Voices of South East: First-time homeowners contribute to community growth and wealth building
Amidst the threat of gentrification, homeowners who have roots in South East are poised to support authentic, inclusive growth in the area.
On The Ground
Voices of South East: English Language Learner teachers fill gaps in student and family support
When the pandemic forced Fort Wayne schools to move to virtual learning models, students, families, and teachers alike had to get creative and collaborate to support young English Language Learners.
Voices of South East: Open Walls elevate artists to promote social mobility and inclusive growth
Francisco “Paco” Reyes shares the vision behind Elevation, a rotating mural showcase, highlighting and uplifting local artists.
Voices of South East: Fort Wayne’s first Gospel radio station seeks to uplift the Black community
"We want to be the mouthpiece to talk about good things happening in our city, in the South East, and the Black community. We also want to talk about social issues and be a voice for those. On other stations, you may have to say things in a certain way. But this is something that is by us, for us."
Who is working to foster and retain BIPOC talent in Fort Wayne?
Meet two young organizations fighting brain drain among their peers and developing support systems.
Voices of South East: Yoga classes bring self-love, healing from trauma to South East neighborhoods
"This is a community where a lot of people know each other, but everybody’s been traumatized, so when you come to yoga, you can get on your mat and work through that."
Voices of South East: Longtime residents weigh in on the community’s assets and future developments
Community leaders weigh in on assets in the 46803 and 46806 zip codes and their hopes for the area's future.
Meet Voices of South East Project Editor: Angelica Robinson
From August-September 2021, Input Fort Wayne is launching a new weekly series of stories called Voices of South East. To get started, we'd like to introduce you to our Project Editor, Angelica Robinson.
#PlacesofNEI: YLNI Farmers Market, open and ready to explore
"Bring a friend, and enjoy this open-air outdoor market filled with vibrancy and smiles."
Seasoned innovation: How a Fort Wayne BBQ master pivoted during the pandemic
Lacy Curry of Big Lacy’s BBQ & Catering, LLC, shares how he adapted to marketing his signature seasoning.
