Our Times Launches “Listening Tour”

We want to hear from the community!

Our Times Newspaper believes that good reporting starts with listening. Listening makes space for voices that are too often left out, builds trust, and helps us see what matters most to the people we serve.

That’s why we’re launching Our Times Listens, a listening tour in Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro, and Madisonville. The goal is simple: hear directly from residents, businesses, nonprofits, educators, and funders about the issues shaping their communities.

We’ll be asking:

  • What are the most important issues affecting your community?
  • What’s not being covered enough?
  • Where do you get information now?
  • What would be a meaningful outcome for the community?
  • How can we improve?

These are quick, 20–30-minute conversations — informal and focused on listening.

Community members can take part in two ways:

  1. Fill out the survey: https://forms.gle/Miwiq4oNib2jyjb29 
  2. Contact Our Times directly: Email ourtimesnews@memorialcdc.org

 or call 812-401-1881 to schedule a conversation.

Your input will guide how Our Times shapes future reporting, strengthens citizen journalism, and ensures our coverage reflects the voices of our region.

Author

Rasheedah Ajibade is the Editor-in-Chief of Our Times Newspaper, where she sets the editorial vision and voice of the publication, oversees newsroom operations, and leads content strategy focused on informing, empowering, and uplifting the community. She brings a strong background in community development and public service, with experience in organizational leadership and program management.

Rasheedah holds a Master of Science in Public Service Administration from the University of Evansville and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) through the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) and periodically writes a financial column for Our Times, helping readers strengthen financial literacy and build long-term financial stability.