The Black Briefing

In this episode, Wildstyle, Sam, & Greg run through some of the most impactful political and community topics since their last episode: https://youtu.be/S6wI18tJQwA?si=EoATZHsVgFgRFs11

Here's the rundown and links:

Blackout Follow-Up

https://www.forbes.com/sites/pamdanziger/2025/03/03/target-loses-and-costco-wins-in-web-traffic-on-feb-28-economic-blackout-day/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kirimasters/2025/03/02/amazon-defies-economic-blackout-as-sales-climb-during-boycott/

Deputy Mayor, Lena Hill confirmed by committee, still has top go to full committee Named Andrew Merkley at Director of OPHS https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-mayor-joe-hogsett-deputy-lena-hill-public-health-safety/

https://mirrorindy.org/mayor-hogsett-names-new-director-of-the-office-of-public-health-and-safety/#:~:text=Mayor%20Joe%20Hogsett%20on%20Friday,and%20Eviction%20Prevention%20within%20OPHS.

Lawrence Police Part II https://youtu.be/cDoCOTAJ-OU?si=e5igyXGu95qvZLpg

38th Street Development, bigger question about Housing development https://mirrorindy.org/proposed-indianapolis-apartment-complex-mixed-reactions-38th-street-keystone-avenue-purple-line/ Ed Dulaney SB518 Video /

History of Charters https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15v4LtjaGS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Friendship MBC Vandalism - Uptick in Haughville Vandalism https://www.wishtv.com/news/crime-watch-8/indianapolis-vandalism-friendship-church/

Kevin Hart/MIke Epps - Hart Beat got a deal with Pacers & Fever, Culture driven experiences for Pacers and Fever July 18th-19th(WNBA Allstar weekend) https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/pacers-sports-entertainment-inks-first-of-its-kind-partnership-with-hartbeat

Indiana got some National Spotlight for Senator Greg Taylor and David N "Nez-godski" .'s sexual harassment allegations.

https://19thnews.org/2025/03/state-legislatures-sexual-misconduct/

RUNDOWN: Tindley Fraud https://www.chalkbeat.org/indiana/2025/02/26/tindley-ceo-brian-metcalf-pleads-guilty-fraud-indianapolis-charter-school/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3P84r_11HC8kgRwog_ScnXSKV5KHGiKU3hjPZ2jfkrvtjBNYo8WgOnUCQ_aem_gXoUasf43xyurvvc3KnBrA

Party Elections Results

https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/indiana-democrats-elect-tallian-others-as-new-leadership-team/

Hogsett Fundraiser - Is he running again? https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-mayor-joe-hogsett-fundraiser-donors-speculation-future-career/

Open Lines w/Cameron Ridle Mind Trust/IPS convo Mind Trust: https://soundcloud.com/openlinesshow/the-mind-trust-explains-the-ips-district-vs-public-charter-school-battle?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

IPS:

https://soundcloud.com/openlinesshow/open-lines-show-3-16-25?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

African American Coalition came out against SB518 https://www.indplsul.org/african-american-coalition-of-indianapolis-statement-on-education-funding/

In this episode of The Black Briefing, Sam, Wildstyle and Greg run through some of the most impactful political and community topics from Indy this month. Below are the links to everything discussed.

Lawrence Police Brutality: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/lawrence-police-release-bodycam-video-viral-arrest/531-14afc4d3-b70d-4ee3-818b-3962394930d4

City of Lawrence under financial scrutiny: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2025/02/06/lawrence-misses-bond-payment-deb-whitfield-financial-concerns/75892898007/

Bill Tracker: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/24/indiana-bill-tracker-budget-advances-and-other-moves-at-halfway-point/79350343007/

Wildstyle's Op-ED https://www.blackindylive.com/the-mind-trust-exploits-black-students-in-indianapolis-education-fight/ Housing Articles Mirror Indy: https://mirrorindy.org/broken-housing/

City-County Council Might Not Confirm Mayor's Pick: https://mirrorindy.org/indianapolis-deputy-mayor-lena-hill-city-county-council-accusations/

Click Proposal No. 25 https://indianapolis.granicus.com/player/clip/24550?fbclid=IwY2xjawIt-RhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXlTBsQflG4E3s4GMSIzt-ZRalCtNntRLet-kIf6MVUkTAQ4Gd04IzouqQ_aem_QA0e4PbEkEM_qfU94biAGw

DEI: Federal Government Workforce Diversity Numbers: https://usafacts.org/articles/three-charts-on-diversity-in-the-federal-governments-workforce/

4% of Chief Diversity Officer are Black according to Zippia: https://www.zippia.com/chief-diversity-officer-jobs/demographics/

Asian American students aren't getting the results they hoped for: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/affirmative-action-enrollment-asian-americans-rcna170716

MCDP Reorganization: https://mirrorindy.org/marion-county-democratic-party-indianapolis-annette-johnson-challenge-chair-myla-eldridge/

Judge Blocks Abortion Record Release: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/marion-county-judge-blocks-release-of-abortion-records/

Trump Names Alice Johnson "Pardon Czar": https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-alice-johnson-pardon-czar/

In this episode of Behind Closed Doors w/ Jared & Sam, we cover a viewers choice conversation about sleeping in separate rooms and talk about our separation.

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In this episode of Behind Closed Doors w/ Jared & Sam, they start the episode with some household talk, they take a deep dive into the power of relationships, the delicate balance of supporting and playing your part in your spouse's passion, and much more.

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In this episode of Behind Closed Doors w/ Jared & Sam, we dive deep into the “Four Horsemen of Divorce,” a concept created by renowned marriage expert Dr. John Gottman. Jared and Sam share their perspectives on this concept and the antidotes to help you navigate these very common challenges.

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More about the Antidotes: https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-the-antidotes/

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Join us for another episode of Behind Closed Doors where Jared & Sam open up with a store trip that leads into a conversation about how each of them do things differently. Does every disagreement need a resolution? The old regurgitated myth that marriage is 50/50 and much much more!!!

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Join us for another episode of Behind Closed Doors where Jared & Sam revisit an old trip to Miami, balancing/juggling life, visit the old myth "you should never let your husband leave the house horny and/or hungry" and much much more

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Join us for another episode of Behind Closed Doors where Jared & Sam discuss how they met, the fallacies of social media and how it effects the perception of relationships and personalities and much much more

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Join us for another episode of Behind Closed Doors where Jared & Sam discuss topics like enjoying the simple things in life and asking the question "is love enough to sustain a longterm relationship?"... and of course there's some fun detours along the way.

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Listen as Jared and Sam talk about their experience in Christian Counseling, how they feel about “shacking up,” and the differences between men and women when it comes to being ready for sexy time.

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