates for...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/10/17

One woman is working to amplify the voices of Hispanic students across Indiana, and Rachel Santos isn’t someone who easily gives up when it comes to advocating. The woman who has a Doctor of Education degree helps lead the charge at the Indiana Latino Institute, a nonprofit that focuses on uplifting the Hispanic community. Santos is the director of education policy and strategic partnerships at the Indiana Latino Institute, known in the organization as ILI. She says the Hispanic community is

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00:03:11

New mural on Indy’s Mexican Consulate wall celebrates...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/10/13

They say two brains are better than one. And in Indianapolis, a group of Hispanic women is making a positive impact on the Mexican Consulate through the arts. Local Mexican-American artists Joy Hernandez and Alejandra Carrillo are on a mission to paint a mural on the Mexican Consulate’s outside wall facing Lord Street. With every stroke of colorful paint, a formerly empty space on the consulate’s wall is taking a transformative turn for Indy’s Mexican community. Featured in the mural are a

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00:03:01

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage - Latina works to...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/10/06

One woman is on a mission to help those new to the United States become first-time business owners. While immigrant entrepreneurs are a force in the economy, they often face unique challenges when starting a business. Luckily, in Indianapolis, there’s a Latina who’s helping to change that. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:02:50

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Latinas Welding Guild...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/09/29

The Latinas Welding Guild has been smashing barriers in a world where women are under-represented. Beating the odds in male-dominated industries such as welding doesn’t come easy. But, the Latinas Welding Guild has risen above the challenge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:03:03

Non-profit strives to improve voting access for...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/09/22

Efforts to improve equity and access at the polls are moving full steam ahead thanks to the Fort Wayne-based nonprofit, Count Us In. With Tuesday marking National Voter Registration Day, the organization is moving forward with its new Racial Justice Accessibility Fellowship. In just a few years, the agency has helped register over 750 voters. They have a specific focus on people who have disabilities and those who have historically been disenfranchised. The new class of Fellows’ representatives

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00:03:04

$4M grant to improve college enrollment in Marion County

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/09/15

$4 million grant aims to improve college enrollment for Marion County high school students as part of a newly rolled-out program called College Matters. The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation is providing the funding with hope as more students enroll and come to college, they’ll not only stay in Indiana and join in the economic growth but share their knowledge to help others navigate college enrollment. Victory College Prep, part of the work is in the name, and $150,000 of a $4 million grant will help

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00:02:47

Indianapolis Public Schools to offer parents racial...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/09/08

Indianapolis Public Schools is expanding its racial equity work. The district wants to include parents in its equity training. IPS calls it groundwater training for IPS parents. According to the IPS website, groundwater training is “designed to help practitioners at all levels internalize the reality that we live in a racially structured society, and that is what causes racial inequity.” Representatives say if we have any chance of moving forward, it’s important to have teachers, staff, and parents

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00:03:03

Code Black Indy expands outreach and work space

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/09/01

Improving education to gain access to tech jobs is a central focus for the nonprofit Code Black Indy. The organization is expanding its work thanks to a growing commitment and financial support. Code Black Indy says systemic issues has often limited access to tech careers for Black and brown people, who make up about 4% of those in the field. Now able to expand its K-12 work into more schools and adult-centered programming, representatives hope to help shift the statistics. Code Black Indy is

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00:02:56

Rising need for minority blood donors

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/08/25

Indiana’s blood supply is falling short. Several organizations are partnering and asking for more minorities to come forward. They say there’s more to donations than just your blood type. Right now, Black people account for 1/2-% of all blood donations. Matching blood types is important and minorities carry unique antigens that help with complications from child birth and blood diseases that largely impact minorities, such as sickle cell. Indiana is usually facing an emergency need for blood

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00:03:06

Opioids with fentanyl impacting youth and communities...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/08/18

The opioid epidemic has a higher impact on young people and communities of color, with an estimated 300 people dying nationally due to overdose every day. On Saturday, the patch of grass outside Overdose Lifeline on West 42nd Street will be packed with overdose awareness ribbons to symbolize overdose deaths. The organization says its work is to curb outcomes, break the stigma of addiction, and remember those who have died. Overdose Lifeline’s mission is to increase access to overdose prevention and

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00:03:12

ACLU challenges Indiana law allowing police to move...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/08/11

The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging Indiana’s encroaching-on-an-investigation law.It gives police officers the right to tell citizens to move back 25 feet or risk jail time and a criminal record. The ACLU says the law gives police unbridled discretion. The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of a citizen journalist in South Bend. The lawsuit claims police told him to move back 25 feet during an investigation and had another officer come and push them back another 25 feet. See Privacy

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00:04:43

WISH-TV partners with Teachers’ Treasures for Gr8...

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/08/02

WISH-TV is teaming up with Teachers’ Treasures, a free store for teachers, for the ninth annual Gr8 Paper Push to help stock classrooms with school supplies. Margaret Sheehan from Teachers’ Treasures joined Daybreak to speak more about the organization and how they help teachers across Indiana. According to the National Education Association, more than 90% of teachers spend their own money on school supplies and each year they spend an average of $800-$1,200 to help their students succeed. Every

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00:02:54

Immigrants facing growing housing crisis in Indiana

Our City Our Voice ·

2023/07/28

As the housing crisis hits Indiana’s growing immigrant community, two agencies are partnering to ease challenges in the application process.Immigrant Welcome Center representatives say it’s safe to say all new immigrants face housing insecurity, especially if they don’t already have family here or a sponsor. Then you add missing documentation and identification, it becomes an uphill climb. Housing is one of the top resources searched for immigrants in Indiana. The crisis seen across the state is

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