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The United Way of Central Indiana is reminding Indy that the temperatures are dropping and the time will soon arrive that residents will have to heat their homes for the fall and winter seasons. That’s sometimes a daunting economic task that requires assistance for some. If you need energy assistance, the time is now 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 […]

The National Urban League conference for 2015 wrapped up on Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The annual conference brought out many of the 2016 presidential hopefuls. Among them was Democrat and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who told the conference attendees she has a history of helping minorities by improving access to health care, […]

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 […]

Here is what’s Trending on “Access Indy”: Private College Week gets underway tomorrow. The Independent Colleges of Indiana are inviting you to come learn about the 31 private colleges and universities here in the state this summer. Again this program runs tomorrow July 20th through Friday, July 24th, you can visit any, or all, of […]

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 […]

Teen Unemployment Opportunity Fair Friday Evening In Indianapolis Jun 12, 2015, 01:14 PM ET By Kim Wells News Anchor-Radio One/Indianapolis More from Kim, here. Follow Kim on Twitter: @kwellscomm Improving the economics of our community’s youth is on tap this evening as a part of a collaborative effort of community partners. Our youth want summer jobs and […]

A steakhouse known for delivering plate after plate of steak grilled up to the diner’s perfection is helping backyard “BBQer’s” grill their perfect meats this Memorial Day weekend–the official opening of the Summer grilling season. Click the media player below to grab a tip or two from Longhorn Steakhouse’s executive chef to have a great […]