The Black Briefing

Redistricting: The Latest Maps & Developments | Process & Next Steps - https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2... https://www.indystar.com/story/news/p... Louisiana Case: https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/s... https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08... • How SCOTUS's decision on Voting Rights Act... Beef with the Wayne Township eviction judge and Thanksgiving eve evictions - https://mirrorindy.org/wayne-township... OPHS bungles Winter Contingency and dismantles Eviction Prevention program - https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-w... Wildstyle/Merkley Exchange: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S... Indy City Council moves inmate medical money after 3 deaths at county jail - https://mirrorindy.org/documenters-ci... ILEA - https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/202... Charter School podcast: https://www.charterfolk.org/captivate... AES Interview (BIL & Wild): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16UP... New Segment "Brief Thoughts": Shut Up & Dribble - Stick to What You Know https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7... https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B5v... Expect vs Inspect "Prove me wrong, bro" -- Nah. The Rundown: Nick Roberts Evil Twin? (We get to be in white business bc Jesse's here) lmbo https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxaRR... KSB testifying about redistricting after disenfranchising Black dems/candidates…😒 Dems perform well in rural Tennessee… What could that mean for us? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AWu... Black woman forced to deliver baby on the side of the road! https://www.facebook.com/share/1GGyBn... https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/n... "Legless man accused of killing man on his birthday after dispute over vape pen" https://www.facebook.com/share/1D1WKF...

Erika Vance? https://people.com/jd-vance-erika-kir...

Beckwith and His Freaky Friends https://indianacitizen.org/arrest-mad... https://www.wthr.com/article/news/cri...

Redistricting - More Braun Than Brains https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2...

⅔ of people say our country is going in the wrong direction: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/ameri...

Find Your Legislator: https://iga.in.gov/information/find-l...

Script: "Hello, my name is ___ and I am a constituent in ___. I am calling to ask you to oppose any effort to redraw Indiana's congressional districts outside the normal Census cycle. Hoosiers deserve maps based on real population data — not partisan politics. Please commit to voting NO on mid-cycle redistricting."

Link: https://open.substack.com/pub/idaac/p...

SNAP Benefits/Government Shutdown https://apnews.com/article/government... Update: https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/politi...

Hovito - Police Overreach? https://www.indystar.com/story/news/c...

Brightwood Data Center https://mirrorindy.org/martindale-bri... https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/...

Black Media(in a time when media is being attacked on every front) - Jeffrey Johnson Arrest https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17q9...

Runndown: No new childcare vouchers until 2027 https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2...

IN Rep not figuring out a way to supplement snap https://www.wthr.com/article/news/loc... Justice Center 0-20 releases and identical twin by accident, somebody died on October 3rd, September 4th, August 25th, "most are thought to be overdoses", guy escaped in his shackles https://www.wthr.com/article/news/cri... https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/no-e... https://www.wthr.com/article/news/loc... https://www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

YatVac/WishTv https://www.wishtv.com/yatvac/

Thanksgifting Baskets Fundraising Givelify: https://www.givelify.com/donate/chris...

This week on The Black Briefing Podcast, we sat down with Ben Tapper, Chief Diversity and Equity Officer for the City of Indianapolis. In this conversation, Ben shares the winding road that led him into the Office of Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion, what it really means to do equity work inside city government, and why the new BIRTH Fund matters for families across Indy. If you're curious about how public policy, community voice, and real-life impact come together behind the scenes, this episode is your front-row seat.

Links: Ben's Office: https://www.indy.gov/agency/office-of...

Media: https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-t...

Apply for BIRTH Fund: https://bridgeproject.typeform.com/to...

🎧 Listen, learn, and tap in. Like, comment, and share to keep these stories moving. #TheBlackBriefing #BenTapper #Indianapolis #EquityWork #BirthFund #BlackMedia #CommunityStories #IndyPolitics

It's a long one!

Inside joke: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15fm8RXZ6h/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Greg & WildStyle on Press Tours?

!Create Pod:https://youtu.be/teJ1UZ-SL1Y?si=lgV6SAFujfBnjLop

Cameron Ridle Show: Part 1: https://youtu.be/HfKVGNjCVS0?si=dasAYfbmw8-l4Jde

Part 2: https://youtu.be/7upuzy7uhfg?si=YVaoYHrphuOSGMMA

Part 3: https://youtu.be/KGw0L2QC98Q?si=305yFN-x46QDSKn_

Time as a Tactic(Curfew & City Council meeting & Reunification Center): https://mirrorindy.org/impd-announces-downtown-safe-space-for-kids-out-past-curfew/

Braun says Police are doing their job, but everybody else needs to do theirs: https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/indiana-governor-braun-gun-violence/

Hogsett Defends Record & Snyder Calls for a "Recall Vote for Prosecutor & Judges at least" : https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2025/07/16/indianapolis-mayor-joe-hogsett-says-violence-is-down-after-gov-brauns-criticism/85239244007/

Don't Feed After Midnight https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-new-rules-late-night-food-trucks-after-mass-shooting-sparks-debate/531-bb71e7ed-dc60-4cfa-9e42-07dd8e5d0a5c

New But Familiar(Graves Allegations/StepDown) https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/11/indianapolis-city-county-councilor-response-keith-graves-allegations-maggie-lewis/84616375007/

Republicans Call Out Dems for being nasty. https://mirrorindy.org/keith-graves-indianapolis-democrat-eastside-councilor-assault-allegations/

$27 Million of New Spending on Old Promises https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-city-county-council-road-funding-snow-removal/

Wildstyle & The Challenger - Itemized Receipts: https://docquery.fec.gov/cgi-bin/forms/C00901975/1903196/sa/11AI/2

Piers Morgan Clip: https://youtu.be/61MmsY9bYQQ?si=jGr5i6RYQbI5oW9V

Update: George Israel Policy: https://www.georgehornedo.com/israelpolicy?fbclid=IwY2xjawLp6Z1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhcktsa1BFNTRIRktFdUZHAR67-qW06FWPmy6-9ROUu2Qlnw4vbUPou7yn4wEJyYJIvWHABuPaS3e4nV4Row_aem_5L1BXUI7FrwNXN2VHfwlIw

Jesse tries to Remove VOP & Ali https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2025/07/08/indianapolis-city-county-council-leadership-vote-osili-cook-investigations/84499999007/

Rundown: Churches Are Still Homophobic https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2025/07/13/pride-protest-erupts-after-sure-foundation-baptist-church-calls-lgbtq-community-disgusting/84614884007/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLlbMdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHknh4hn2_4DeviXdsfhn6YDYl1l-zJzw1ASBgqZf18qZtDXFkZFVSrvoYMGT_aem_bTHpcoaJKC-RqaKz93QwJA#bhhan0ssewp41d3u1uxcym2pdtf7up6xd

Canal Village? https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-housing-developer-backlash-northwest-landing-bwi-gary-hobbs/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLlbA1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgpLkH0is1IHB_9RlS7GyFAdBqimpcsHFvZ7TToRs2zQYQN5DSYEbexJrMgc_aem_ii_kEyvm5X23DoyIUv47i

https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-housing-developer-backlash-northwest-landing-bwi-gary-hobbs/

Trump Admin's gonna Incinerate Food 😩 https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/07/usaid-emergency-food-incinerate-trump/683532/ Sam Keeps Going to SCC Meetings

😩 Blue Wave Weekend? Fudge?

Amp Harris on Cameron Ridle Show: https://youtu.be/cW5xE1lH2s

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Councilor Ali Brown about her role as VP of the CCC, the recent investigation into the Hogsett Administration, and the call for her to step down as a leader of the council.

For Reference:

Backstory: https://mirrorindy.org/vop-osili-lauren-roberts-city-county-council-indianapolis-joe-hogsett-thomas-cook-fisher-phillips/

Hogsett Admin Investigation Report: https://us-east-1-indy.graphassets.com/ActDBC5rvRWeCZlNNnLrDz/cmb9xrgd01h0407lrf5mziz4o

Carlino's Statement & Ali's Response: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FJUo2gq6M/

The Receipts! If I'm missing anything, let me know! I

MPD's Hands-On Approach Link to video: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/06/25/indianapolis-police-viral-arrest-videos-devin-hunt/84247495007/

Activation Call with CRT

Whitley's Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16hKiZkpaD/

Tracking Indy's Homicides: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/03/indianapolis-homicide-tracker-2025-shootings-stabbings-trauma/76448808007/

Year Over Year Comparison: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/06/20/2025-monthly-homicides-down-compared-to-indianapolis-killings-last-year-impd-preparing-for-summer/84011738007/

Carlino Pushes for More Link to Statements: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FJUo2gq6M/ Article: https://mirrorindy.org/crista-carlino-joe-hogsett-resignation-indianapolis-harassment-investigation-vop-osili/

Ali & Carlino Interviews Ali: https://youtu.be/HbgAQJhCuq8

Carlino: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:54786feb-5b7c-4690-8904-36214ec7fdfa

GR 41: https://www.indy.gov/api/v1/indy_proposal_document?content_type=application/pdf&id=18814&name=PROP24-287&type=1&link_id=3&can_id=4efff9de4a991be256415b5ec1da872e&source=email-investigations-and-justice&email_referrer=&email_subject=investigations-and-justice

IBJ Says Scope was different from what was provided publicly vs the "Engagement Memo" signed by VOP(pay wall): https://www.ibj.com/articles/investigative-firm-says-mayors-texts-outside-scope-of-investigation-did-not-violate-policies?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IBJ%20Daily&utm_id=47848471

Fisher Phillips Contract: https://fox59.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2025/06/Fisher-Phillips-Contract-01.pdf

Faegre(firm the city hired to turnover investigation materials): https://fox59.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2025/06/Faegre-12062024-Griffin-Sex-Harrassment-Hogsett-40K-1.pdf

Carlino Voted Out?

Article: https://indypolitics.org/carlino-removed-from-caucus/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLLVnRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGYmxRcE9QQTFxUkVnaWlSAR67fWNsZ0I6aOWQxiCyZiHq4C7YVtCVPuQRmwn4wUUHALBvq8IJKoKVfiazZw_aem_bp4quA9Dg813AG9vpxNLQA

Carlino Statement/"Apology": https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/25/council-member-crista-carlino-removed-democratic-caucus/84356554007/

VOP & The Money Machine

"38th Street Renaissance": https://www.nbofi.com/38th-street-renaissance-alliance

FHCCI Email: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yJyoYkKC72EQgJLSxpYoczzZnVz-uocR/view?usp=sharing

Facebook Photo: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16XziAchxs/

$300,000 Pieces of Silver https://sdvoice.info/targets-partnership-with-national-baptist-convention-backfires/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/national-baptist-convention-president-under-203000311.html

Impeach by Any Means Necessary

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/26/andre-carson-sponsors-trump-articles-of-impeachment-iran/84367283007/

The Report - Fisher Philips Report link: https://us-east-1-indy.graphassets.com/ActDBC5rvRWeCZlNNnLrDz/cmb9xrgd01h0407lrf5mziz4o

Committee Meeting Report Out Video Link: https://indianapolis.granicus.com/player/clip/24845

Lauren Roberts Substack with all 49 pages submitted to Fisher Phillips: https://open.substack.com/pub/laurenkayroberts/p/all-49-pages-of-my-written-statement?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Poetic Justice Indy Star Article: https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2025/06/06/hogsett-texts-women-toxic-culture-investigation-sexual-harassment/84068842007/

Wish Tv Article: https://www.wishtv.com/news/i-team-8/indianapolis-mayor-texts-employee/

Council Meeting Link to watch Council Meeting: Lauren's full statement (2:15): https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AbzM8HY4H/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Mirror Indy Comprehensive Article: https://mirrorindy.org/vop-osili-lauren-roberts-city-county-council-indianapolis-joe-hogsett-thomas-cook-fisher-phillips/

The Non-Apology Mirror Indy Article about Samuel's statement: https://mirrorindy.org/city-county-council-president-vop-osili-statement-lauren-roberts-elise-shrock/

Ghost Riding the Mayor's Office Substack post by Matthew Gonzales: https://open.substack.com/pub/anongoingconcern/p/the-mayor-who-wasnt-there?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Can a mayor be removed? Article: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2024/09/10/indianapolis-mayor-joe-hogsett-impeachment-sexual-harassment-investigation/75146554007/

V.O.P. - Violence, Oppression, & Politics Jesse's Blog: https://www.jesseforindy.com/emailarchives/061225violence-oppression-and-politics

**Extras**

Russ McQuaid on Cameron Ridle's Show: https://youtu.be/UwUprIIFDgU?si=1qsBEXOQCigI3FZS

Sam & Greg on Cameron Ridle's Show: https://youtu.be/uF1ow3fBTTg https://youtu.be/XpaJt0fR3u4

**NEW UPDATE: IBJ Calls for Mayor to Step Down! https://www.ibj.com/articles/editorial-its-time-for-mayor-hogsett-to-let-someone-else-lead-indianapolis

Lawrence… Dem Strategy

WildStyle & The FOIA Request(s)

Council Responsibilities: https://www.indy.gov/agency/city-county-council

Find Your Councilor(Indy): https://maps.indy.gov/GovProfile/index.html?

Council Meeting with protesters: https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-city-county-council-protestors-gaza-war-documenters/

3/5ths of a Brain https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/28/lt-gov-micah-beckwith-indiana-praises-three-fifths-rule-compromise-what-he-said-clergy-responds/83324669007/

Nasty G & the kkk https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C9WRXCSmR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Braun's Signing Bills ACLU suing Braun over IU Trustees https://www.wthr.com/article/news/politics/aclu-of-indiana-sue-governor-mike-braun-iu-board-of-trustees-house-enrolled-act-1001/531-69518c20-c5fa-4770-a05a-ee59cc0780a4

Bans Marijuana Ads in Indiana https://wtvbam.com/2025/05/07/796055/

Ivy Tech ends free Summer Classes for High Schoolers https://www.wthr.com/article/news/education/ivy-tech-ends-free-summer-classes-high-school-students-state-budget-cuts-crossing-the-finish-line-program/531-f1459dcb-7156-41b5-bcd6-75229d4c139e?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTHR-TV&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4PXpfXv-gXC6UJa_5UDt2MhW4N4QSMTX-T8R2qCLMvIRdtvJ_1BnVPJV4tbA_aem_sxwXbce1wiwrlUtVth5FFA#h12z6zv2mhkg2qxvmapfmk0z2j4dwd9ly

Sun bucks are Gone https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/05/07/a-giant-leap-backwards-indiana-opts-out-of-summer-program-for-hungry-schoolchildren/

Carson Challenged (Concerned Clergy Event on top of Carson's Event) https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/faith-leaders-condemn-lt-gov-beckwith-for-three-fifths-compromise-comment

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5240295-george-hornedo-andre-carson-indiana-challenger/

ILEA & The Mayor https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-local-education-alliance/

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/28/ips-schools-charter-indianapolis-local-education-alliance-exempt-open-door-law/83324506007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7jKVrL4ykdmUaGhwH4wiYq9UrGvIk5BLXBRbNmdBckbkW5XttqBdJH-R-EAg_aem_2AUSFLJL6m6zvbmmaELz4w#ca5pip7ls1v8nv3qqwn8g3uu7s45rf2

THE RUNDOWN

Voices is EMMY NOMINATED

Mirror Indy Gets Awards https://mirrorindy.org/national-headliner-awards-mirror-indy-emily-hopkins-reporter/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7UtlndlpO_pm_-DTE7eKXjJYJaRo0AjE-wwfW0Ym7Yn8YtMdLeCWu4m8X1lQ_aem_g8qENvkrMyxUxxa0Q7BGjw

"Unleashing America's Law Enforcement"

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/strengthening-and-unleashing-americas-law-enforcement-to-pursue-criminals-and-protect-innocent-citizens/

"Indefinite Tabling" 👀 - https://mirrorindy.org/lena-hill-deputy-mayor-joe-hogsett-indianapolis-appointment-denied-leroy-robinson/

Amendment to Homelessness Bill: https://www.citact.org/news/2025-week-14-statehouse-report?fbclid=IwY2xjawJvv6dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrdE9DcEtVcEFPMng3U1NEAR4i7_doFp2v1XB4l31Jox-Fp8_-E6GcjDBelxOD_SK6HudhJtRLJNbiUKLikw_aem_mf5_cQi4f96EH18c7E41LA

IGA UPDATE : Locking Up Our Unhoused folks & Defunding Trad Public Schools 💸 - https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/15/indiana-senate-property-tax-relief-bill-mike-braun-senate-bill-1-sb-1/83045300007/

https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/indiana-house-passes-bill-to-jail-homeless-persons/ Red For Ed Pics: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A9AaGPw8A/

Braun is a FOR REAL TRUMPER ☢️ - https://events.in.gov/event/-make-indiana-healthy-again

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/politics/indiana-gov-braun-signs-executive-orders-to-limit-welfare-spending-and-study-healthcare-issues-dr-oz-secretary-robert-f-kennedy-rfk-vaccines-snap-tanf/531-554337bb-3e49-45a4-ba69-db612831d99e

Black Mothers Mortality Rates: https://www.wishtv.com/news/multicultural-news/indiana-maternal-mortality-rates/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WISH-TV&fbclid=IwY2xjawJvv81leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFa2xpSlo4N0syRENBV2dvAR4qmHVfYrYWpoNly4AUzZ3Uo7HTZA6u1MIcJbAsOl2I4pjg34fuUpWqT5mc4Q_aem_mlEWugKDj9q9JZafTX-Saw

ICRC Has New Leadership 🤷‍♀️ - https://www.in.gov/icrc/about-icrc/executive-director/

Dem Party STILL getting dragged for horrible sexual harassment response 😩 - https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/14/women-who-experienced-harassment-say-indiana-democrats-response-lacked/82703798007/

Republicans & Corruption: The Morales Arc - https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/columnists/james-briggs/2025/04/04/diego-morales-90k-car-indiana-secretary-of-state-impeachment/82884158007/