The issue of elementary illiteracy has intensified following the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting Indiana and numerous other states across the nation to confront the challenge. Beginning in the upcoming school year, Indiana will introduce evaluations aimed at improving literacy rates among elementary-aged children. The initiative comes as part of broader efforts to mitigate the educational setbacks made worse by the pandemic.

WISH-TV contributor Emil Ekiyor joins us for a conversation, elaborating on the significance of the assessments and their implementation.

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A new app called Indy Biz Pass has set a precedent for supporting and promoting minority-owned businesses in Indianapolis. The innovative network uses technology to leverage Indianapolis’ collaborative economic environment to enhance connectivity and resources for minority-owned businesses.

The concept for Indy Biz Pass was inspired by the 2020 J.P. Morgan Chase research findings on Indianapolis, which identified challenges facing business owners of color.

You can learn more about Indy Bizz Pass by clicking this link.

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Two exceptional local musicians are making waves, proving that classical music is a universal language that transcends racial boundaries.

Classical music is taking on a transformative dimension as pipe organist Wolff von Roos and pianist Teneh Karimeo are paving the way for a new generation of Black musicians in the classical world.

According to a 2023 study published by the League of American Orchestras, Black musicians only made up 2.4% of orchestra musicians nationwide.

Not only do these two musicians excel in their craft, but they are also driven to nurture the younger generation.

Karimeo and von Roos both actively advocate for a more diverse and inclusive classical music community.

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