Bring It On! – WFHB

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In 2015 he was a key player in implementing My Brother’s Keeper, an initiative designed and put forth by Barack Obama’s administration to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color. Recently he was elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators. While a member of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, he also serves as the Ranking Minority Member on the Senate Education and Career Development Committee and in 2017 was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party.

State Senator Eddie Melton was born and raised in Gary, Indiana as the son of a railroad worker and a proud Steelworks Local 188 Union member. His father served in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart but returning permanently wounded – giving Eddie a firsthand insight into the challenges Veterans face in our society, as well as the cost of untreated physical and mental health on local communities. He currently resides in Merrillville, IN with wife Crystal and his children. Senator Melton declared his candidacy for governor on October 8, 2019.

Other declared candidates for Indiana Governor are Eric Holcomb (R), Woody Myers (D), Josh Owens (D), and Brian Roth (R).

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Hosts William Hosea and Roberta Radovich are honored to welcome Nordia McNish, whose story was recently featured in The Herald Times.  She is a young single mother who has managed to overcome the odds. She was an undocumented immigrant from Jamaica who has managed to pursue her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University (Bloomington) while also enduring homelessness. She now holds a student visa and is scheduled to graduate in the spring. Today she discusses her journey to IU, how she has managed to persist, and the factors that have led her to pursue a career as a social worker.

In addition, William Hosea and Roberta Radovich take some time to honor the legacy of the recently passed U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D – MD, 7th District) in the last segment of the program.

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But first, Dr. Terri Francis presents an overview of the upcoming Spring semester’s film series, “LOVE! I’M IN LOVE!”  This is an American Black film series centered on themes of love and family during trying times, operating mainly as a counter-point to the more popular black exploitation films of the 1970s. This film series explores how black affection and love are represented in American film.

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Dana works to bring the legislative information Hoosiers need to make sound decisions about those that should represent us. Today she is here to discuss the importance of understanding the various local issues at stake with this year’s upcoming election, update us with recent political developments throughout the state of particular relevance to the African American community, and to urge everyone to vote.

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Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with William Vance, president of the Monroe County Branch of the NAACP. The NAACP – National Association forthe Advancement of Colored People, is the oldest, largest and strongest civil rights organization in the United States. The principal objective of the NAACP is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States. The NAACP is committed to non-violence and relies upon the press, the petition, the ballot and the courts, even in the face of overt and violent racial hostility.

The NAACP is a network of more than 2,200 branches covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Japan and Germany. They are divided into seven regions and are managed and governed by a National Board of Directors. The NAACP is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Total membership exceeds 500,000.

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The Global Leadership Summit is a two-day, world-class experience, broadcast every August live to hundreds of satellite locations in North America. In the months that follow, the Summit takes place at an additional 900+ sites in 135 countries. More than just an event, the Summit experience kicks-off a year-long community transformation process – providing tools to help you and your team apply what you learned throughout the year.

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This weekend-long celebration of IU’s black students and their culture is from October 11 (Friday) to October 13 (Sunday) and features events in Bloomington, IN and in Indianapolis, with special presentations, entertainment, and a Neal-Marshall Alumni Association sponsored tailgate at the homecoming football game on October 12. More information can be found here.

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