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The international culinary scene in Indianapolis has something for the adventurous and the risk takers as new restaurants continually burst on the scene. WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 on Friday to discuss her top recommendations.

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Join WISH-TV in celebrating Women’s History Month this March! Watch the Celebrating Women’s History special above.

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Easter season marks one of the busiest, and, by some accounts, the best times to visit countries like Spain or Mexico. There is an abundance of festivities, religious traditions, and cultural cuisine. Schools and businesses have closed and will remain closed for two weeks as celebrations in those countries stretch from Palm Sunday to Easter.

With more on Easter celebrations in the Latino community, WISH-TV contributor Gloria Jimenez joined News 8 anchor Dakarai Turner to talk about the importance of the holiday in the Latino culture.

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News 8 wrapped up a three-week series examining Black talent development in Indiana, that stretch from getting a K-12 education to landing higher-wage jobs. Emil Ekiyor, a WISH-TV contributor and the chief executive officer of InnoPower Indy Inc., took viewers through barriers that people can face.

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Indianapolis Public Schools will break up its newcomer program for English language learners who are new to the country.

The move to pull the newcomer program out of Northwest Middle School will help reduce transportation costs, make the best use of physical space, and help students engage more with their peers who are native English speakers, officials said in a presentation to the school board on Thursday. It also mirrors a district-wide push to more fully integrate English language learners with their English-speaking peers.

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The Asian American Alliance on February 28 hosted a fireside chat with Ting Gootee.

The president and chief executive officer of the TechPoint, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit created to advance Indiana’s tech economy, hoped to inspire young women.

Organizers of the chat say the event was part of their A Seat at the Table speaker series. The Asian American Alliance has hosted the series for seven years to help connect members with corporate suite executives.

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Indiana Avenue was one of the few safe havens for African-Americans in Indiana during the days of segregation. Tour guide, Sampson Levingston, walked and talked with our team on the history of Indiana Avenue. 

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For the past 20 years Eskenazi Health and the Center for Leadership Development have partnered up to promote careers in health care among minority students in Central Indiana. The Rawles Scholars Medicine Initiative is a six week program created to provide students the opportunity to closely interact with medical professionals. The program is named after one of the first African-Americans to practice surgery in Indianapolis, Dr. George H. Rawles. Dr. Rawles saw a need for greater representation in the field of medicine and worked tirelessly to raise awareness.

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The Madam Walker Legacy Center stands in downtown Indianapolis as a testament to Madam C J Walker’s pioneering efforts as an entrepreneur.

Recently, the city of Indianapolis dedicated a portion of Indiana Avenue as Madam Walker Memorial Way. We spoke with Madam Walker Legacy Center president Kristian Little Strickland about how the center is uplifting not only Walker’s legacy but also the building’s surrounding area.

She also discussed how the center is supporting local entrepreneurs and celebrating Black history.

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Father Harry Smith and daughter Mya Smith Edmonds are both McDonald’s franchise owners, and we spoke to them to celebrate Black History month.

They discussed the lack of African American franchise owners throughout Harry’s career, and how Mya has followed in her father’s footsteps. The duo also has a family foundation called the Smith Foundation that helps our community.

Additionally, McDonald’s Owner/Operators in Indiana and Southwest Michigan are honoring Black History Makers of Tomorrow, who are high school seniors making a positive impact in their communities. You can see the entire 2024 list here.

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