Monday s announcement was a long time coming for Allen Superior Court and Lori Morgan, a respected, veteran jurist who in at least one way has served .
Vigil reflects on shooting s 3 victims
Men had been associated with City Life
JAMIE DUFFY | The Journal Gazette
A vigil to honor the victims of last week s triple shooting and their families was held at City Life Center on Thursday, with City Life leaders asking for prayerful cooperation.
Mourners in groups of 10 were led into different rooms at City Life, 3701 S. Calhoun St., to “reflect on what happened to our young men,” Nygel Simms, City Life national leader, said. Simms knew Anderson Retic and Joshua Cooper, the 19-year-olds who were slain, and Jaylin Rice, 20, who continues to recuperate, all of whom were part of the City Life community.
Participation in race, equity, inclusion initiative grows
Ashley Sloboda | The Journal Gazette
As plans for a citywide effort to address race, equity and inclusion began to take shape last year, Iric Headley thought about the participation he wanted to see.
He hoped 20 organizations and 500 people would get involved thresholds his mother and wife told him were too low, Headley said.
They were right, he told the Fort Wayne s downtown Rotary Club during a virtual meeting Monday.
United Front has attracted more than 150 organizations and more than 7,200 people, Headley said, noting participation continues to grow. This is not a dream anymore. This is not a concept anymore, said Headley, Fort Wayne United director. It s in action, and it s rolling and it s making an impact.
150 groups join effort to improve inclusion
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
As plans for a citywide effort to address race, equity and inclusion began to take shape last year, Iric Headley thought about the participation he wanted to see.
He hoped at least 20 organizations and 500 people would get involved – goals his mother and wife told him were too low, Headley said.
They were right, he told Fort Wayne s downtown Rotary Club during a virtual meeting Monday.
United Front, an initiative of Fort Wayne United, has attracted more than 150 organizations and more than 7,200 people, Headley said, noting participation continues to grow.
20 South Side grads get scholarships
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
Twenty South Side High School 2020 graduates got full-ride, two-year scholarships to Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne thanks to an anonymous donor who shares their alma mater, according to a news release.
The $200,000 gift ensures the 20 students will graduate from college with little to no educational debt, the Ivy Tech release said. Recipients can use the scholarship to pay for tuition, books, supplies and fees.
Ivy Tech described the donor as someone “deeply rooted in the advancement of social justice and providing equitable educational opportunities for students.”
The South Side graduate established the scholarship to support students who demonstrate financial need and are the first member of their family to attend college, the release said.