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Hosted by Ebony Chappel, Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby Interviews with a local legislator fighting for more robust COVID19 protections in correctional facilities, IU Health’s FREE virtual screening and a traveling ER doctor gives her perspective from the front lines. Senator JD Ford, District 29 (starts at 3:25 mark) Dr. Michelle Saysana, IU Health (starts […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle with special guest host Tina Cosby  An Indianapolis woman with coronavirus speaks out about her bout with the illness, a local doctor goes in depth from the front lines and more! IMPD Chief Randal Taylor (Updates including officers who have contracted COVID19 – starts at 4:00 mark) Lesley […]

On the March 22 episode of Open Lines, hosted by Radio One’s Ebony Chappel, Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby, Marie Mackintosh of Employ Indy spoke about thousands of jobs available right now to Indianapolis workers whose finances and employment may have been affected due to widespread COVID19 closures and layoffs. Also, area community service providers […]

Hosted by Ebony Chappel (@ebonythewriter) and Cameron Ridle (@cameronridle) First Guest: Ahmed Young, Chief of External Affairs and General Counsel for IPS discusses the district’s plan for the coronavirus and addresses the transportation plan following a massive call-off of bus drivers and attendants. Second Guest: (starts at 36:22 mark) Shonna Majors, Director of Community Violence […]

On this morning’s Open Lines show with Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle, IPS bus drivers spoke out for the first time following a massive call off on Friday which resulted in the district cancelling bus service for thousands of students. (Interview starts at 19:32) Two former employees, Cathryn Beeler and Yolonda Gray, took to the […]

Hosts: Ebony Chappel (@ebonythewriter) and Cameron Ridle (@cameronridle) First Guest: Congressman Andre’ Carson discusses White House response to coronavirus outbreak, his involvement in impeachment hearings, 2020 Census and fifth annual Youth Opportunities Fair. Second Guest: (starts at 19:32) A former IPS bus driver and retired driver speak out following controversial call off of dozens of […]

Hosted By Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interview with Mayor Joe Hogsett.

Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel @ebonythewriter Interview with Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.

This afternoon at the historic Madame Walker Legacy Center, Visit Indy hosted it’s annual State of Tourism event. Distinguished guests included Mayor Joe Hogsett, who unveiled the 2020 Bicentennial logo, Alelia Bundles (great-granddaughter of Madame CJ Walker) and famed talk-show host and Indy native, Dave Letterman. Letterman is the 2020 recipient of the Bill McGowan […]

Hosted by Ebony Marie Chappel @ebonythewriter Interviews with mental health expert Elizabeth White and the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.    

Kwanzaa, founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, is a weeklong Pan-African celebration observed in the United States. The celebration runs from December 26 – January 1 and is based on seven principles, also known as the Nguzo Saba. Umoja (Unity) Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)  Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) Nia (Purpose) Kuumba (Creativity) […]

Hosted By Ebony Marie Chappel – @ebonythewriter Interviews with Lesley Gordon of IndyGo and Brandon Randall of Bloom Project.