The Greater Indianapolis Branch of the NAACP ( @IndyNAACP ) is asking tough questions when it comes to the future of Indianapolis Public Schools ( @IPSSchools ) and the educations of the children here in the city. Among the questions is this central one, “Is there a great school in every neighborhood?” In light of the 2015 strategic plan that […]

We’re going behind the headlines for a look on the legal side with our “Legal Eagles” on this week’s Access Indy. It’s official. Life has changed for former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle. It’s no longer about hocking sandwiches and dumping the pounds to get to a healthier lifestyle. ‘That guy’ has faded and been replaced […]

The Indianapolis community gathered on Saturday with family, friends, and colleagues to celebrate the life of community leader and broadcaster–our own–Amos Brown. Funerals often are sad occasions, particularly when a person is beloved or a person is ripped away suddenly without warning, as was the case on both fronts with the late-host of the popular […]

Healthcare is important for your overall well-being. Affordable healthcare makes sure you don’t break the bank when getting that care for routine maintenance or emergencies. Open enrollment season is now here and Healthcare.gov CEO, Kevin Counihan spent some time with us here on Access Indy to give us all the skinny you need. Click the […]

As Pope Francis continues to make history here in America and beyond, becoming the first Pope to ever address a joint meeting of Congress, he will leave Capitol Hill and go back to the work he is known for–being among the people and feeding the homeless. He’s expected to stop by Washington’s St. Patrick Catholic Church, to […]

Chairman Emeritus of the NAACP, Julian Bond, passed away on Aug. 15 at age 75 after a brief illness. An Indianapolis clergyman and civil rights leader sits down with me this week to share with us a bit about his friend of many decades–the young civil rights worker-turned-leader, statesman, educator, strategist–the late-Julian Bond. Plus, I […]

A socially conscious veteran documentary filmmaker/photographer takes us behind the headlines to her experience covering demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri. A spirit of protest against police brutality and work towards showing the world that Black Lives Matter is going on there at the first anniversary of the death of unarmed teen Michael Brown and beyond. Katina Parker is baring witness […]

What’s really going on in Ferguson, MO at this first anniversary of the death of Michael Brown? We’re cutting the noise and diving behind the headlines regarding reports of violence, the culture of police brutality and what some are calling the next leg of the Civil Rights Movement, “#BlackLivesMatter” with an activist, change agent and skilled expert […]

A community jewel on the east side of our city that’s serving in the gap of need, providing care and resources to children, families and even our seniors is having an event where you can get involved in supporting its future and good works. That jewel is Forest Manor Multi-Service Center.  Their chief executive, Regina Marsh visited with me […]

Folks are rolling up their sleeves daily to serve our community and address needs on Indy’s east side in the Forest Manor area…and we’re talking about it and other hot topics in our community and beyond. To find out more about what’s on tap for Sunday, Aug. 2’s episode of “Access Indy with Kim Wells” on […]

Indiana Color of Pride events kick off this evening with a reception and a special screening of Mo’Nique’s film “Blackbird.” The timing of the organization’s celebration events come weeks after Pride celebrations in Indianapolis where success was fueled by taking a stance against perceived discrimination from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. It’s also coincidentally well-timed […]

It’s time for a real talk take on the hot topics of the day. Joining me on Access Indy is social and political commentator, Lisa Durden, to go behind the scenes on all the stuff you’re talking about at this weekend’s holiday bar-b-ques. Click the media player below to hear more of our indepth conversation–the […]