Diversity & Equity

Coverage of programs that deal with gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, and socioeconomic status; are focused on fair access to resources and opportunities; and, those that create environments where people feel welcome, respected, and fully accepted.

Blogger Jille Eikenberry is visiting Fort Wayne from San Francisco.

New blog! Can a California girl find ‘the good life’ in Fort Wayne?

“My question is: Can a single, 42-year-old, DJ/nightlife-loving, hot yoga-going, city-walking, independent woman enjoy the good life out here in Fort Wayne?”

Latest in Diversity & Equity
Rev. Bill McGill of Imani Baptist Temple.
How can Fort Wayne be a more ‘welcoming’ city?

Rev. Bill McGill of Imani Baptist Temple is convening a Fort Wayne speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s eldest son and namesake.

#PeopleofNEI: Brian, honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy

"It’s easy to lose Dr. King’s message. Most people only think about his ‘I have a dream’ speech but it’s also about helping your fellow man and helping to pull them up."

Jonathon Mossburg is the first graduate of the Ivy Tech Achieve Your Degree program.
‘Never give up’: A local man with cerebral palsy inspires others facing adversity

“Jonathon has quietly and steadily pursued his dreams and goals while never losing sight of those around him.”

#PeopleofNEI: Son Huynh, giving back to the community

"We have a voice and can make progress that helps to inspire others."

Irene
#PeopleofNEI: Irene, Executive Director of Amani Family Services

"When you come from overseas and don’t have family nearby, you have to lean on each other."

Nicole King, left, and Ellen Sauer, right, organized Fort Wayne's first Human Library.
What’s happening at northeast Indiana’s first Human Library?

Two local women share their vision for the event, and its special focus on reaching regional youth.

Trinity English hosted a 10-week public "Dialogue on Race" this spring.
‘People of every age and race are here’

A historic church is connecting with the community in non-traditional ways—and it's working.

Dreamers are foreign-born people who were brought to the U.S. as children.
Creating a safe space to learn about immigration

A local legal clinic plans to help immigrants and non-immigrants alike learn about policy and share stories.

Participants of the Fort Wayne United Late Night Basketball Program prepare to play.
A city UNITED: No one left on the sidelines

How a program for families directly affected by homicide is helping all of Fort Wayne.

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