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Here are our side of Indianapolis. As to political ads: by tent, experienced team together, and we commitments to you: law we may be required to print a negative are giving it our all. 4 June 2020 TED Talk comments Heartfelt comments from National Leaders Bernice Albertine King is an American minister and the youngest child of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In her adolescence, King chose to work towards becoming a minister after having a breakdown from watching a documentary about her father. King was 17 when she was invited to speak at the United Nations. Inspired by her parents’ activism, she was arrested multiple times during her early adulthood while protesting peacefully. From Wikipedia we repent of the things we must do is ensure choice. It is a choice to change the for being a everyone, especially my white broth- direction we have been going. “We nation built ers and sisters, engage in the heart need a revolution of values in this on violence. work-- the anti-racism work in our country,” that’s what my Daddy said. I’m not hearts. No one is exempt from this, just talking especially in my white community. He changed the world. He changed about physi- We must do the anti-racism work in hearts. And now what has happened cal violence, our hearts. over the last 7-8 years and through My heart is heavy right now I’m talking about systemic history has shown us we have to because I was that six-year-old who violence. I’m talking about policy change course. We all have to par- lost her Dad [referring to George violence. I’m talking about what ticipate in changing America with Floyd’s daughter]. I was five years old he spoke of: the triple evils of a true revolution of values where when my father was assassinated. poverty, racism, and militarism. The tragedy is we didn’t hear what All violent. Albert Einstein said, people are at the center, not profit. my father was telling this nation, “We cannot solve problems on Morality needs to be at the center, and his words are now reverberating the same level of thinking in not our military might. back to us. which they were created.” If we America does have a choice. We all know change is neces- are going to move forward, we We can choose the path of destruc- sary right now, and it’s not easy. We must deconstruct the systems of tion, or we can choose nonviolent know there has to be changes in violence we have built in Ameri- coexistence. policing in this nation of ours. ca. We must reconstruct on another The second thing is I encour- But I want to talk about Amer- foundation. age people to look at the nonvio- And as my mother said, “Strug- ica’s choice at a greater level. My Our new foundation must be lence training that we offer at the gle is a never-ending process. Free- father said we have a choice: non- love and nonviolence. As we move King Center, kingcenter.org. We dom is never really won. You earn it violent coexistence or violent coan- forward, we can correct the course must learn the foundation of un- and win it in every generation.” Every nihilation. if we make that choice. It’s called, derstanding to our interrelatedness generation is called to this freedom What we have witnessed has and interconnectedness. We must “Nonviolent coexistence.” We struggle. You may want to exempt placed that choice before us again. cannot continue on the pathway of understand our loyalties and our We have seen people who are follow- violent coannihilation. commitments. Our policy making can yourself, but every generation is ing the path of nonviolent protests So how do we do that? no longer be devoted to one group of called. I encourage corporations in and people who have been hell bent First, we must deconstruct our people but has to be devoted to the America to start doing anti-racism on destruction. Those choices are old thinking. We must deconstruct greater good of all people. work. I encourage every industry to now looking at us, and we have to the way we see people and decon- I’m inviting you to join us on start doing anti-racism work and pick make a choice. struct the way we operate, practice, our online protest every night at The history of this nation was up the banner of understanding non- engage, and set policy. There’s a lot 7pm on the King Center Facebook violent change. We can do this. We founded in violence. My father said, of heart work -- H-E-A-R-T work -- to page. Many people have things “America is the greatest purveyor of do in the midst of all the H-A-R-D to express and contribute. We all can make the right choice to build violence.” The only way forward is if work. Heart work is hard work. One have to change and have to make a the beloved community. Thank you.

Anthony D. Romero is the executive director of the ACLU. He assumed the position in 2001 as the first Latino and openly gay man to do so. Romero was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents and spent the initial years of his childhood growing up in a public housing project in the Bronx. His father worked as a houseman at a large Manhattan hotel and was repeatedly turned down for a more financially lucrative job as a banquet waiter, being told that it was because he did not speak English well enough. His father decided to seek assistance from the attorney of the labor union he belonged to, hoping to file a grievance against his employer. He won the case, which allowed for him to find better paying work and later allowed for the family to improve their standard of living. The family subsequently moved to suburban New Jersey, where Anthony graduated high school. Romero was the first member of his family to graduate from high school. He received his B.A. degree from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs in 1987, having written a senior thesis titled “Colombian Migration and Political Participation in the United States”. He later received a J.D. from Stanford University Law School in 1990. He is a member of the New York bar. He was a Dinkelspiel Scholar at Stanford University, a Cane Scholar at Princeton, and a National Hispanic Scholar at both institutions. From Wikipedia to lean in and get involved. You can- it? Do we really believe that out lative. This is centuries of systemic not change the channel. You can’t of many, one? That a country with discrimination, and the bill has tune out. You can’t say, “This is too no unifying language, no unifying come due, and it will continue to be hard to fix.” It’s not that hard for us culture, no unifying religion, can we due. And we will pay unless we re- to listen, and learn, and heed, be- really become one people, all equal ally do something quite different. cause it’s the only way we’re going before the law, all bound together I have been scratching my to build out of this. By hearing the with belief in the rule of law? Do we head at the ACLU for the last week. voices of our neighbors and loved really believe, or do we just think, We’ve been at this for a hundred I think community is really ones, and by hearing the voices on “It’s a nice saying to see on the years. My organization’s been important right now. With so many Twitter, people who we don’t know. back of a paper dollar?” working on this from its inception of us feeling the trepidation, the White Communities need to And for me, this is a referen- in 1931. We were involved with the weariness, the anger, the fear, the pay even closer attention. This is a dum on the American experiment, report about lawlessness and law frustration, the terrorism that we’ve test of your character. Are you will- on whether we really believe. The enforcement beginning in 1931. We experienced in our communities, ing to lean in and engage? future is in our hands. This is not opened up our first storefronts after this is a time to huddle around a vir- For me, these have been a like other crises. the riots in Watts so that we could tual campfire with your posse, with really hard couple of weeks. This I’ve been the head of the ACLU bring legal services and lawyers to your family, with your loved ones is really a test of whether or not for almost 20 years. I feel like I’ve the community and demand jus- and your network. It’s not a time to we really believe in the American seen it all. Yet, this is different, and tice from the police departments. be isolated or alone. It’s time for us experiment. Do we really believe this is different because it is cumu- We brought the Miranda ruling June 2020 5 ACLU Continued. (the right to remain silent). We to shrink the police infrastructure brought Gideon (the right to a court- so that we can get police out of the Pike Township border in red appointed attorney if you can’t lives of people of color and commu- afford one). We fought Bloomberg nities of color. on stop and frisk. It took him years Police enforce things when and a loss in front of our litigation they should not have a role to play. to finally apologize. We’ve been at People should not lose their lives this for a hundred years. over whether or not a cigarette And for the communities that pack has the proper tax stamp, or have lived this for 400 years, I’ve whether a $20 bill was forged or Are we at a been scratching my head, think- not. That’s not worthy of spending ing, “It ain’t working.” We don’t our dollars on police. Get them out need another round of lawsuits on of that business. Let’s focus on the racial bias or implicit bias in police most important and the most seri- departments. We don’t need to find ous of crimes, and that’s it. That’s it. We’re going to de-police our turning point? a new lawsuit on qualified immunity. We don’t need another race communities, shrink those budgets. discrimination or gender discrimi- We’re going to reinvest those mon- nation lawsuit to implicate police ies in local communities. It will be departments. We’ve done that. And like a “Water on Stone” campaign Note from the Editor: we will continue to do that. with local legislatures. Local city When we began the Pike Pulse Newspaper For me, where I’ve come is councils will have report cards for we expected to cover only Pike Township activi- that we need to defund the bud- people who talk out of both sides ties, but then here comes the pandemic: What gets of police departments. It’s the of their mouth and say, “We believe a challenge! How can we imagine building back only way we’re going to take power in police reform,” and yet they still from that? We covered aspects of Coronavirus back. The more I’ve read over the approve budgets with 30% to 40% and were looking forward to celebrating the for the police? We’ll stop that. I’m last couple of weeks about where reopening of our society. going to put that right to the public. this country is, the more I’m clear But the horrific death of George Floyd and What we have tried to do is that is my North Star at the mo- the daily protests that followed have provided a simply not working. I struggle with ment. We will continue to bring the new urgency, which we of course simply have to finding optimism in this moment. litigation on qualified immunity. We address. Our world is changing and Pike Town- We have to find the optimism. In the will do the efforts to hold unac- ship is changing with it. face of so many setbacks, there’s countable law enforcement officials Are we at a turning point in our society? accountable. We will bring lawsuits, been some change. It’s been too because the Justice Department is little, too slow, and not enough. We As Chris Anderson, the head of TED (Tech- not doing that. So we will continue have to rocket boost it. But we can’t nology, Entertainment, Design) pointed out: “I lose sight of the optimism. to do all that good work. think before we can even start to answer any I’ve been thinking about the But the real thing is we’re go- question about what do we do now, we just have folks who inspired me. Dr. King’s ing to go after those budgets. When to seek to understand the immensity of this father, of course, and the words of you look at the fact that we spend moment. So many people in the United States others have inspired me. But I also a $100 million dollars on policing, and beyond are grappling with feelings of anger, find inspiration in the words of a more than on incarceration. Minne- frustration, deep, deep sadness, and really scholar I really don’t like very much, apolis spent 30% of their budget on helplessness. No matter who you are, you have Sam Huntington. He’s criticized as policing. Oakland, 41% on policing. questions about what to do now. How do we a conservative or racist. But some- make things better? And as we’ve seen violence New York City police department times you can find inspiration even spends more money on policing like this unfold for many, many years, what is in your enemy’s words. In one of his the path forward?” than it does on housing preserva- books he writes about how America tion, development, community, is a disappointment because it fails We at Pike Pulse reached out to our Faith youth services, and homelessness. to live up to its aspirations. He actu- Leaders in Pike Township. We’re so grateful to We’re going after the money. ally describes America is a failure, have found some who were able to take the That’s hardcore advocacy. Bills because it doesn’t live up to its ide- time to engage in a discussion about racial drop in local legislatures to cut the als. But it’s not a failure. It’s not a injustice in Indianapolis, the unbearable acts funding to police, to stop these pro- bunch of lies. It’s a disappointment. of violence against the black community that grams that give the federal military And in the disappointment, also is we witnessed, the dangers to a nation from surplus to police departments so the fact that there’s hope. anger and fear, and how on earth we can move they become like little mini armies. I’m paraphrasing it, but I think forward from this to something better. These don’t look like police officers. we must wrap all of that together Our new staff reporter, Arnita Williams, They look like standing armies. The and think about the disappoint- arranged meetings with each Faith Community enemy are communities of color. ment, and the hope, and the Leader. The next 6 pages are the answers to We need to take away their toys, we resolve to do better. And we need to the questions she asked. need to cut their budgets, we need listen and lean in. Brock Brown Thank you.

Arnita M. Williams, Pike Pulse Staff Reporter ● Freelance Writer ● Entrepreneur ● Leather Artisan ● Life-long resident of Indianapolis ● Family has resided in Pike Township since 1975. ● B.A. Business Administration/Marketing ● Marian University Alumna ● United States Air Force veteran ● Hobbies/Quiet Time: Bible study ● Listening to jazz ACLU March for Rights ● Growing house plants ● Reading biographies 6 June 2020

determine who the president with social injustice. is by protesting afterwards. We The white pastors, preachers Are We At A Turning Point? determine it by voting. If they had and managers, not all of them, run around before the election to but most of them, ignore that. ing businesses that employ black get more votes for our side, they people, helps them advance And not only have they ignored it, FAITH Leader could have been more effective. they deny it. They said what Jesus economically, and helps them I think with our young people the become more educated. Burning taught has nothing to do with so- Pastor Jeffrey issue is education. cial injustice. And so, their silence businesses does not help When Dr. Martin A. Johnson, Sr., the community. adds to it. of Eastern Star Luther King, Jr. Are peaceful protesters doing and others in the Church, leads a that, or are the anti-black ministry based civil rights movement groups that want to de- held protests and on evangelism stroy and disrupt? and discipleship. marches, you could One of my mentors, Pastor see the agitation “Where Jesus is ex- William J. Shaw, says the alted, and the word they created. What demonic take advantage Pastor young people don’t Pastor Jeffery Johnson is explained!” William J. Shaw of people who are hurting. know about is how to obtain the legislation that’s needed to address the What did Martin Luther things protesters demand. King, Jr., say about the real trag- The Urban League and the edy of racism? It’s not the actions NAACP have of bad people, it’s the silence of demanded this good people who never thought nation teach about racism. black history in So, here you claim to be a schools. If we Christian and a child of God. You can’t get black his- see this racial divide, you see this tory classes in school social injustice, but you don’t say systems, we’re going anything. You don’t say anything to have to figure out to your people, and you don’t say a way to teach it in anything to the powers that be. our homes, our churches, our It’s the theology of the white mosques or in our communities. faith leaders that is so limited. How do we respond to the police We’ve got to figure out a way to They teach: “You’ve got to get And we are the people who are get our children educated so they killing of George Floyd? hurting. yourself right and then you’re I believe the original sin of the can learn more than just how to done.” No, you’re not. There’s a We’re hurting because of protest and about civil disobedi- United States is racism. The the racial divide. We’re hurting social expression of our faith, and killing of George Floyd is nothing ence. There are other aspects it deals with community. And they because of food deserts. We’re of this they need to know. And if new to us. What’s hurting because of lack of health- think, for whatever reason, they happening new is they don’t learn about black his- don’t need it. care for people of color: for black tory then as adults they’ll be as the racial sins are people, brown people and poor How has all this affected you? being recorded. We messed up as this nation is with people. We’re hurting because racism and the racial divide now. I’m 58 years old and these racial first had video cam- of police brutality. We’re hurting injustices are not isolated inci- eras, and now we We know there’s help and because our sons are gunned hope because we’ve seen it. dents. It’s not just Sean Reed. It have cell phones. down by those who are supposed is not just George Floyd. This is And we have We’ve seen successful black to protect and serve, and often leaders in every field, whether it’s not just Breonna Taylor. This is a teenage girl who times at no consequence to my 58 years of living in a nation recorded what hap- George Floyd politics, television, movies, athlet- them. ics, business or education. We’ve that is racially divided with intent. pened to George So, when we go for peaceful We have policies, laws and Floyd. We never would have seen it across the board. So, we protests, here come the demonic. can transcend the racism and legislations that intentionally do known the truth had she not had Here comes this evil presence this to black people the courage to record it and then rise above it. I think educa- that does things to jeopardize tion is a big part of it. and have done it for report it. what we have a right to do as Why do you think more more than 200 years. From the time this nation citizens of the United States. I’ve been in 58 of began, we’ve had deep racial And, yes, there are some white faith leaders don’t speak out? those years. So, these divide. From the way Native protesters who falsely claim to be are not isolated inci- Americans were treated, through for George Floyd and what we’re A lot of our white faith leaders’ theology is twisted. dents for me. slavery, through lynching — this all about, but who don’t do right. There are individu- is normal behavior for the United I think the destruction is done Many of them look in the Bible and talk about a als, organizations and States of America. It is just being by people trying to sabotage the Sean Reed institutions that don’t recorded and made public more personal relationship with peaceful protest. I believe they George Floyd often now. are the people who don’t give one God through his son, Jesus wait on The response I’ve seen his- care about social justice, but are Christ. I do that too, but or Sean Reed or torically from protests has been doing these things to make mat- what they fail to do with that Breonna Taylor. We very helpful. Our society needs ters worse. theology is to understand fight against this racial the social deliverance. divide every day, every what I call “agitation.” That’s How can young people live amidst what protests do. People march Jesus said, “The spirit week, every year. We all that’s going on? of the Lord is upon me be- are always fighting with signs, make demands, and What I try to help young people let people know: “We’re not go- cause he has anointed me against this systemic understand is we know how to racism. ing to take this any more! There to set the captives free.” So, Breonna Taylor agitate society with peaceful pro- Jesus comes and addresses I’m on the board of needs to be change!” tests, marches, and making lots Protests bring irritation oppression. National Action Net- of noise. We got that. What we Jesus didn’t die on the work with Reverend and motivate policy makers and don’t have down is how to bring leaders throughout this nation cross because he said he Al Sharpton. I’m part about legislative change. was the Son of God. He died of the Urban League. to take another look at what’s When it’s time to register to going on. on the cross because he ad- I’m part of the India- vote, and time to vote, good peo- dressed the unjust systems napolis Urban League. I’m talking about peaceful ple don’t seem to follow through protests, not about killing some- in society: whether it is an I’m on their board. I’m and vote. After Trump got voted educational system, a politi- part of the board of the body, or burning a police car, or in as president, a bunch of young shooting at a police officer or cal system or an economic United Negro College people ran around the nation Reverend Fund. What we do with burning a building. For the life of system. That’s why he was Al Sharpton protesting about him being voted crucified. He came to deal the black initiative me, I can’t see at all how burn- in as president. Well, we don’t June 2020 7 Are We At A Turning Point? anti-black groups tearing up (continued) black communities during the FAITH Leader protests? I lived through a riot, and I don’t think black people are destructive like that anymore. I believe there are some white supremacist groups who have been instigating the violence. I believe they instigated a lot of things as it relates to the riots, Indianapolis Urban League Reverend and I believe they still are. And Dr. Wayne L. Moore is to enhance since they’ve been exposed, this commu- Rev. Dr. Wayne L. Moore of Olivet Why do you think more white they have tapered down. And nity. I meet with Baptist Church & President of the faith leaders are not speaking black people — yes, we have elected officials, Baptist Ministers Alliance, shep- out about the current condi- problems — but most of the business leaders herds “one of the oldest African- tion of our nation? recent destruction did not come and social justice leaders. This is not American Baptist churches in the It would be a conflict of interest from the black community. something I do because something city of Indianapolis where they for them because most of the bad happened a week or a month With the recent killing of Dreas- ago. This is my life. unapologetically worship the Lord, white faith leaders are sup- jon Reed here in Indianapolis, I’m able to do this because I encourage His people and evange- porting the administration. The three weeks prior to George learned about my history, about the lize to the lost.” evangelicals and the high-level Floyd’s death, how has this people who made sacrifices for me What would you say is the most religious personalities are sup- personally affected you? to live where I live. I know those who effective way to achieve justice porting the administration that’s I am really concerned about motivated me to go to school, and to as it relates to the protesting in right now. White faith lead- community and police relation- make what I make and to do what I that’s going on now? ers are not joining in like they ships. If authentic relationships do. It’s not new to me. This ain’t no, should. If they did, it would help “Now I’ve gotten inspired because The first thing is to admit there is between police and community systemic racism in our country. tremendously to put things into were in place, we could have something bad happened.” No. I do place and to create policies to this every day. Lord knows, once we admit that talked about what happened systemic racism exists then we change all of this. to the brothers here in India- And I’m glad to see people Arnita: getting their a-ha moments about can get together and begin to There was a news report napolis. None of the destruction racism. I just got mine real early. learn and strategize how to com- that the attorneys for the four would have taken place. You I see people have moments when bat it. The first thing we must real- white cops who killed George would have had some tension, they awaken to what’s happening in ize is the fight is going on all over Floyd, are going to appeal the but I don’t believe you would the community and want to partici- the country. What we see is a total charges levied against them by have had the tension to the pate in it at some level. Everybody’s let down in municipalities. The using the “qualified immunity” degree we had for the first two not going to have the same level of municipal leaders of government law that was established in the influence, but everybody here does to three weeks. We had a total have let local communities down 1960s, which protects police breakdown in community and something. officers who kill blacks. There I feel I’m supposed to do this by not creating a task force that police engagement. would improve police and commu- was another instance because somebody did this for about three years me. Now it’s my turn to do what I nity relationships. That’s why we can for others who will follow. have the problems we have today. ago, where a black cop was sitting in his patrol car after responding to a call by a white woman who heard someone being assaulted outside her home. She walked up to the police car and the black cop turned Obama’s Taskforce on 21st Century Policing around and instantly, I’m reading President out of reflex, shot her. She died. Obama’s Taskforce on 21st- He’s in prison now. All inclusive, full, Century Policing which was Do you think the “qualified immu- completed in May, 2015. He traditional, funeral service. nity” law is a double standard, has all of the needed reform Made affordable, performed in favor of white police? in there, but people just don’t respectfully and meaningfully. Yes, it is a double standard. want to implement it. Casket included. We must be conscious that the We have administrators Federal Order of Police is a pretty who don’t want to do it. If the strong organization. They’re in City-County Council really means $3995. the business of not disciplining to do good for the City of In- officers; they’re in the business dianapolis, they would begin to of protecting officers at any level. create police reform. Right now, And so, this is going to be some- reforming Indianapolis police thing to watch and to see the is only the new jail. It’s not new double standard come into frui- policy. And that is what is bother- tion. But I believe if the double ing me. There is no community standard comes into fruition, engagement, and there are no we’re going to have more rioting, police working together with the and it’s going to be more severe. community. It’s a problem now. Do you believe the protesters are And it is going to continue to be doing the vandalizing or are a problem in the future. 8 June 2020

and then speak on real-tough Are We At A Turning Point? issues our nation’s facing today (continued) of hate, discrimination, bigotry, social injustice and the economic chasms with various groups. I think many of those issues of FAITH Leader injustice can be traced to how we’re raised, taught specific views, and what we’ve been exposed to. What is the solution to divi- siveness? I think we need to have a was one word I never heard and steal from your neighbor. You don’t fundamental return to the that was “God.” Nowhere did I hear trash-talk your neighbor. You don’t truth of God’s word. Because “God.” gossip against your neighbor. You everything in God’s word Pastor What is the major problem? edify them. You lift them up. You Aaron Woodruff does not matter whether I think our major problem is encourage them. You help them. you’re male or female, that the heart of man is filled with You want to give to them. Pastor Aaron Woodruff of Eagle whether you’re Caucasian, Afri- Can you imagine if we ap- Creek Grace Bible Church, hate and evil. And we lose the per- leads can American, Hispanic, Asian. It plied the Lord in our lives? Or God a multi-cultural congregation with spective that all people are created does not matter what your cultural in the image of God. What we need back into our schools? God back into the purpose to glorify God, based background is, or what race you on the Word of God, with the mis- to do is come together as a society. our government, and started preach- may put down on a card or a ques- However, it’s very hard to do when ing gentleness? If we start treating sion to make disciples through the tionnaire. resource of God’s Holy Spirit. there’s no absolute truth on which each other with kindness? There’s a unique way we people can base their opinions. Christ died for us. He’s the How should we approach the treat one another. I think, when They run with how they feel or what greatest example of love. He’s the protests occurring around the we can get back to a real rheto- they think. greatest example of all the past, nation? ric that has real solutions, just in present and future times of the the form of what we do, based What additional issues do you feel When I look at the protests, we world of love. God demonstrated need to step back and take a on our truth and conscience, could be addressed as possible deep breath. There’s anger and then, we’ll see people through a solutions to racism in this country? this to us. And He says: hey, I’ve bitterness from different sides. different lens. I think we need to also done something for you. I don’t We may not understand the full Your question is very get a real understanding of our want you to hate black people. I situation. We need to start listen- important. But, there’s not an history. 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Nu Corinthian Baptist Church Without really calling them Are We At A Turning Point? out, I certainly would have to (continued) say if you proclaim the love of Christ Sunday after Sunday, you need to take a position on the injustice and the inequality we FAITH Leader are witnessing today. And you need to take a position on it, not Nu Corinthian just on Sunday mornings, but it Baptist Church is for needs to be a voice resounding ministry, fellowship, in public and standing with those worship, evangelism who are being treated in an un- and discipleship. It just manner. is the church where How has the recent killing of the lost are sought Dreasjon Reed here in Indianap- and disciples are to see the Floyd family get justice. But learning the truth about olis, three weeks prior to George Pastor taught. Black men are not getting justice life, the truth about your world Floyd’s murder, personally af- Terry A. Webster, Sr. around our country. I would like around you — the good, the bad fected you? How should America approach the to see it start at the top, wherever and the ugly — and then going for- To all our young black men in our protests occurring around the na- the top is. And we need to weed ward in a positive way with truth as community, and our young black tion at this time? out this immoral our foundation. That must begin in boys that are coming up, it goes I certainly suggest protests. As act of racism. the home. back to the statement I made our constitutional right, I certainly How can young I have not heard about the family. suggest protesting, but protesting people exist, many white faith Be responsible. Understand in a peaceful manner. Protesting in live and function leaders speak that the law is given not for a way so it would not lead to vio- within our cur- out. Why do you those who do good, but for those lence and destruction. We are not rent situation? think that is? who do evil. These killings have for destruction. I am advocating for They’re watching I don’t want caused me to want to continue peaceful protesting. everything we do. to accuse to teach our young black men What do we do now? Where do we What should we them of any how to be responsible and how go from here? tell them? type of racism, but I saw a sign to respect the law. And how to What ages are you identifying as downtown when I was down there stay on the right side of the law I would say raise our voices to be without going into a whole lot of heard peacefully for justice. young people? protesting that probably says it all: “Silence on racism is racist.” other things. What has gotten the pub- Arnita: I saw a parent with a three- It has given me a desire lic protests to this point was the year-old at a protest. George You cannot be silent on the ugly, even more, and the hunger to unjust treatment of George Floyd. Floyd’s daughter, who is six years immoral act of racism and stand want to instruct our young black Black men around this country are old, began asking questions. behind a sacred desk and declare men in the way of right. So that being treated unjustly. We have She was interviewed on CBS this the word of God. So Jesus spoke when they have a brush with the systemic racism at the top that morning. So, I would say toddlers out about classified racism. He law, they can respectfully know needs to be weeded out. and up. spoke out about different sects and how to respond. We have to be careful about Pastor Webster: My encourage- their beliefs. generalizing. Every police department for parents and my hope ment is not a bad police depart- for young people of that age ment. Every citizen is not a bad would be for them to have a solid citizen. But because of the vile foundation at home. If we’re go- treatment and hideous treatment ing to help young people, I would that black men are receiving ask parents to make sure your around this country, we certainly children are growing up in good have some in authority now who environments that are conducive need to be weeded out. to learning the truth, a holistic Convenient and affordable care, with care, every day. I would love to see all of approach to life, and not just those who are involved in the looking at life from a hopeless MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED George Floyd murder receive perspective. criminal charges. And I would love Treatment for Illnesses and Injuries for Adults and Children Ages 2 and Up

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In this particular case, or Asian ancestry. There are Jews in this particular moment — a I’m not comfortable with the all over the world, and Jews in moment that needs to be word “capitalize,” and I don’t like this country who come from all sustained — it means reaching thinking of it as only a “moment.” over the world. out to members of the black We’re all swimming in our And so, this isn’t just the community. And not just ask- Facebook moments and social Jewish Community looking at ing, “What can I do?” Not just media statements. I saw a Face- the Black Community. The Black asking, “Explain racism to me.” book post that said, “If you were Community is us. We are coming That is something the white wondering how you would’ve to a time when we look at our- Lindsey B. Mintz, acted if you lived through the selves and say, who are we and Executive Director community needs to work on themselves, but ask this: Will 1960s civil rights movement, where are we? of the Indianapolis now is your chance to stop won- It’s well time for us to lift up Jewish Community you tell me your story?” Ask Black Community members to dering and get active.” voices of black Jews and other Relations Council So, if this is the next chapter Jews of color. It’s well past time (JCRC) share experiences as a black person in this country. of the civil rights struggle in this for us to take a hard look at our country, I’m saying: “Bring it on!” Lindsey B. Mintz It starts with listening. communal organizations and We’re going to do this; institutions and our practices What is your view on police brutal- There are all sorts of activism: we can do this. And yeah, it ity, murder and excessive force organizing, voting, reaching around diversity and inclusion. has to be a commitment that This journey starts at home, and used against non-white workers out to elected officials at all an entire generation needs to by police without consequence? levels of government, march- that home might be a physical commit to. Everybody is invited home with your family and the My reaction, my opinion, my ing in the streets, but it must to participate in this transforma- start with listening. parent trying to figure out how to stomach, my mind — all of me — I tive, transformational moment. talk to their kids, but it also starts find police brutality against black And it must be a genera- Everybody should feel like they lives absolutely horrific. And I tional commitment. in congregations and in commu- have a role that they can play nities. That’s really important for recognize that it is not just today. I had somebody ask me that’s constructive. It’s not just over the last few the other day, “Aren’t we just Jews of color in our Jewish Com- years. It is a direct legacy and going to be back here talking How has this personally affected you? munity to hear. consequence of how our country about this next year?” Personally? It’s really hard for You asked what this has came into existence. And I said, “Yeah, and we me to separate my personal and meant to me personally. I have I think it is way past time should be. We should be talking professional feelings about this spent close to 15 years repre- for us to be reckoning with the about it the year after that, and systemic racism. senting the Jewish Community truth of what has gone on in year after that.” It’s not just a I’ve been Executive Direc- to the community at large. this country for several hundred conversation to have right now. tor of JCRC for eight years and JCRC is tasked with integral years. When it comes specifically It’s the conversation that needs worked five years prior to that as affairs, interstate affairs, public to police reform, the Jewish com- to be systemic. The conversa- the Jewish Community’s voice policy, coalition building, and munity and the JCRC are abso- tion around racism needs to and advocate in the State House. Israel advocacy. lutely supportive of more civilian permeate all aspects of society, I spoke for the Jewish community How do I represent the Jew- oversight and participation -- not just like racism does. to our legislature. ish Community when I’m building just oversight. Several of the I have been thinking about relationships in the Black Com- Arnita: Last night on the news I how the Jewish community munity or Latinx Community or reforms we support are listed in saw young people in Browns- the JCRC website. And I’m happy engages in the most challenging Immigrant Community or LGBTQ to talk to you more about the burg and Avon who have taken public policy issues of our time. Community or the Muslim Com- Jewish Community and how we a stand. They were protesting And how does the “Jewish Com- munity? How do I build those get involved with these issues, if racism. They had signs and munity” feel about it? relationships? I need to know you’re interested. everything. It was really re- The Jewish Community, like where my community is, and it markable to see the number all communities, is not monolith- can be difficult. It can be really Arnita: Yes, I’m very interested. I ac- of those children who were ic. There is great diversity within difficult sometimes to have the tually didn’t know how to ask that part of it. And one of the young the Jewish Community, both conversation inside the Jewish because I need to be educated protesters did say this is going politically, economically, and Community. about your ethnicity as well. Lindsey: First of all, I want you to feel comfortable asking me questions, just like you would want me to be able to ask you questions. We are from different communities and different life experiences. Please ask me questions about the Jewish Community, but I want to make sure I answer the questions you brought to me first. Arnita: Okay. Here’s my first one: What do you see as a solution to racism in America? [After a thoughtful pause, Lind- sey began:] The solution to racism is people meeting each other, people getting to know each other, and people learning about each other. Learning has to be the first step for a lot of people who aren’t quite as far along this journey of accepting and of reckoning with the truth of systemic racism in the country. June 2020 11 Are We At A Turning Point? (continued) was established. The history Where are we right now? That’s what is ahead of me as a of Jews in this country and our leader of the Jewish Community. I history for the past 120 years want to help bring my community -- from the beginning of the 20th into this moment in a way that century -- is a record of what we is constructive and also to meet conversation we need to have. we are commanded not to stand now call “civil rights issues.” people where they are. So having a conversation about by idly while the blood of our The Jewish community has Many members of the anti-Semitism is something Jew- neighbor is being shed. Jewish community are march- a long history regarding racism ish parents -- and all parents, but There’s no shortage of and establishing human rights. ing in the streets. Some are particularly Jewish parents over more apt to pick up the phone commandments that instruct us But it’s not enough to just look the last few years -- are still trying on how to act and how to treat and call elected leaders in to figure out. to our past and point out, “Half all levels of government, but others. The main one is: “Love In talking about racism your neighbor as yourself.” Rab- of all freedom writers in the 60s there are plenty who are still to children I’ll share the same were members of the Jewish just beginning their journey of bis over the centuries continue to advice I give to Jewish parents teach this. community,” or, “The person understanding what dismantling who want to talk to their chil- systemic racism means. And so There’s a powerful quote who spoke right before Rev. dren about anti-Semitism. The hanging in my office from a behavior kids need to see Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his rabbi, hundreds and hundreds “I Have a Dream” speech, was is an adult standing up of years ago, “While you are not and speaking out when commanded to finish the task, a rabbi who said, “Silence is they see something that is neither are you free to desist complicity.” racist, or anti-Semitic, or from it.” Which means that in All of these things are im- Islamophobic or xenopho- my lifetime I might not see the portant touch points for Ameri- bic. Children need to see end of anti-Semitism. I might not what that looks like. Adults can Jews to acknowledge and see the end of racism. But just say, “Look, we’ve been a part need to stop racist com- because the task is large, just ments or to point out rac- because I might not ever see a of this struggle for a long time.” ist articles and clarify the society completely free of hate in But now it’s time to find a new bias of the article. Adults generation of leaders. Let’s not can also talk to children my lifetime, that doesn’t mean I about how to talk about it. don’t work for it every day. That just look to our past, let’s look to Depending on the child and doesn’t mean I get off the hook our present and our future. the family, reading together and say, “Well, it’s too big of a job, and what can I do?” Every Arnita: Thank you so much, Lind- and learning together is al- sey. I really appreciate you shar- ways a good option. Really person, whether the task is going being intentional about the to be completed or not in your ing your views. conversations you bring into a lifetime, must try to work it out. part of my job -- in addition to I’m very grateful of what Lindsey: Thank you for contact- family conversation, into a family ing me. I’m excited to see the taking interviews, in addition to gathering, this is not easy stuff. Judaism teaches me to do. 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PublishedThe June 12,Racial 2020 by Jenna Ross Wealth Gap in America: Asset Types Held by Race The Racial Wealth Gap People of color have faced economic inequality for generations, and the recent wave of Black Lives Matter protests has renewed discus- sions on these disparities. Compared to White families, other races have lower levels of income and net worth. They are also less likely to hold assets of any type. In fact, 19% of Black families have zero or negative net worth, while only 9% of White households have no wealth. Today’s chart uses data from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s triennial Survey of Consumer Finances to highlight the racial wealth gap, and the proportion of households that own different kinds of assets by racial group. Asset Types Held By Race

The financial profile between racial groups varies widely. Below is the Difference from White percentage of U.S. families with each type of asset, according to the households most recent survey from 2016.

White Black Hispanic Average net housing wealth home value less debts-sits at $216K for White families, Primary Residence 73% 45% 46% compared to $94K for Black families. Vehicle 90% 73% 80% Retirement Accounts 60% 34% 30% Family-owned Business Equity 15% 7% 6% Publicly-traded Stocks 61% 31% 28%

Vehicles are the most common asset across all racial groups, followed by a primary residence. Vehicles are the most common asset type However, the level of equity — or home value less debts — across all races. families have in their houses differs by race. White families have equity of $215,800, whereas Black and Hispanic households have net housing wealth of $94,400 and $129,800 respectively. In addition, White households are more likely to hold financial assets such as retirement accounts, family businesses, and stocks. These assets are instrumental in building wealth, and are prominent in the wealth composition of America’s richest families. With fewer people of color holding these assets, they miss out on higher average returns than low-risk assets, as well as the power of compound interest. These portfolio differences are striking, but they are not the most important contributing factor in the racial wealth gap. Demographic and Economic Variations Private business ownership White households are also more likely to have demographic charac- is most common in White and teristics that are associated with wealth. According to the U.S. Federal Other households. Reserve, they are: • Older, with more than half of households age 55 and up

• More highly educated, with 51% having some type of degree White families are twice as likely to hold stocks, com- • Less likely to have a single parent pared to Black and Hispanic households. • More likely to have received an inheritance For example, 39% of White heads of households have a bachelor’s † The Other Race classification includes respondents self-identifying as Asian, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Other Race, and all respondents reporting more than one racial identification. degree or higher, compared to 23% and 17% for Black and Hispanic ‡ Include both direct holdings and indirect holdings (those in pooled investment funds, retirement accounts, and other managed assets). household heads, respectively. However, education doesn’t fully explain the wealth inequities.

Enormous wealth disparities exist between families with the same education level. Even in cases where Black and Hispanic household heads have obtained a bachelor’s degree, their families’ median wealth of $68,000 and $78,000 respectively is still lower than the $98,000 median wealth for White families where the head has no bachelor’s degree. After accounting for demographic factors, researchers still found there were con- siderable inequities. What, then, could be primarily responsible for the racial wealth gap? The Income Gap While previous research found that the wealth gap is “too big” to be explained by a difference in income, a recent study from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland offers a new perspective. Focusing on White and Black U.S. households only, researchers analyzed the dynamics of wealth accumulation over time, as opposed to previous studies that consid- ered short time periods. They found that income inequality was the primary contributor to the racial wealth gap. According to the model, if Black and White households had earned the same labor income from 1962 onwards, the Black-to-White wealth ratio would have reached 0.9 by 2007, almost equal. Moving forward, the study concludes that policy changes will likely have a positive impact if they address issues contributing to income gaps. This includes reducing racial discrimination in the labor market, and creating programs, such as mentorships, that improve environments for specific racial subgroups. 14 June 2020 Chief Trag’s Corner Fire Chief Chris Tragesser’s Guide for Pike Safety AnnaKay Nicholson While this Fourth of July Heat Safety: This announcement was a Mother’s request might seem a little different The Fourth of July usually brings sun and heat. than most years, the Pike Look over these important tips while outside: Township Fire Department • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water is still here to keep you safe. We understand people may • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored Fire Chief clothing. Avoid dark colors because they ab- Chris Tragesser be hosting their own celebration since many public sorb the sun’s rays and make you feel hotter fireworks displays and gatherings have been • Wear sunscreen and make sure to reapply cancelled. There are several safety tips to keep often in mind to ensure that you have a safe holiday • If animals are outside, check on them and while having fun. make sure they have water and shade The Fourth of July is one of the busiest Follow these simple tips for a safe Fourth of days of the year for the PTFD. In 2017 the Indi- July, and your family will have a safe and memo- ana State Department of Health (ISDH) reported rable holiday! July 4th Celebration a few years ago 304 firework-related injuries occurred among 238 individuals. Fifty-one individuals experienced multiple types of injuries. Burns were the most commonly reported injury. The most common burns were to the hands, fingers or arms PIKE TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT (43.4%); however, burns to the leg, foot or toes (17.4%), face, ear or head (15.3%), eyes (11.7%), trunk (9.0%), and other (3.3%) also occurred. In 2017, more than one-third of all reported fireworks related injuries involved individuals 18 years of age or younger. The youngest injured person was one-year-old.

An entire house here in Pike Township became a complete loss due to a fire caused by fireworks. This firework was un-noticed and was lit off by another individual in an adjacent neighborhood. Follow these tips to keep yourself and Pike Township safe this Fourth of July.

Firework Safety: • If you plan on lighting your own fireworks this year, always make sure you light them on the ground and in an open area • Have a hose turned ON and a fire extinguish- er nearby ARE YOU LOOKING • Never light more than one firework at a time. Never attempt to re-light or fix a “dud” FOR AN EXCITING AND firework. • Don’t point sparklers or fireworks at yourself or others, especially while they’re being lit. CHALLENGING CAREER? • Always supervise children around fireworks and sparklers

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recovered.

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highest number of daily cases out of any country. On May 28 the the 28 May On country. any of out cases daily of number highest

decisions to state and local levels, the country is now averaging the the averaging now is country the levels, local and state to decisions

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5,500 6,743 81.57% -93% Finland

10,180 11,512 88.43% -93% Denmark

6,460 9,140 70.68% -29% Czechia

6,665 25,366 26.28% -73% Colombia

36,150 86,943 41.58% -110% Chile

46,831 88,512 52.91% -67% Canada

193,181 438,812 44.02% -48% Brazil

15,572 57,849 26.92% -105% Belgium

15,286 16,628 91.93% -100% Austria

6,580 7,150 92.03% -41% Australia

4,617 14,702 31.40% -56% Argentina

Total Recovered Total Cases Total Rate Recovery Rate Mobility Country

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activity this signifies. In most cases, mobility rate also also rate mobility cases, most In signifies. this activity

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recovery rate: recovery

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baseline. baseline. From Google’s COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports) Mobility Community COVID-19 Google’s From (

it seems that the situation is slowly taking a turn for the better. the for turn a taking slowly is situation the that seems it activity around residences, measured as a percentage deviation from the the from deviation percentage a as measured residences, around activity

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